Author: RubberWorld

The Spring Technical Meeting is only one week away but it’s not too late to register! The meeting will be held at the Cleveland Marriott East – 26300 Harvard Road, in Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44122​​​​ from April 14 -16, 2026.

The China Rubber Industry Association held the 2026 China Rubber Annual Conference in Qingdao. During the conference, the Enlarged Meeting of the Rubber Machinery and Molds Branch of the China Rubber Industry Association was convened on March 24. Attendees included Zhu Hong, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Rubber Industry Association; Jiang Xin, Secretary-General of the Rubber Machinery and Molds Branch; and Guan Bingzheng, Branch Chairman, as well as Chairman and President of MESNAC.

John Christiano, chief technologist for extrusion at Davis-Standard, has received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Extrusion Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers.

Christiano accepted the award March 11 in Pittsburgh during the SPE annual meeting, the company announced April 2. The honor recognizes individuals for significant, lasting contributions to the development and advancement of the global extrusion industry

Struktol Company of America, LLC, highlights its TR 451, a processing additive specifically designed for use in highly loaded mineral filled polyolefins. Engineered as an optimized blend of special oleo chemicals, TR 451 helps compounders meet demanding performance and cost targets in high-filler systems by improving homogenization and processing efficiency.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that, together with its US sales subsidiary, Yokohama Aerospace America, Inc., it will participate in the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, to be held in Hamburg Messe in Germany over three days starting on April 14. The Aircraft Interiors Expo is a world-class trade show featuring aircraft interior products, related materials, and the latest innovative technologies. More than 450 companies from all over the world will exhibit at this event.

Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) announced that it will carry out brand advertising across 26 Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums in North America, including the United States and Canada, throughout the 2026 regular season, further strengthening the premium positioning of its global unified brand ‘Hankook’ in the local market.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) signed an Ambassador Alliance Agreement. This Ambassadorship reaffirms ACC’s commitment to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces.

Arclin announced that it has completed the acquisition of DuPont’s Aramids business, including the renowned Kevlar® and Nomex® brands, for approximately $1.8 billion. The transaction marks a transformational milestone for Arclin, significantly expanding its scale, capabilities, and presence across life-critical industries. Arclin is a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC, L.P.

Petlas Tire Corporation has expanded its off-the-road product range with the introduction of PtxMD51, a new L-5 type tire developed for underground mining loaders and trucks operating in severe service conditions.