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AkzoNobel’s Russian subsidiary placed under temporary external administration by Presidential decree

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AkzoNobel has taken note of a presidential decree signed by the President of Russia placing the company’s Russian subsidiaries under temporary external administration.

Under temporary external administration, operational oversight is transferred to a designated external entity, while underlying ownership remains unchanged. AkzoNobel is currently reviewing the decree and assessing its implications. Russia represents less than 2% of AkzoNobel’s revenue and is not material to the company’s overall financial performance.

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PPG receives 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge award from ACS

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PPG announced that it has received a 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute. PPG was recognized in the Design of Safer Chemicals category for PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 2390 coating, a biocide-free, silicone-based fouling release technology that helps vessel owners and operators improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and avoid the release of antifoulants into marine environments.

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Fraunhofer Consortium develops new standards for tire analysis

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The project is developing new laboratory methods to analyze and predict tire wear under real-world conditions. By combining multiple collection and measurement techniques, researchers can precisely analyze both airborne and deposited tire particles.

Researchers have also developed tribological models that examine how load conditions, material properties, surface characteristics and particle formation interact. The models allow laboratory testing to more closely replicate real-world tire abrasion.

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Yokohama Rubber helps Thai farms improve sustainability

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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that, together with the Surat Thani branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), it held a seminar event for natural rubber farmers in June 2026 in the Surat Thani area of Thailand, where its natural rubber processing subsidiary, Y.T. Rubber Co., Ltd. (YTRC), is located. The purpose of the seminar was to help the farmers improve their productivity and the quality of the natural rubber they produce.

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Rubber Review issue 40 is now available online

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In this issue of Rubber Review Magazine, we feature Dr. Peyman Ezzati, an internationally recognized polymer engineer, researcher, innovator, and industry leader whose work spans elastomer engineering, sustainable materials, rubber compounding, tire technology, and circular economy solutions. With extensive academic and industrial experience across Iran, China, Europe, and international collaborations, Dr. Ezzati has established himself as a respected voice in the global rubber and polymer industry.

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European Commission imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese tire imports

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The duties range from 4.3% to 45.3%, depending on the manufacturer. The Commission said the measures are intended to offset the effects of dumping and help ensure fair competition for tire makers operating within the EU.
Under the decision, tires produced by Hankook’s manufacturing operations in China will face a duty of 4.3%, while products from Shandong Yongsheng Rubber Group Co. will be subject to the highest rate of 45.3%. Other Chinese producers will pay duties based on the findings of the Commission’s investigation.

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