DuPont reports strong first quarter
Wilmington, DE — DuPont de Nemours Inc. reported higher first-quarter 2026 earnings and revenue on Wednesday, driven by organic sales
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Semperit executive board addresses take-over offer
The Executive Board of Semperit AG Holding is addressing what they consider to be the key arguments for and against accepting the voluntary take-over offer made by B&C Holding Österreich GmbH. The aim is to provide shareholders with a framework to guide their individual decision-making. The Executive Board refrains from making a definitive recommendation regarding whether to accept or reject the offer. The Supervisory Board concurs with this statement.
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Rubber Review issue 36 is now online
Bangkok, Thailand – In this issue we have a conversation with Dr. Subhra Mohanty. In an industry where the boundaries
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Pirelli expands production in the US with Cyber Tyre technology
Pirelli is reinforcing its long-term commitment to the United States with a key step in its product and industrial strategy. The Georgia plant, already dedicated to the most technologically advanced products for the U.S. market—both in the High-Value segment and in Motorsport—will be further enhanced by the production of connected tires featuring Cyber™ Tyre technology. This development highlights the strategic importance of the U.S. for Pirelli’s global growth roadmap, strengthening the company’s integrated industrial and technological presence in the country.
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Goodyear reports week demand for first quarter
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. reported a first-quarter loss Tuesday as weaker tire demand, competitive pressures and restructuring costs weighed on results despite gains from pricing and its ongoing turnaround plan.
Goodyear posted a net loss of $249 million, or 86 cents per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, compared with net income of $115 million, or 40 cents per diluted share, in the same period a year earlier.
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Wacker reports increased profits despite lower sales
Wacker Chemie AG reported stronger first-quarter earnings Tuesday despite lower sales, as cost-cutting measures and accelerated customer orders tied to geopolitical uncertainty boosted profitability.
The German chemical company said first-quarter sales fell 5% year over year to 1.41 billion euros, primarily due to unfavorable exchange-rate effects. Sales, however, increased 12% from the previous quarter.
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Chemours reports $1.4 billion in net sales for first quarter
The Chemours Co. reported a wider first-quarter loss Tuesday despite slightly higher sales, as increased financing costs and operational disruptions weighed on results even while its refrigerants business delivered record performance.
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Engel revenue falls 6 percent amid challenging market conditions
Injection molding machine manufacturer ENGEL Group said Tuesday that revenue declined 6% in its 2025-26 financial year as challenging market conditions in Europe and ongoing industry pressures weighed on results, though the company reported renewed momentum in the United States and resilient demand in Asia.
The company reported revenue of 1.4 billion euros for the fiscal year, slightly below the prior year’s level.
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Help our industry with student sponsorships for the Global Polymer Summit
The Rubber Division, ACS, is seeking support from our industry sponsors to expand a program that brings college and university students to the Global Polymer Summit, aiming to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the polymer sector.
The initiative, described as a key pipeline for introducing young talent to the industry, provides selected students with free access to the summit, along with covered travel, lodging and meal expenses. The Division said the number of students who can attend depends on the level of sponsorship received before an Aug. 1 deadline.
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Engel Silicone Days 2026 show highlights
The ENGEL Group showcased new and established technologies for silicone injection molding during its Silicone Days 2026 event, highlighting advances aimed at improving quality, efficiency and process reliability for manufacturers.
The two-day event, held April 28–29 in Schwertberg, drew about 200 participants from international markets to explore developments in processing liquid and solid silicone, according to the company.
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