For the fourth quarter, Chemours reported net sales of $1.3 billion, slightly down compared to the corresponding prior-year quarter, with results shaped by a strong TSS performance offset by softer demand and lower cost absorption in TT and APM as the company prioritized cash generation
Read MoreFollowing the retirement of long-standing Managing Director Colin Tirel, Steve Thomson took over the management of the British Arburg subsidiary in Warwick with effect from 1 December 2025. The highly experienced professional was Sales Manager for Arburg Ltd. since September 2024 and is committed to serving customers in the important markets of Great Britain and Ireland as Managing Director.
Read MoreToyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is set to deploy seven humanoid robots from Agility Robotics at its Woodstock assembly plant this spring, marking one of the first commercial uses of bipedal robots in a major automotive production facility.
The robots, known as Digit, are scheduled to begin work in early April. They will be assigned the repetitive yet essential task of loading and unloading totes of automotive parts from automated warehouse tuggers, effectively bridging gaps in material flow between automated systems and the assembly line for Toyota’s bestselling RAV4 SUVs.
Read MoreIn the February issue of Rubber World we cover Carbon Black, Silica and Reinforcing Materials.
Read MoreOne current goal of the tire industry is to replace all oil derived materials with sustainable products derived from renewable biomass sources. Silica can be directly obtained from eco-friendly sustainable materials of bio-origin, including rice husk (hull) and rice straw (dried leaf), cornflower, sorghum (grass flowers) and bagasse (sugar cane)
Read MoreSustainability is no longer a new concept; it has become a global priority. While quality was the focus of the 1980s, globalization defined the 1990s, and the internet revolutionized the 2000s. The 2010s and after have been dominated by the idea of sustainability. Human survival depends on integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of life. The world is already witnessing alarming environmental changes: rising greenhouse gas emissions, depletion of non-renewable resources and widespread deforestation.
Read MoreThis article will explore the integration of UPM BioMotion RFF into various polymer applications, highlighting their potential to improve environmental
Read MoreRegulatory requirements targeted at polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content in consumer rubber goods are becoming increasingly common. Developments in the formulations and raw materials used can help minimize the PAH content as needed to meet these requirements. Testing was completed comparing thermal carbon black Thermax N990 to Cancarb’s FDA approved, low PAH Thermax N990CG in a wide range of rubber compounds.
Read MoreBangkok, Thailand – In this edition of Rubber Review Magazine, we are privileged to feature an exclusive Cover Story interview
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced two major milestones reflecting the company’s strong performance and confidence in its future growth strategy: record-high financial results for fiscal year 2025 and upward revisions to its financial targets for the final year of its three-year medium-term management plan, Yokohama Transformation 2026 (YX2026).
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