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Momentive to highlight two flagship technology platforms at Tire Technology Expo

Momentive will highlight two flagship technology platforms addressing key performance and sustainability challenges in tire chemistry: NRX™, developed for Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) tire applications, and NXT™, designed for passenger car tires. Both technologies are engineered to support improvements in rolling resistance, wear performance, processing efficiency, and material sustainability across multiple tire segments.

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WDK warns of ongoing rubber industry decline in Germany

The German rubber industry is in a precarious position after four consecutive years of shrinking production and weakening demand, according to a new press release from the Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie (WDK). The industry association’s latest data shows that both employment and production continued to decline in 2025, while firms increasingly consider relocating manufacturing abroad.

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LyondellBasell updates its 2030 climate and circularity goals

LyondellBasell announced updates to its 2030 climate and circularity goals amid the need for disciplined capital allocation, evolving market conditions and regulatory developments. The goals remain ambitious, while balancing the need to adjust for near-term achievability. The company’s three-pillared strategy remains unchanged: growing and upgrading the core, building a profitable circular and low-carbon business, and stepping up performance and culture.

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BKT brings its highest-performing and most efficient tires to ConExpo 2026

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), will take part in ConExpo, North America’s largest construction trade show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 3rd to 7th. The multinational company will showcase a wide selection of its top tires, designed and engineered to meet the complex needs of the industry.

At booth #43101 in the West Hall, BKT will welcome visitors from across America, inviting them to experience the company’s latest innovations, specifically designed to make a significant contribution to the construction industry.

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Brenntag to distribute Westlake Epoxy’s portfolio of epoxy resins in India

Under the expanded agreement, Brenntag will distribute Westlake Epoxy’s portfolio of epoxy resins and solutions for coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) and construction applications, including well-established product lines such as EPON™, EPIKOTE™, EPIKURE™, and EPI-REZ™, strengthening market access and technical support for customers in these fast-growing sectors.

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3M recognizes Wacker with its 2025 Supplier of the Year Award

Outstanding supply management, flexibility, excellent service – these were only some of the superlatives US technology group 3M used to praise WACKER as “Supplier of the Year 2025” at the company’s award event in St Paul, Minnesota. Raman Trikala, Global Key Accounts Manager for 3M, and Ian Moore, Head of the Consumer & Healthcare Business Unit, were honored to accept the award.

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Steve Thomson replaces Colin Tirel as managing director of Arburg UK

Following the retirement of long-standing Managing Director Colin Tirel, Steve Thomson took over the management of the British Arburg subsidiary in Warwick with effect from 1 December 2025. The highly experienced professional was Sales Manager for Arburg Ltd. since September 2024 and is committed to serving customers in the important markets of Great Britain and Ireland as Managing Director.

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