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Boston Industrial Solutions announced the launch of the new SAP-G70 Primer, a silicone bonding primer designed to prepare silicone and other challenging substrates for bonding with SA1-370 Silicone Glue.
The SAP-G70 Primer is formulated as a pre-treatment step to help promote reliable adhesion when bonding silicone to silicone and silicone to other materials, including metal and plastic.

Gummiwerk KRAIBURG is setting new standards in the compounding industry: As early as January 1, 2026, the company achieved CO₂ neutrality for indirect emissions from energy (Scope 2) in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol). At the same time, direct CO₂ emissions (Scope 1) will be reduced by more than 95 percent compared with the 2021 baseline by the end of 2026. This means that the production of Gummiwerk KRAIBURG’s compounds generates significantly fewer CO₂ emissions. The company is thus achieving its self-imposed climate targets well ahead of schedule. At the same time, it is solidifying its pioneering role in climate protection and sustainability within the European compounding industry.

Zochem’s has awarded its Dream Team Scholarship to two students, both children of teammates who show up for Zochem every day. Last year Zochem chose one recipient. This year they were happy to be able to choose two.

Elkhart, IN – Versa Machinery introduces the Servo MiniCutter system, a high torque servo driven tabletop cutter which is ideal

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) will continue as naming rights partner of the Golden Cap awards in the Big Bash League for another three years. This extension will take the long-term collaboration through until the 2028-29 Big Bash seasons, taking the partnership beyond a decade and making it one of the longest-running commercial partnerships in the history of the Big Bash League.

Akron, OH – Make your company the center of the conversation at the Global Polymer Summit by sponsoring one of

The Rubber Division, ACS recently hosted a live Economic Update Webinar featuring Connor Lokar of ITR Economics, covering what’s ahead for 2027 and beyond. Highlights include ITR’s 99%+ forecast accuracy track record, a steady (if slightly slower) GDP outlook through 2028, oil prices as a top inflation risk, and where the tire and rubber industry stands amid shifting consumer spending trends.