Flexsys has announced two major milestones in its sustainability journey. The company has been awarded the Platinum medal by EcoVadis in 2025, placing it in the top 1% of more than 125,000 companies assessed worldwide across environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
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Read MoreContinental Tire the Americas announced the launch of the ContiTread HTR, a next-generation retread engineered to meet the demanding needs of trailer service across regional and long-haul applications.
Built with a lightweight, resilient compound, the ContiTread HTR delivers consistent, dependable performance in challenging environments. Its robust tread pattern and enhanced rounded shoulder design offer superior durability in high-scrub conditions, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of vocations.
Read MoreThe Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF) announced the theme for the 10th Tire Recycling Conference, happening May 12-14, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. The theme, “Tread Boldly: Advancing Tire Recycling Through Collective Innovation,” reflects a growing focus and shared commitment on transforming end-of-life tire (ELT) management into a fully circular, sustainable system through bold collective action, cutting-edge research and innovation.
Read MoreContinental’s group sector ContiTech announced that it plans to invest more than $85 million USD to expand its manufacturing operations in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
The plant expansion includes construction of a state-of-the-art compounding center that will integrate production, warehouse and office operations. It underscores ContiTech’s commitment to delivering high-performance, material-based technologies, with a focus on hoses and belts. This advanced facility will further strengthen ContiTech’s competitiveness and reinforce its position as customer’s first choice for material-driven solutions.
The expansion is expected to create approximately 50 new, high-quality jobs. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved a package of loan and tax incentives through the IEDA’s High-Quality Jobs program to support the initiative.
Read MoreWEVO-CHEMIE GmbH is expanding its portfolio with the 2K silicone adhesive WEVOSIL 28015 FL. The new RTV silicone combines high thermal conductivity with structural strength and residual flexibility – properties that are crucial for modern battery modules and power electronics. This material enables automotive manufacturers and electronics producers to implement targeted thermal management while producing mechanically stable components more efficiently than with the current standard products.
Read MoreDuring the KShow, Arkema introduced Luperox® NeatCure®: a new generation of formulated organic peroxide granules developed to enable faster and safer curing of elastomers and polymers.
Read MoreBrenntag has signed a new distribution agreement with Momentive Performance Materials Inc. The company’s extensive product portfolio features advanced silicone and specialty solutions that enhance performance across a wide range of industries, including building and construction, and niche sectors like specialty fluids, silanes, and additives.
Read MoreThe enterprise value of the transaction amounts to €7.7 billion. Subject to customary regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026. This transaction, together with the already closed divestiture of the decorative paints business, value BASF’s entire Coatings division at an enterprise value of €8.7 billion and an implied 2024 EV/EBITDA multiple before special items of approx. 13x. This represents a significant step in unlocking the value of BASF’s standalone businesses, as the company swiftly executes its Winning Ways strategy. BASF will also reinvest in the coatings business holding a 40% equity stake and will receive pre-tax cash proceeds of approx. €5.8 billion at closing of the transaction.
Read MoreThe Global Polymer Summit (GPS) is the destination for professionals across the rubber, elastomer and tire industries to connect, learn and grow their business. Formed by the powerful merger of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC), GPS brings together the best companies, the brightest minds and the most influential buyers all in one place.
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