A method for producing a more sustainable carbon black (sCB) by producing it from a circular raw material instead of a finite raw material is presented. The method utilizes tire pyrolysis oil produced from end-of-life tires, said to be an attractive alternative feedstock source versus traditional petroleum products.
Read MorePerformance properties of a surface treated low hysteresis carbon black (Continext-LH) compound in a natural rubber tread formulation are compared with those of a conventional N234 low hysteresis version and show that the new material had significantly improved rolling resistance and directional improvement in damage resistance without negative effects or trade-offs in wet traction and wear resistance.
Read MoreFerro-Alloy Resources (FAR), a London, U.K. listed mining company with operations in Kazakhstan, recently announced plans to produce a new type of reinforcing filler as a carbon black substitute (CBS). When partially substituted for carbon black in a typical rubber formulation for passenger tire side-walls, there was no significant deterioration of performance in a battery of tests that were conducted, and there were several advantages. Moreover, there is a very significant reduction in CO2e emissions in the production of this material compared with the production of carbon black.
Read MorePatents as compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine for February. Polyolefin Elastomer in Multi-Packaging CarrierU.S. Patent: 12,031,018Issued: July
Read MoreU.S. Medical Glove Company is making history with the launch of the most advanced glove-making machine in the world. This state-of-the-art technology is revolutionizing self-reliance and reindustrializing American manufacturing, setting a new benchmark for efficiency, precision, and scalability.
Housed at their Harvard, IL facility, this groundbreaking machine represents a major leap forward in domestic production.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced its business and financial results for fiscal 2024 (January to December 2024). Sales revenue increased 11.1% over the previous year, to \1,094.7 billion, exceeding ¥1 trillion for the first time ever. In addition, the Company achieved record highs in all profit categories, with business profit rising to \134.4 billion, up 35.6% year on year; operating profit reaching \119.2 billion, up 18.7%; and profit attributable to owners of parent at \74.9 billion, up 11.4%. Business profit margin also rose to a record high of 12.3%.
Read MoreParker Hannifin Corporation announced that Joachim Guhe, President – Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Group, will retire after 32 years of dedicated service. Mr. Guhe will step down from his current role on June 30, 2025, but continue with the company until August 31, 2025, to ensure a successful leadership transition.
Read MorePirelli has launched the new Cinturato, a summer tire designed for premium cars – from sedans to CUVs – intended both as original equipment and for the replacement market. Thanks to Pirelli’s research and innovation as well as the extensive use of virtual design, the new generation of Cinturato stands as the current benchmark for safety and efficiency, in line with Pirelli’s ‘eco-safety’ strategy.
Read MoreNokian Tyres’ factory in Oradea, Romania has obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. With the certification, Nokian Tyres is able to utilize sustainable, ISCC PLUS certified raw materials in its tires.
Nokian Tyres will introduce the certified raw materials when new flagship products are launched. Using the certified materials supports the company in reaching one of its key sustainability goals, which is to increase the share of recycled or renewable raw materials in its tires to 50 percent by 2030.
Read MoreIn a significant strategic move, Toyo Tire Corporation has announced the partial transfer of equity interests in its Chinese subsidiary, Toyo Tire Zhangjiagang Co., Ltd. (TTZ), to Liaoning Hengdasheng Investment Co., Ltd. (LHI). This decision, disclosed on February 14, 2025, involves transferring 86% of Toyo Tire’s equity in TTZ, a tire manufacturing subsidiary based in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province. The transfer aims to enhance TTZ’s operational support and market presence in China and other Asian countries.
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