Author: RubberWorld

Paul Hodges, a global expert on the chemicals industry with the World Economic Forum, will focus on two key challenges facing the chemical industry. Geopolitical issues are rising up the agenda and replacing economics as a key driver for decisions and companies are having to adjust to the end of the two key “dividends” – the “peace dividend” and the “demographic dividend” – that have underpinned global growth for the past 30 years. This presentation will be followed by a Rubber Division, ACS update including an introduction to our 2025 Secretary candidate

The Continental plant in Púchov, Slovakia, recently became the company’s first tire plant also producing truck tires to receive the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification. This globally recognized certification confirms the transparency of the traceability of the raw materials used in the production process. Certification of the raw materials enables Continental to ensure the end-to-end traceability of the materials from sustainable sources

Dow announced at the German Rubber Conference (DKT) 2024 the launch of NORDEL™ REN Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymers (EPDM), a bio-based version of Dow’s EPDM rubber material that goes into automotive, infrastructure, and consumer applications.

Petlas Tire Corporation has been awarded the prestigious National Accreditation Certificate by the Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK). This certification allows Petlas’s nationally accredited Tire Testing Laboratory to provide international compliance approval for aviation tires.

Bridgestone is contributing a variety of tires, services and performance products at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. As a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, Bridgestone is committed to helping support and enhance the experience for all athletes, staff, fans and visitors in Paris. The company’s contributions to Paris 2024 operations and activities are designed to showcase how we are creating social and customer value through safety, sustainability, inclusivity and innovation.

Rubber Conversion’s project Life Green Vulcan this month at the top of the LIFE Programme for the Environment and Climate Action, selected by the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security. Within this project and thanks to the innovative technology of Rubber Conversion, it was possible to demonstrate the use of recycled rubber for industrial applications with high technical content. Stellantis has industrialized spring pads containing 20% recycled rubber, while the company Bridgestone has industrialized a tread for a car tire (PCR) containing 10% recycled rubber by weight.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) has received an order for deliveries of 500 tons of recovered pyrolysis oil from a leading European oil player. The oil, which will be produced at Enviro’s facility in Åsensbruk, will be delivered during the fall of 2024.

Suzuki Motor Corporation counts on Continental’s original equipment expertise for its new Vitara S-Cross series. The Japanese car manufacturer relies worldwide on the energy-saving tires EcoContact 6 in size 17 inch. In addition to short braking distances, the premium tire offers reliable grip on dry and wet roads as well as very good cornering stability even at high speeds.

General Silicones Co., Ltd. (GS) announces an innovative application of its Compo-SiL® decorative film in the production of membrane keypads. GS introduces enhanced design flexibility, improved durability, and superior hygiene into keypad manufacturing by integrating this sophisticated silicone film with in-mold decoration processes. Demonstrating the practicality and effectiveness of Compo-SiL® silicone technology, GS has developed reference prototypes to aid manufacturers and brands in evaluating the benefits silicone surfaces can bring to their keypad product lines.