Upcoming learning opportunities with the Rubber Division

February 25, 2025 RubberWorld 60 Views

March 19 – Course: Rubber Explained
This course was designed for sales and executives working in the rubber industry. Centered around practical explanations and basic fundamentals, this is the perfect course for the non-technical individual.

April 1 – Course: Sponge Rubber 101
This course was developed for those who currently make flexible cellular elastomer products and wish to expand their knowledge or students wanting to gain insights into these materials and how they can be used. This course will offer an overview of cellular material’s terminology, potential applications, economics, specifications, raw materials and compound construction. Additionally, there will be a review of the various processes used to produce cellular elastomer products, including mixing, various types of extrusion and molding.

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Four Covestro sites in U.S. run entirely on renewable energy

February 25, 2025 RubberWorld 61 Views

Covestro announced that four of its U.S. sites have reached net-zero Scope 2 electricity emissions through the allocation of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). This achievement is a result of Covestro’s existing virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with Ørsted, a clean energy leader in the U.S. market, headquartered in Denmark.

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Wacker presents resource-saving silicone sealant at European Coatings Show

February 25, 2025 RubberWorld 61 Views

The WACKER Group is showcasing its new silicone sealant ELASTOSIL® eco 7770 P at the European Coatings Show 2025. Developed for construction and sanitary applications, the condensation-curing product is especially suitable for natural stone applications. The sealant’s special features include high resistance to mold and mildew combined with a low fungicide content and a very-low-emission classification in accordance with the guidelines of the German Association for the Control of Emissions in Products for Flooring Installation (GEV). ELASTOSIL® eco 7770 P is manufactured in a resource-efficient manner. It is the first silicone sealant that WACKER is offering exclusively as an eco-product. The European Coatings Show will be held in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 25 to 27, 2025.

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Apollo Tyres appoints Parmeshwaran Iyer as chief supply chain officer

February 25, 2025 RubberWorld 59 Views

Parmeshwaran joins Apollo Tyres from Beiersdorf AG, having worked across Germany, UAE, Russia and India. In his last role he was the Global Vice President, Digital Supply Chain, responsible for defining and implementing Digitalization initiatives in Supply Chain across the group. Prior to leading the digital transformation, he led the global competency team responsible for building capabilities in Planning, Logistics, Customer Service areas including S&OP, Cost to Serve, Logistics Excellence.

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Elkem Silicones to showcase reusable vacuum bag solution at JEC World 2025

February 25, 2025 RubberWorld 59 Views

The BLUESIL™ RTV 3724 A&B, developed with MVP, advances silicone vacuum infusion molding. The product accelerates production, optimizes reusable vacuum bag construction and extends lifespan.

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ACE Laboratories expands weathering testing capacity

February 24, 2025 RubberWorld 93 Views

ACE Laboratories, an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory for testing and development services for rubber, silicone and polymers, has significantly expanded its accelerated weathering testing capacity to address industry-wide backlogs.

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Virdis Chemicals acquires curatives and additives business from J. Allcock & Sons

February 24, 2025 RubberWorld 70 Views

Virdis Chemicals Ltd has acquired the rubber curatives and additives business from Manchester based rubber recycler J. Allcock and Sons.

The Virdis team have many years’ experience of supply to the rubber, plastic, adhesives & coatings and damp & moisture control markets.
The acquisition strengthens Virdis’ rubber chemicals portfolio, adding the Intercure® range of curatives for FKM, plus carnauba wax and other essential rubber chemicals.

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Yokohama Rubber’s Advan Sport EV tires coming factory-equipped on Lynk & Co Z10

February 24, 2025 RubberWorld 74 Views

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN Sport EV tires as original equipment for the new Lynk & Co Z10 sedan launched by Lynk & Co, a joint venture between China’s Geely Auto Group and Sweden’s Volvo Car Group, in China in September 2024. The tire size is 245/50R19 105W.

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Elkem reports 5 percent increase for fourth quarter

February 24, 2025 RubberWorld 78 Views

Elkem’s total operating income for the fourth quarter 2024 was NOK 8,498 million, an increase of 5 per cent compared to the fourth quarter 2023. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was NOK 1,161 million, up 84 per cent from the corresponding quarter last year. Earnings per share (EPS) was NOK -0.03 in the quarter, and NOK 0.77 year-to-date. The board proposes a dividend of NOK 0.30 per share.

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McLaren Racing announces Greene Tweed as an official partner of their Formula 1 and IndyCar teams

February 24, 2025 RubberWorld 79 Views

Greene Tweed joins as an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team and will support McLaren in exploring design, manufacturing, and delivery of high-performance and resilient materials to address the complex challenges McLaren Racing may face throughout the racing season. This collaboration will be grounded in technical cross-collaboration sessions focused on developing innovative solutions.