Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced it will implement a price increase of up to 10 percent on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective May 1. According to YTC COO Stan Chandgie, the increase is in response to the “unparalleled rise in costs associated with materials and finished goods.”
Read MoreThe Supervisory Board of Continental AG appointed Roland Welzbacher to the Executive Board effective August 1, 2025. Welzbacher will succeed Olaf Schick, who requested the early termination of his contract in December 2024. The Supervisory Board of Continental AG agreed to this at its meeting on December 18, 2024. Following a joint transition period, Welzbacher will take over the role of CFO from Schick on October 1, 2025. The exact allocation and structure of Olaf Schick’s Executive Board functions (Finance as well as Integrity and Law) will be announced at a later date. Welzbacher will continue to manage the Finance and Controlling function in the Tires group sector at the same time, which he has headed since 2023. After the ContiTech group sector becomes independent as planned, Welzbacher will continue his Executive Board role at Continental AG, which will then be focused on tires.
Read MoreA study conducted by the Centre de RMN à très haut champs at Lyon (CNRS) researchers describes a new method of recycling silicone waste (caulk, sealants, gels, adhesives, cosmetics, etc.). It has the potential to significantly reduce the sector’s environmental impacts. This is the first universal recycling process that brings any type of used silicone material back to an earlier state in its life cycle where each molecule has only one silicon atom. And there is no need for the raw materials currently used to design new silicones. Moreover, since it is chemical and not mechanical recycling, the reuse of the material can be carried out infinitely.
Read MoreAMAP invites you to submit an abstract for the 2025 AMAP Annual Conference & Workshop, to be held October 14-16, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. Submissions are due Wednesday, April 30.
Read MoreThe Roofing Chemicals Market is projected to reach USD 117.60 million by 2032, driven by a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% during the forecast period according to Future Market Insights. This significant growth is attributed to increasing construction activities, rising demand for durable and weather-resistant roofing solutions, and heightened focus on energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings. Advancements in chemical formulations that enhance the longevity and performance of roofing materials are also playing a pivotal role in market expansion.
Read MoreVirdis Chemicals Ltd has been appointed as sole UK Distributor for the Intercure® range of elastomer crosslinking agents manufactured by the Milan based Interbusiness Group. This is another significant step in Virdis’ growth and aligns with the company’s position as a supplier of high-quality products.
Virdis will add the Intercure® range to its comprehensive package of products for rubber and elastomer compounders, with a specific focus on fluoroelastomers (FKM), polyacrilic (ACM), ethylene-acrylic (AEM) and epichlorohydrin (ECO) elastomers.
Read MoreDow Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showcasing a strong performance driven by robust demand across key markets and the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. The company reported net sales of $12.3 billion, reflecting a 5% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was primarily fueled by higher volumes and favorable pricing in the Packaging & Specialty Plastics and Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segments.
Read MoreThe International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, Inc. (IISRP) elected Mr. Douglas Wilson as its President-International for the year 2025 – 2026 at the association’s 65th Annual General Meeting on April 9. In his new role, he replaces Mr. Zhuang Yi of Sinopec, who became the Institute’s Past-President International. Douglas Wilson is currently the General Manager of the Americas business for LCY Elastomers LP, with P&L responsibility for all aspects of LCY’s Styrenic Block Copolymer business in North and South America, including the Baytown SBS manufacturing operation.
Read MoreHutchinson’s solution involved the creation of two new materials: revea® TPE 428, which contains 37% biobased, biosourced, or recycled ingredients, and revea® TPE 426, which contains 29% biobased, biosourced, or recycled ingredients. These materials deliver the desired properties for various window seals, offering substantial CO2 savings—25% reduction with revea® TPE 428 and 16% with revea® TPE 426 compared to traditional materials.
Read MoreThe medical injection molding market value is expected to reach US$ 10.80 billion by 2031 from US$ 7.52 billion in 2024; the market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5.3% during 2025–2031. The medical injection molding market growth is attributed to the surging government funding for medical injection molding and increasing prevalence of newborn disorders. Moreover, the rising burden of congenital diseases is likely to fuel the market expansion in the coming years.
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