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Yokohama Rubber designated as “DX Certified Business Operator” by METI

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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it was designated on September 1, 2025, as a “DX Certified Business Operator” under the Digital Transformation (DX) certification program established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Based on the Act on Facilitation of Information Processing, the DX certification program certifies companies that are prepared for digital transformation in accordance with the basic principles of the Digital Governance Code set forth by METI, including the formulation of a vision and the development of strategies and organizational structures.

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Safic-Alcan expands partnership with Momentive to distribute silicone elastomers in Europe

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Safic-Alcan announced the extension of its distribution agreement with Momentive Performance Materials for silicone elastomers, including liquid silicone rubber (LSR), heat-cured rubber (HCR), and ready-to-use compounds. This agreement now covers France as well as the following Eastern European countries: Poland, Lithuania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, and Bulgaria. The extension takes effect immediately.

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BKT to launch BKT Carbon at K 2025

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Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) announces BKT Carbon’s participation at K 2025, the international trade fair for plastics and rubber, taking place in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15. This is BKT’s first official appearance on a global stage for its carbon black business – a strategic milestone in providing sustainable solutions for rubber and plastics.

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Continental uses synthetic rubber made from used cooking oil

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Continental is prioritizing the use of renewable and recycled materials in its tire production. While the share of these materials averaged 26 percent in 2024, the tire manufacturer expects an increase of 2 to 3 percentage points by the end of this year. In just five years, by 2030, this figure is expected to rise to at least 40 percent. Among other materials, the focus is on rubber and resins from various more sustainable sources. Both materials are essential for the quality and performance characteristics of tires.

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Global synthetic rubber market forecast at $62 billion by 2037

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The global synthetic rubber market was valued at USD 24.29 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach approximately USD 25.75 billion in 2025 according the latest report from Research Nester. Over the period from 2025 to 2037, the market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 7.5%, surpassing USD 62.19 billion by 2037. A notable highlight is the Asia Pacific region, which is anticipated to generate more than USD 23.63 billion in revenue by 2037, driven by rapid industrial expansion and strong demand from the automotive sector.

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USTMA announces new webinar series for tire circularity

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he U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), in collaboration with the Tire Recycling Foundation, announced the launch of a webinar series designed to accelerate the growth of scalable, profitable end-use markets for End-of-Life Tires (ELT). The series entitled “The Road to 100% Tire Circularity: ELTs Going Full Circle” will kick off in September and run through early 2026, covering three of the most promising ELT markets – tire-derived aggregate (TDA), molded and extruded products, and rubber-modified asphalt (RMA) – followed by a capstone session on grants and funding opportunities to support market growth.

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