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Styrene butadiene rubber market forecast at $19.7 billion by 2034

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The styrene butadiene rubber market is projected to reach USD 19.7 billion by 2034, exhibiting a steady CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period according to Future Market Insights. This growth highlights strong demand across automotive, construction, and industrial applications, driven by the material’s durability, cost-effectiveness, and versatility. As industries continue to prioritize high-performance synthetic rubbers, the market is expected to maintain a consistent upward trajectory.

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University of Michigan researchers discover potential for electrical conductivity in silicone

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While studying different cross-linking structures in silicone, the research team stumbled upon the potential for electrical conductivity in a copolymer, which is a polymer chain containing two different types of repeating units—cage-structured and then linear silicones in this case.

The possibility for conductivity arises from the way electrons can move across Si—O—Si bonds with overlapping orbitals. Semiconductors have two main states: the ground state, which doesn’t conduct electricity, and a conducting state, which does. The conducting state, also known as an excited state, occurs when some electrons jump up to the next electron orbital, which is connected across the material like a metal.

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Middle East Rubber and Tyre Expo (MRTE 2025) opens in Sharjah

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The exhibition was officially inaugurated by H.E Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI and Expo Centre Sharjah. The opening was attended by H.E Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah; Sultan Shattaf, Commercial Director of Expo Centre Sharjah; and Peram Prasada Rao, CEO of TechnoBiz, along with representatives from participating companies.

Following the inauguration, the attendees toured the exhibition diverse pavilions, where they explored a wide range of high-quality tire products, polymer and rubber solutions, and state-of-the-art tire manufacturing technologies, equipment, and technical services.

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Wacker previews new products K 2025

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At a press conference hosted by Messe Düsseldorf, WACKER presented its first product highlights for K 2025, the 23rd International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber coming up in October. In Hall 6 at Booth A10 – covering an area of 360 square meters and sporting WACKER’s new booth design, the Group will be showcasing innovations in the areas of grid expansion, e-mobility, sensors and lifestyle applications.

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Black Donuts launches InTire Labs for sustainability in tire and rubber materials

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Black Donuts Inc. has announced the launch of InTire Labs, a new independent material research center located in Tampere, Finland. The facility, officially open on July 16, 2025, is designed to accelerate the development of sustainable tire and rubber materials. It will serve as a neutral and confidential platform for research and development, supporting tire manufacturers, rubber product producers, and raw material suppliers worldwide.

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Continental tire plant in Otrokovice receives ISCC PLUS sustainability certification

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The Continental tire plant in Otrokovice, Czech Republic, recently received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification. This globally recognized standard certifies that Continental meets specific documentation requirements relating to the use of renewable and recycled raw materials. It also confirms the completely transparent traceability of the raw materials used in the production process. Certification of the raw materials enables Continental to ensure the end-to-end traceability of materials from renewable and recycled sources.

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Nexen Tire’s N’Fera Supreme to be OEM on the Kia EV4

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NEXEN TIRE announced that its premium all-season tire N’FERA Supreme S has been selected as original equipment (OE) for The Kia EV4, Kia’s first electric sedan.

The N’FERA Supreme S was equipped on the EV4 to meet the unique performance demands of electric vehicles, including high torque, low noise, and precise handling. It was designed to provide a balanced driving experience across various conditions, delivering both ride comfort and braking stability for high-speed and everyday driving.

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