Author: RubberWorld

Lummus Technology’s new white paper makes the scientific and commercial case for Zimpro® Electro-Oxidation – a proven system that permanently breaks the carbon-fluorine bond, mineralizing PFAS into harmless byproducts. Read the full paper here – Lummus Zimpro PFAS White Paper

The newly qualified materials expand Axtra Solutions™ into production-grade elastomer applications through collaborations with ecosystem partners Loctite and ForwardAM. These include Loctite® 3D IND475, Loctite® 3D Med414, and Ultracur3D® EL 4000, now qualified for use as part of the Axtra Solutions™ portfolio and ready for purchase in the states.

“In the first quarter, we delivered on our profit commitment and executed with discipline in a challenging operating environment,” said Celeste Mastin, president and chief executive officer. “We continued to expand margins by leveraging our global sourcing strength and maintaining a focused approach to cost and portfolio management.”

Rhine Europe Terminals (RET), a subsidiary of the Port Autonome de Strasbourg, is a central hub for French intermodal transport and European freight transport as a whole. Located in Strasbourg, France, the RET terminals connect and facilitate the movement of goods between the North Sea—via routes from cities such as Rotterdam and Antwerp—and the markets of southern Germany, France, and Switzerland. It is a critical infrastructure and a major European transport corridor that handles over half a million cargo operations annually, positioning itself as a key player in multimodal transport committed to actively contributing to more sustainable and responsible logistics.

TechnoBiz has announced the upcoming editions of Rubber Week 2026, its flagship global executive forum dedicated to rubber science, technology, and industry advancement. The events will be held in Vienna, Austria (9–12 June 2026) and Bengaluru, India (29–31 July 2026), bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and subject‑matter experts from around the world.

Myers Industries Inc. reported sharply higher earnings for the fourth quarter and improved profitability for the full year 2025, driven by cost reductions, operational improvements and margin expansion, according to a company press release.

Fourth-quarter net income rose to $11.3 million, or 30 cents per diluted share, compared with $4.3 million, or 11 cents per share, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share increased to 31 cents from 19 cents, while net sales were essentially flat at about $204 million.

Allentown, PA – WACKER will raise prices for all domestically produced dispersions and dispersible polymers powders in North America up

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. has obtained ISCC PLUS certification for its ACTCOL™ polyol products produced at the company’s Nagoya Works, the firm announced Wednesday. The certification, awarded in January, confirms that the materials qualify as sustainable under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification system.

WACKER has successfully completed the second expansion phase at its production site in Panagarh, India. In addition to silicone rubber, the site now also operates a production complex (left) for silicone emulsions.

The goods manufactured at the 15,000-square-meter complex fully comply with the good manufacturing practice (GMP) guidelines of the European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients EFfCI. “Our facilities in Panagarh are truly world-class and will produce top-quality, high-purity products which are in great demand, in particular in the cosmetics and personal care industries,” announced WACKER Executive Board member Christian Kirsten at the commissioning ceremony.