Author: RubberWorld

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has developed a sensing technology that remotely monitors the operation of conveyor belts and detects abnormalities in real time. The company plans to launch a comprehensive solutions service using the data captured by the proprietary sensing technology. This will allow operators to optimize the management of conveyor belt operations. Yokohama Rubber aims to begin this service by the end of 2027.

The German Rubber Industry Association (wdk) presented its economic policy demands for the 2025 federal election in Frankfurt am Main. The program entitled “INDUSTRY MATTERS – IT’S ALL ABOUT INDUSTRY” focuses on overcoming the location crisis. To this end, the wdk is calling for a consistent reduction in bureaucracy, globally competitive energy costs and an additional strengthening of the production location with a package of measures.
“The process of deindustrialization in Germany has already begun. In order to restore the international competitiveness of large and medium-sized production sites, the next federal government must vigorously address the long-known causes,” said association president Michael Klein.

The incoming Board members hold senior positions at two of USTMA’s 11 member companies, Bridgestone Americas and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

Elkem and Hafslund have entered into a long-term power agreement for the period 2028 to 2035. The annual contract volume is approximately 400 GWh, with delivery in the NO3 price area.
The new contract supports long-term operations at Elkem’s Thamshavn plant and enables investments at the production facility, which is located in Mid-Norway.

Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, Inc. (PCTNA) has announced a recall of over 541,000 winter tires due to insufficient snow traction. The recall affects more than 100 sizes of Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry tires, which were sold as replacement tires in the U.S. These tires, marked with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, passed European traction tests but failed to meet North American standards.

Today’s tires are high-tech products that combine safety, efficiency and comfort. Tires enable mobility. Yet, what may seem to be a matter of course today is in fact the result of over 150 years of intensive development. From the first pneumatic tires and the first tread patterns through to safe winter tires and energy-efficient, intelligent tires – at various milestones, Continental has redefined tire technology time and time again. The latest “Tire Technology” whitepaper outlines on 32 pages the key steps in tire development, from a simple rubber product to a central component of vehicle technology.

Clariant is expanding its Cangzhou production site for the manufacture of the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED. The new, second production line in the Hebei Province of China, will jointly be owned and operated by Clariant and its local partner Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd. A commencement ceremony for the site was today hosted by the leadership teams of the two companies.

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.