Author: RubberWorld

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is showcasing its automotive battery life cycle solutions – including three new innovations – at the 2024 Battery Show. The show will be held at Huntington Place in Detroit from Oct. 7 to 10. At its booth (5208), the company will demonstrate its innovative solutions aimed at addressing several crucial areas in the lifecycle of a battery, including cell manufacturing, module and battery systems development, and battery system vehicle integration. During the show, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies will introduce three unique new products in its battery product family – advanced thermal barriers, prismatic battery cell caps, and prismatic envelopes.

The Company’s net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $918 million, up 1.9% versus the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Organic revenue increased slightly year-on-year, with pricing adjustments reducing organic revenue by 2.6% and volume increasing organic revenue by 3.0%. Foreign currency translation reduced net revenue by 1.5% and acquisitions increased net revenue by 3.0%.

Greene Tweed announced the appointment of Adam Phan as the company’s new General Manager of Sealing Systems.

Phan brings more than two decades of extensive cross-functional leadership and industry experience in aerospace and defense to his new position. As General Manager, he will guide the Sealing Systems business and product management strategies, technology development, and operational footprint to deliver high-performance sealing solutions for the industry’s most demanding environments and critical applications.

Researchers from Texas Tech University’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources have joined with three other institutions as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC).

The NSF ERC for Transformation of American Rubber through Domestic Innovation for Supply Security (TARDISS), led by Ohio State University, has been granted $26 million in federal funding. The aim of TARDISS is to bridge engineering, biology and agricultural fields to revolutionize and explore alternative natural rubber production from domestically grown crops.

The new expansion accompanies added capabilities relating to automated manufacturing and inspection to increase efficiencies associated with silicone molding operations. The Class 7 clean room houses silicone molding presses up to 130 tons, automated inspection cells, and areas for secondary processing. These increased capabilities are ideal for supporting higher volume projects where components may range from 500,000 to tens of millions annually.

Minister Manik Saha announced plans for a new rubber park in Santirbazar, South Tripura District, during the Tripura Rubber Conclave-2024 held in Agartala. The two-day event highlighted the state’s growing importance in rubber production and its potential for industrial development.

Saha emphasized Tripura’s position as the second-largest rubber producer in India, accounting for 9% of the country’s total output. He noted the state’s rubber is internationally recognized for its quality, creating opportunities for various industries.

The new park will complement the existing facility in Bodhjungnagar, further expanding Tripura’s rubber processing capabilities. Saha also pointed out the state’s success in manufacturing high-quality rubber wood furniture, which is gaining popularity locally and in export markets.

Dow has announced the launch of DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion for durable water repellent (DWR) finishing, the latest addition to the Dow Ecolibrium™ Brand portfolio.

An 81-percent bio-based silicone-organic hybrid formulation honored with both the R&D 100 Award and the SEAL Sustainable Product Award, DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion is designed to match the water repellency performance of fluoro-containing emulsions, making it an excellent choice for high-performance outerwear fabrics, including athleticwear, outdoor garments and equipment, personal protective equipment, and footwear.

The Indian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (IRGMA) has petitioned to the Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Mr. Bhupender Yadav to take action against Mun Health Product (India) Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Hartalega, a publicly listed company in Malaysia, for importing banned chlorinated gloves into the country through various ports.

In their strongly worded letter, the association requested the Union Government to prevent Hartalega, one of the largest manufacturers of rubber gloves, from dumping chlorinated gloves in the country through its subsidiaries. “At the port of entry, they mislabel chlorinated gloves as permissible imports, which are then sold to hospitals as medical gloves,” said IRGMA.

TechnoBiz and China United Rubber Corporation (CURC) are jointly organizing the 6th Edition of GRTE 2025 (Global Rubber, Latex & Tyre Expo) from March 12-14, 2025, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC) in Bangkok, Thailand. GRTE is known as the Gateway to Global Markets and Knowledge Hub for the Rubber, Latex, and Tyre Industries. Bangkok, being one of the most connected cities globally, is expected to attract over 300 exhibitors and 8,000 trade professionals from around the world. GRTE offers unique value to all participants.

anyseals, Inc. has announced the promotion of Austin Walker to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective immediately. In this role, he will focus on enhancing and further developing the company’s sales organization and manage all marketing efforts for anyseals Americas. Walker will continue to report directly to Chief Executive Officer Scott Rassett.