Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has earned the 2026 Emerson Sustainability Award. A global industrial automation leader, Emerson grants this prestigious recognition to suppliers and partners that ‘integrate environmental responsibility into their strategic business practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote transparency and collaboration with customers and stakeholders.’
Read MoreThis symposium highlights emerging technologies that enable improved environmental performance while maintaining or enhancing the mechanical, processing, and durability requirements of demanding rubber applications. Presentations explore sustainable fillers, bio-based processing aids, nanomaterials, recyclable elastomer architectures, life cycle assessment methodologies, and evolving industry standards. Together, these sessions provide attendees with a roadmap for developing high-performance rubber compounds that align with future sustainability and regulatory expectations.
Read MoreBridgestone unveiled its latest semi-slick track tire, the Bridgestone Potenza Race R. The tire debuted at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering 2026 alongside the new 2026 Lamborghini Revuelto SV (Super Veloce) as a bespoke variant of the track tire for the new SV supercar.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that Yokohama Europe GmbH (YEU), the Yokohama Rubber Group’s European regional headquarters company, has entered into a multi-year Official Partnership agreement with Juventus Football Club, a prestigious club competing in Italy’s top professional football league, Serie A.
Read MoreSpecialty Silicone Products (SSP) has reduced its lead times for electrically conductive silicone extrusions to just 3 to 4 weeks. That’s significantly shorter than the lead times offered by some competitors, which can extend beyond 12 weeks. SSP extrudes cords, tubes, D-shapes and other profiles from the elastomers it makes and can also fabricate EMI O-rings from these materials.
Read MoreMagna Tyres Group has appointed Arnold van Woerkum as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment strengthens the company’s leadership team as Magna Tyres prepares for further international growth and future acquisitions.
Read MoreSHIBAURA MACHINE LWB is inviting rubber and plastic processors, as well as injection molders, to the SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB | Next-Level Molding Days on October 28 and 29, 2026, at its European Competence Center in Altdorf near Landshut. Under the theme “Turning Technology into Productivity,” the company will demonstrate how modern injection molding production will become more economical, energy-efficient, and future-proof. The event will focus on the world premiere of the LWB MultiStation automated production cell, which is set to revolutionize rubber manufacturing.
Read MoreApollo Tyres has launched a new truck-bus radial (TBR) tire, Endutrax MD HD, for mixed-service applications, designed for rigid tippers operating across highways and challenging off-road terrains in India. Engineered for extreme durability, maximum uptime and heavy-load performance, the tire addresses the needs of fleet operators working in demanding environments.
Read MoreCreated by global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong sustainability practices. The indexes are used by market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.
Read MoreJoin SPE’s online workshop, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): From Fundamental Insights to Contemporary Technologies, September 23–25, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET, for a practical exploration of the science and engineering principles that drive TPE performance—from molecular design to emerging applications.
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