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Arlanxeo brings new Therban HNBR plant online in China

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ARLANXEO inaugurated its new Therban® hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (“HNBR”) plant in Changzhou, China. The new plant supports expanding ARLANXEO’s HNBR production footprint and its ability to deliver reliable, high-quality elastomer solutions to customers across China and the Asia-Pacific region, while helping meet the growing demand for advanced rubber materials in strategic sectors, such as new energy, new mobility, and other industrial applications.

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Endurica names Joe Doherty director of sales and customer success

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Joe Doherty joins Endurica as Director of Sales and Customer Success. Joe brings more than 20 years of software, business solutions, services, and technology sales to the Endurica team. He has been responsible for global growth of Fortune 500 customers, taking on a trusted advisor role for many enroute to earning multiple sales awards. Most recently, Joe was a Senior Client Executive with Dassault Systemes, moving through their ranks in progressively expanding roles after their acquisition of MatrixOne in 2006

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Dunlop Tires promotes Sam Williams to director of sales

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Dunlop Tires North America (DTNA), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., announced the promotion of Sam Williams to Director of Sales for Passenger Car and Light Truck tires.

Williams has over 30 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, including sales, store management, multi-unit management, business development, marketing, operations, buying, merchandising, strategic planning, and vendor relations

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Fornnax appoints new sales partner for Europe

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FORNNAX TECHNOLOGY announce its newest sales partnership in Germany as part of its strategic expansion into Central Europe. The company has entered into a collaborative agreement with Mr. Dieter Jerschl, an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the shredding and recycling sector, having worked with prominent companies like BHS, Eldan, Vecoplan, and more, to represent and promote FORNNAX’s solutions in the region.

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Global rubber consumption down in Q3 2025

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The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) has released its Rubber Statistical Bulletin for the third quarter of 2025, outlining recent developments in global rubber production and consumption.

Global rubber consumption declined by 2.1% in Q3 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, however, global consumption remained 0.6% higher, reflecting stronger demand earlier in the year.

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KraussMaffei Extrusion’s Dr. Gerard Nijman honored with Fernley H. Banbury Award

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One of the rubber industry’s highest international honors 2026 goes to Dr. Gerard Nijman: The expert in tire and rubber extrusion solutions at KraussMaffei Extrusion will be honored with the Fernley H. Banbury Award by the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The ACS recognizes outstanding scientific and technological achievements each year with its Science & Technology Awards. The official award ceremony will take place in September 2026 during the Global Polymer Summit in Louisville (KY) USA.

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Yokohama Tire continues partnership with B.A.S.S.

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The tiremaker announced it has returned to sponsor multiple Bassmaster events for the third consecutive year, including:
Presenting Sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic Weigh-in Presented by Yokohama Tire, Knoxville, Tennessee, Mar. 12-15; Presenting Sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic Celebrity Pro-Am presented by Yokohama, Knoxville, Tennessee, Mar. 12; Title Sponsor of the Elite Series Tournament at Santee Cooper, Santee Cooper Lakes, Clarendon County, South Carolina, May 14–17

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