Evonik is the winner of the 2026 German Packaging Award in the “Sustainability” category for TEGO® Res 1100. This innovative co-binder for solvent-based printing inks improves de-inking—that is the removal of printing inks—during the recycling of printed flexible packaging. TEGO® Res 1100 was developed by the Coating Additives business line and is marketed worldwide.
Read MoreLANXESS has developed Vulkanox 4060, a new anti-aging agent for the tire industry. The innovative additive with the chemical name CCPD (N,N’-Dicyclohexyl-p-phenylenediamine) was designed as an alternative to 6PPD – an anti-aging agent used in nearly all tires to protect them from damage caused by oxygen and ozone. The degradation products of 6PPD, particularly 6PPD quinone, which has been linked to coho salmon die-offs in the U.S., have been the subject of criticism for some time. In environmental studies conducted to date, CCPD quinone, the corresponding transformation product of Vulkanox 4060, demonstrated no observed acute effects in coho salmon testing up to the solubility limit. With the completion of EU REACH registration, Vulkanox 4060 is now also approved for use in the European market.
Read More49 young people are beginning their professional careers today at LYB in Wesseling-Knapsack. They are starting apprenticeships as chemical production technicians, electronics technicians for automation technology, industrial mechanics, and industrial business management assistants. The apprenticeship typically lasts three and a half years, but can be shortened to two and a half years based on prior achievements or performance during the apprenticeship.
Read MoreMichelin announced that the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) have selected the company as the exclusive tire supplier for the Hypercar category of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) through the end of the 2032 season.
The decision, made following a tender process launched by the governing bodies, extends Michelin’s current contract, which was due to run through 2029, by three years.
Read MoreBridgestone announced that it will supply its premium sport motorcycle tire, the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS121, as original equipment for the new Supersport model Ninja ZX-10R released by Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. (Kawasaki).
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN dB V553 tires as original equipment (OE) for the N6, the first plug-in hybrid sedan from Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (hereafter, Dongfeng Nissan), which was launched in China in December 2025. Dongfeng Nissan is a joint venture in China between Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng Motor Corporation. The tire size is 225/50R18 95V.
Read MoreAlbemarle Corporation announced that Ragnar “Rag” Udd has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2027. Udd will also join the Albemarle Board of Directors. Kent Masters, Chairman and CEO, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board upon Udd joining the Company. Gerald Steiner will continue to serve as Albemarle’s Lead Independent Director.
Read MoreAt Fakuma 2026, Arburg (Hall A3, Stand 3101) will be exhibiting its wide application range of electric Allrounder Trend machines for injection molding in the standard sector. One exhibit will be producing connector components for the automotive industry. A second Allrounder Trend machine will be processing LSR to produce ‘Secure Seal’ closures. Both of these machines are automated with Multilift Select linear robotic systems. These demonstrations will also show how easy it is to operate the new Gestica lite control system.
Read MoreWebfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution, will showcase its new solutions Fleet Insights and Asset Management 360 at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, Germany from 15-20 September.
Fleet Insights helps transport operators see where performance can improve, combining benchmarking with AI-powered guidance. Asset Management 360 brings vehicles, trailers, equipment and other powered and non-powered assets together in a single platform, helping businesses improve visibility, utilization and control across their operations.
Read MoreSHIBAURA MACHINE EUROPE LWB is broadening its reach in Spain by appointing Puebla Vendrell Engineering System S.L. as its new sales partner, effective September 2, 2026. This partnership will enhance the company’s foothold in the Spanish market and boost the distribution of its horizontal and vertical thermoplastic injection molding machines.
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