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At Chinaplas 2026, taking place from 21 to 24 April in Shanghai, the ENGEL Group places the reduction of part costs, material usage and investment in series production at the center of its trade fair presentation. The internationally operating manufacturer of injection molding solutions presents production cells that combine process steps, reduce scrap and enable stable production even with demanding materials and geometries. A total of six applications are presented in live operation, three of which are for the automotive sector.

Kent Elastomer Products has announced new leadership appointments alongside a notable milestone: a 40-year employee tenure within its operations.

The Rubber Division, ACS has updated its calendar of Rubber Group events.
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Since 2006, the plant has produced around 136 million tires, supplying car manufacturers and replacement markets across Brazil and South America
Investments of around 1.2 billion Brazilian real, approx. €235 million, in the past ten years alone demonstrate the company’s long-term commitment to Brazil
“Our 20-year journey in Camaçari is a story of continuous growth, operational excellence and the deep commitment of our people to this region,” said Shander Basílio, plant manager of the Continental tire plant in Camaçari

Evonik will present its high-performance polymers and plastic additives at CHINAPLAS 2026, Asia’s largest plastics and rubber exhibition. Under the theme “WE GO BEYOND WITH plastics solutions”, Evonik will showcase its innovative achievements in sustainability, energy transition, low-altitude economy, smart manufacturing, personalized healthcare, and the circular economy.

Lutz Holding GmbH, a German group of companies specializing in professional fluid management, is expanding its international presence. The new branch office “Lutz-Jesco Italia S.r.l.” in Milan is set to become the foundation for long-term growth in one of Europe’s key regions. The new branch office builds upon an established sales partnership with the renowned Italian pump manufacturer ARGAL.

Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment (OE) to

Apollo Tyres Ltd announced two major milestones that reinforce its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The company has achieved an improved EcoVadis Gold Rating, with its score improving to 98th percentile in FY26. The Company has also received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term and net-zero emissions reduction targets.

Evonik has launched a new tribological material, designed especially for use in slide bearings needing to withstand high-temperature and high-pressure environments. Based on PEEK (polyether ether ketone), the VESTAKEEP® Easy Slide 2 product can be used either as a polymer coating in hybrid bearings, or as a full PEEK-based bearing, depending on the application. The material is ideally processed by injection molding, but also can be extruded

Somerville, NJ – Tony Listro has recently joined Leistritz Extrusion as Product Manager Life Science+ business covering Pharma and Food