The Rubber Division has coordinated a series of valuable panel discussions to examine some industry hot topics in depth. These panels take place in the Expo Theaters during the International Elastomer Expo and are free for all attendees.
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Nokian Tyres and the Swedish biomaterials company Reselo AB have signed a development agreement to further develop their renewable material Reselo Rubber as a new raw material in tires. Reselo Rubber is a completely renewable material made from birch bark that comes from residues from the global pulp, paper and sawmill industry. The purpose of the now signed cooperation agreement is to develop the material further to adapt it for commercial tire production.
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Bridgestone introduces the Potenza Sport A, the company’s first mass-produced tire to incorporate 55% ISCC PLUS certified recycled and renewable materials. ISCC PLUS is a globally applicable certification standard which aims to increase the transparency and traceability of alternative feedstocks throughout the entire supply chain, from the point of origin to the final customer.
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By 2030, well over 100 million electric cars are expected to be on the roads worldwide. To make electromobility more efficient in the future, nearly all manufacturers are working to increase range and reduce charging times. High-performance batteries are one of the priorities in this development. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies assists manufacturers by providing innovative solutions that increase cell reliability – solutions that contribute to a longer cycle life, greater design flexibility and advances in cell design. With its cell caps and cell envelopes, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies now has two products ready for series production.
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The Lubrizol Corporation and SABIC have developed compatible material solutions well suited for various applications in the consumer electronics and mobility industries, among others. These solutions, which combine soft and rigid materials, can help customers advance their sustainability goals, enhance the protection of ever-thinner and more vulnerable applications, and streamline manufacturing through part consolidation.
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Bridgestone EMEA (Bridgestone), Grupo BB&G (BB&G) and Versalis (Eni) announced the signing of an agreement aimed at establishing a closed-loop ecosystem to transform end-of-life tires into new tires. The agreement will bring together the innovation, experience and technological skills of all three companies. The partnership aims to develop a model for the creation of a scalable and increasingly sustainable supply chain.
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The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) reports that in the first seven months of 2024, global natural rubber (NR) production saw a slight increase of 0.7%, reaching 7.1 million tons. In contrast, global NR demand grew at a faster rate of 1.2%, totaling 9.0 million tons. Despite the tight supply situation that pushed up rubber prices, market sentiment remained subdued due to several factors: the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, concerns about a potential recession in the U.S., and the weakening U.S. dollar, which has exerted downward pressure on both physical and futures market prices.
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Jeety Rubber Liberia Limited Corporation has purchased a 100% stake in Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC), taking over the ownership of the company from its previous owner, Socfinaf S.A.
Jeety Rubber LLC, a subsidiary of the Jeety Conglomerate based in Weala, Margibi County, buys and processes rubber into finished and semi-finished products, TSR 10, for shipment.
Interface, Inc. announced continued efforts to develop a circular economy with expanded capabilities at its recycling facility in Scherpenzeel, Netherlands.
The Scherpenzeel recycling plant will now use an innovative process to recycle post-consumer carpet tiles that cannot be reused, supporting Interface’s commitment to circularity. This will enable the used products to be immediately returned to the production cycle and used to make new carpet tiles for the European market.
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The global styrene butadiene rubber market will reach a valuation of USD 11.5 billion in 2024, attributed to factors such as automotive industry growth. The trend is set to create new opportunities for the market, leading to a projected CAGR of 5.5% between 2024 and 2034, and reaching a total valuation of approximately USD 19.7 billion by 2034 according to Future Market Insights.
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