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Elkem unlocks new mechanical recycling pathway for silicone rubber

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Elkem ASA announces another silicone circularity breakthrough: the successful validation of a proof of concept for an innovative mechanical recycling process for High Consistency Rubbers (HCR).

The innovation enables the recycling of crosslinked HCR waste and the reintroduction of the recycled material into new formulations. With re-incorporation rates exceeding 50% and excellent mechanical properties of the resulting material, Elkem demonstrates how advanced material engineering can unlock scalable circular approaches for high-performance silicone elastomers that help reduce waste and carbon footprint, while meeting growing market demand for circular elastomer solutions.

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ContiTech launches production at new hydraulic hose plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico

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Continental’s group sector ContiTech has officially started production at its new hydraulics manufacturing facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The $90
million investment represents a major step in the company’s strategy to strengthen local supply chains, increase regional production capacity and bring innovative fluid power solutions closer to customers in the region.

The new 900,000 square feet site will manufacture high-performance hydraulic hoses for a wide range of industrial and mobile applications, including construction, agriculture, mining and energy sectors.

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