Author: RubberWorld

Akron, OH – April is packed with learning opportunities across rubber science, processing and industry compliance. Whether you want to

Effective for all shipments on or after March 23, 2026, Flexsys announced it will increase regional prices for Insoluble Sulfur products. These increases are due to soaring raw material costs, energy costs, and freight costs, driven by the current conflict in Iran and the Middle East region and its increasing impacts.

Cimcorp announced that Don Heelis, Global Tire Sales Manager, has been named a 2026 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. The annual award list recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Heelis has appeared on the list five times over the past decade, highlighting his ongoing commitment to modernizing tire production and distribution operations through intelligent, future-ready automation.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed party regarding the potential licensing of Enviro’s proprietary technology for the establishment of one or several tire pyrolysis plants in North America.

Falken is kicking off the 2026 summer season with an impressive run of test successes. Three models – the ultra-high-performance Falken AZENIS FK520, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 all-round summer tire and the Falken e.ZIEX – have secured strong ratings in independent tests conducted by renowned specialist media and motoring clubs.

Birla Carbon Spain has secured a €2 million (US $2.3 million) grant from Society for Regional Development of Cantabria S.A. (SODERCAN), a public entity of the Government of Cantabria, to support its energy autonomy initiative at the Cantabria plant.
When completed, the project is expected to reduce CO2 emissions annually. In addition, it will reduce reliance on water from the Miera River for cooling purposes and decrease process water discharge. The investment will also help safeguard nearly 200 direct and indirect jobs associated with the facility.

MAP invites you to submit an abstract for the 2026 AMAP Annual Conference & Workshop, October 19-21, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. Submissions are due April 24, 2026.

This year’s conference will explore how advanced materials, polymer technologies, and performance-driven engineering are redefining the way we design, produce, and construct asphalt pavements and roofing systems.