Author: RubberWorld

Guill Tool has announced its 10-day program. This program applies to eligible tips and dies that will be shipped within 10 business days of receiving the purchase order from the customer.

Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, has recognized 23 companies and national associations for their exceptional contributions to advancing the ambitions of the Antwerp Declaration through the 2024 European Responsible Care Awards. Arkema emerged as the winner in the “Time for Change – Circularity and Climate Neutrality” category with its Optim’O program and received a commendation for reducing the carbon footprint of its bio-based Polyamide 11 materials.

The Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers announces the newly updated IP-2 Hose Handbook.
ARPM members can access the updated IP-2 Hose Handbook and other publications at no cost with their membership. Non-members can find this publication along with other industry standards at arpminc.com/publications

KRAIBURG TPE production site in Malaysia has recently obtained the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification for selected thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions. This milestone caters to various industries including personal care, household appliances, wearables, and consumer electronics.

In response to the growing demand for more sustainable solutions in the plastics industry, KRAIBURG TPE has taken proactive steps to provide customers with alternatives. The GRS certification ensures that these alternatives meet stringent social and environmental criteria throughout the production process, including the use of GRS-certified raw materials and seamless traceability in the supply chain.

Currently, Evonik manages its chemicals businesses in the growth divisions Specialty Additives, Nutrition & Care, and Smart Materials. Under the new structure, which will take effect on April 1, 2025, the Group will organize its business lines in two new segments: Custom Solutions and Advanced Technologies. This will allow for clearer strategic focus and resource allocation. It will also enable more differentiated management of the businesses according to their respective business models. The segments currently have annual sales of around €6 billion each.

Continental has been developing and producing winter tires for 90 years. Named the “Gelände,” its first product specifically for the cold season was introduced in 1934. Decades of experience in this field have since paid off: the tread patterns and rubber compounds of today’s winter tires from Continental are perfectly suited to these conditions. Ensuring more grip and shorter braking distances on snow, ice and in the rain. This is evident even at low driving speeds on a full layer of snow. At 40 km/h, a car with winter tires comes to a stop around six vehicle lengths earlier than a car with summer tires. To ensure that each new generation of winter tires meets the highest safety standards, Continental tests its products extensively on test tracks around the world

Rishi Raj Singh becomes Head of OEM Asia Pacific, while Aniruddha Pandit becomes Head of OEM Africa & Middle East, two key figures who will drive BKT’s growth strategy across the two continents. These two new appointments are aimed at consolidating existing relationships with major manufacturers, plus at opening new business opportunities in new markets by leveraging a strategic and ambitious plan. The focus will lie on building long-term relationships with major commercial players, based on an open and transparent dialogue.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, the global market leader for sealing solutions, is making significant strides in enhancing the safety of modern lithium-ion batteries, thereby advancing the future of electromobility. On Tuesday, this commitment was honored with a renowned industry award. Dr. Ruth Bieringer, Vice President Material Technology at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, received the Meyer-Galow Prize for Industrial Chemistry 2024 for two innovations – the development of high-temperature-resistant plastics and leading-edge flame protection barriers.
Bieringer, who has a doctorate in chemistry and oversees material development at the technology company, accepted the €10,000 award on December 10, 2024. Representatives of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, the German Chemical Society (GDCh), the society’s founder Professor Dr. Erhard Meyer-Galow and others paid tribute to Dr. Bieringer’s creativity and innovative talent.