The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that on November 22 it held a ceremony commemorating the opening of its new passenger car plant in Hangzhou City, China. The ceremony was attended by many representatives from the local community. Yokohama Rubber was represented by President & COO Shinji Seimiya.
Read MoreTo strengthen its specialties business, German chemical company WACKER and Chinese specialty silane producer and joint-venture partner SICO Performance Material have opened a new application development center for organofunctional silanes in Jining, China.
Read MoreThis month the Rubber Division, ACS celebrates all the incredible members who have shared their stories with the Division on the Division’s YouTube channel. Their voices remind all of us that our industry is full of people who inspire excellence.
Read MoreNashville, TN – Bridgestone announced the expansion of its flagship Potenza ultra-high performance tire line with the introduction of the
Read MoreMistakes in production can cost companies a lot, especially when food or medicine is involved. That’s something Elastostar Rubber Corporation kept in mind when they introduced their new FDA metal detectable silicone rubber products. This material is designed to help catch unwanted particles during manufacturing. If a piece of silicone ends up where it shouldn’t, metal detectors can find it quickly. It’s a simple idea, but extremely useful.
Read MoreAkron, OH – The Rubber Division, ACS has announced the following expert-led December courses listed below, and there’s also still
Read MoreSumitomo Chemical has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Asia Union Electronic Chemical Corporation (“AUECC”), a Taiwanese semiconductor process chemicals company. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining required regulatory approvals. The acquisition of AUECC will enable Sumitomo Chemical to strengthen its global footprint and establish its first manufacturing base for semiconductor process chemicals in Taiwan and a second base in the United States, alongside its Texas site, further accelerating the expansion of its semiconductor process chemicals business worldwide.
Read MoreThe Australian Embassy in Japan and Bridgestone Corporation co-hosted the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) Partners Reception on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
The event celebrated the success of the world’s premier solar car race, the 2025 BWSC, held in Australia from August 24 to 31, 2025, and shared initiatives aimed at realizing a sustainable society with BWSC as a starting point, together with participating teams and co-creation partners.
Read MoreIn recognition of their ongoing work to train and implement Carbon Literacy, HEXPOL TPE has renewed their bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) status for their site in Manchester, UK.
Three years after achieving bronze CLO status, HEXPOL TPE has successfully maintained its accreditation. In that time, the CLO framework has evolved as standards and expectations have risen, making accreditation more demanding for organizations. Maintaining bronze status is a strong signal of HEXPOL TPE’s commitment to embedding a carbon-literate culture.
Read MoreParker Hannifin Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Filtration Group Corporation on a cash-free, debt-free basis for a cash purchase price of $9.25 billion, which represents 19.6x Filtration Group’s calendar year 2025 estimated adjusted EBITDA, or 13.4x including expected cost synergies. The purchase price is expected to be financed with new debt and cash on hand. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, and is expected to close within six to twelve months.
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