With special offers for school pupils, students, and young professionals, K 2025 is focusing on the next generation of skilled workers. With the title “Young Talents,” numerous formats will be presented to offer guidance in choosing a career and provide insights into the diverse career paths available in the plastics industry. K will take place from October 8 – 15, 2025 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Read MoreKisuma Chemicals has presented new test data showing that its hydrotalcite-like DHT™-4 additive can significantly enhance the heat, fluid and ageing resistance of chloroprene (CR) and epichlorohydrin (ECO) rubbers. In addition to acting as an efficient acid scavenger and improving both the mechanical and the chemical resistance of rubber compounds, this offers manufacturers a compelling alternative to partially replace fluorine rubbers (FKM) in light of upcoming regulations expected to ban the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Read MoreHiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., provides the BMW Group with ADVAN Sport V107 tires for use as original equipment
Read MoreIn a major shift in trade policy, the United States has officially imposed full tariffs on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and recycled PET (rPET), effective September 8, 2025. The decision, announced through an Executive Order signed by President Donald J. Trump, removes previous exemptions that allowed duty-free access for these materials, particularly from Southeast and South Asian countries.
Read MoreDRM will exhibit a live KUKA robotic cell at the 2025 Global Polymer Summit, September 8–11 in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to the robot demonstration, DRM engineers will be available at booth #1626 to speak with attendees and share their approach to robotic palletizing and rubber manufacturing automation.
Read MoreOpening GPS on Tuesday will be Keynote Address speaker Michael Recchio, President & CEO, Zeon Chemicals, L.P. being held at 9:00 AM in Ballroom C, Ballroom Level in the Huntington Convention Center. In his keynote, Mr. Recchio will discuss Risk and Decision Making in the Rubber Industry, where he will explore the critical balance between risk and reward in industrial decision-making. His keynote will offer a practical framework for evaluating risk using data-driven strategies, including a retrospective look at investment, human resources, and safety decisions through the lens of a risk matrix.
Read MoreAt its constituent meeting, the Supervisory Board of AUMOVIO approved the decision of the Executive Board to press ahead with the listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is planned for September 18.
Stefan E. Buchner was elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board. His deputy is Christiane Benner, chairwoman of IG Metall. The body consists of eight shareholder and employee representatives. The equal representation of shareholder and employee representatives is based on the co-determination agreement for AUMOVIO SE.
Read MoreSpecialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding production capabilities with the addition of rubber processing promoters at its Bushy Park facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The expansion project, currently underway, aims to meet increasing demand and improve supply reliability, with new production expected to come online in November 2025.
Read MoreRahco announced the addition of Casey Shaw to its team. Casey will spearhead the company’s strategic expansion into the Southeast region, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a strong customer-centric approach.
Read MoreThe Terre Haute expansion, scheduled for completion in 2026, will feature four proprietary reactors within its 66,000-square-foot facility. The site will recycle 6.6 million end-of-life tires annually, producing nearly 18,000 MT of BolderBlack® and 21,000 MT of BolderOil™, delivering sustainable alternatives to virgin carbon black and fossil-based oils.
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