Smithers announces that Eric Pierce, Principal Engineer, Smithers Winter Test Center & Treadwell Research Park, will be speaking at the 43rd Annual Tire Society Conference in Akron, Ohio, on September 11-13. Smithers is also sponsoring the conference.
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Trelleborg Group has, through its Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, signed an agreement to acquire the US company Magee Plastics. The company manufactures and performs services on solutions made from high-performance thermoplastic and composite materials for the aerospace industry.
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orldwide revenue from the Cast Elastomers Market reached $1.45 billion in 2023 and is projected to increase at a CAGR of 5% to climb to US$ 2.49 billion by the end of 2034 according to FactMR.
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Bridgestone is now expanding those efforts by leveraging its rubber, materials, and design expertise to help enhance rubber components for certain adaptive sports equipment. The list of rubber-related pieces that will be used by select athletes in Paris includes gloves for multiple sports, hand rims for wheelchair racing, tires for wheelchair tennis, and more.
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BFGoodrich will make more than 100 sizes available over 24 months. The 13 replacement sizes released in May are now joined by 17 sizes in August, for a total of 30 sizes available. Five new sizes will come out in October. An additional 52 sizes arrive in 2025, followed by 19 more in 2026.
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Bellofram Elastomers has added custom flash cutting to the in-house services it offers to customers. It will create efficiencies by eliminating the need for customers to execute flash cutting themselves after taking delivery of Bellofram silicone sheets. The move is also expected to reduce waste for Bellofram Elastomers by 25%.
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Loc Performance (Loc) is exhibiting at the upcoming International Elastomer Conference, hosted by The Rubber Division, ACS. The International Elastomer Conference serves as the leading exhibition for top experts, customers, manufacturers, and suppliers to converge, further establishing new connections and the discovery of emerging advancements within the rubber industry. Join Loc in Pittsburgh, PA from September 10th to 12th at booth #1206.
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The growth of the green tire industry is driven by increasing environmental awareness, stringent government regulations on carbon emissions, and the rising demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. Consumers are increasingly opting for eco-friendly products, and green tires, made with sustainable materials and energy-efficient production methods, fit this demand. Advances in technology, such as the development of low rolling resistance tires, also contribute to the industry’s expansion, as they help reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Additionally, the growing popularity of electric vehicles, which require specialized tires, further boosts the market.
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Bridgestone has been chosen by Lamborghini as its exclusive tire partner for the all-new Lamborghini Temerario. Bridgestone, Lamborghini’s “Official Technical Partner,” has developed a full tire lineup to maximize the super sportscar’s performance. Designed to help answer drivers’ needs, the new tires combine to deliver top performance on and off the track, as well as in challenging winter conditions.
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AGC Chemicals Americas will feature Fluon+™ flexible AR melt processable compounds at the 2024 International Elastomer Conference, booth 421, September 10–12 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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