Author: RubberWorld

Teknor Apex announced a continued expansion of its relationship with Nexeo Plastics. Effective November 1, 2024, Nexeo Plastics expanded its material offerings from Teknor Apex across the EMEA region to include a wider range of advanced materials beyond thermoplastic elastomers like Monprene® TPE and Sarlink® TPV. This expansion strengthens Teknor Apex and Nexeo Plastics global partnership and Nexeo’s ability to provide customers highly engineered thermoplastic solutions to meet diverse industry needs, reinforcing its offering in the Electrical & Electronics, Mobility and Industrial end markets.

The portfolio now includes engineered materials based on polyamides, polypropylene, polyesters, TPU, and other specialty blends of PC, ABS, PBT, PA, and PP

H.B. Fuller Company announced that it will reorganize the building and construction segments of its portfolio to create a faster growing solutions business with a complementary customer base across the architectural and infrastructure markets. The reorganization includes the sale of the Flooring business as well as combining the company’s Insulated Glass, Woodworking, and Composite segments, currently part of Engineering Adhesives, with its Roofing and Building Envelope and Infrastructure (BE&I) segments to form a newly named Global Business Unit (GBU): Building Adhesive Solutions (BAS), effective with the start of H.B. Fuller’s 2025 fiscal year.

Bellofram Elastomers has announced expanded flash cutting capabilities that now include flat diaphragms in addition to silicone products. Flat diaphragms serve as sensing mechanisms in devices such as regulators, pumps, and other industrial instrumentation and control equipment. By sensing changes in pressure, these flat diaphragms enable the equipment to react and restore the original set pressure.

Motion Industries, Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of U.S.-based International Conveyor and Rubber (ICR). The transaction is expected to close at the end of December 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

ICR services commercial and industrial customers in the eastern United States. Headquartered in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, the company has seven locations, offering sales, installation, repair and maintenance of conveyor belts and related system products. They also provide engineering and design services for custom solutions.

The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, Inc. (IISRP) to honor Mr. Bowei Lee of LCY Group as the recipient of the prestigious IISRP General Award, and Professor Zhang Liqun of Xi’an Jiaotong University will be honored with the coveted Technical Award at its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The presentation of both awards will be formally made on April 8th, 2025, during the 65th IISRP Annual General Meeting in Dublin, Ireland.

Continental has released a new fuel-efficient, long haul drive tire for the United States Market.
The Conti HDL 3 EP combines high-structure carbon black and silica technology to deliver a well-balanced mix of rolling resistance and durability. With a polymer matrix-bound silica compound, it achieves up to 10 percent better rolling resistance compared to its predecessor and is SmartWay verified for Class 8 long haul tractor trailers, making it a top choice for fuel efficiency and performance.

At Plastec West in Anaheim, California/USA, taking place from 4 to 6 February 2025, Arburg will showcase exciting topics such as silicone injection molding, digitalization and automation. On stand 4229 in Hall B, the processing of solid silicone rubber (HCR) with continuous material feed by a Turnmix dosing system will be demonstrated live for the first time in the USA. The exhibit, an electric Allrounder 470 A, is automated with a linear robotic system Multilift Select 6.

Massive floods have hit five provinces in the Southern Thailand last week and have caused estimated damages worth 20 billion baht ($589 million USD), the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAT) said.