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The Polymer Industry Cluster is celebrating the selection of the Northeast Ohio Sustainable Manufacturing for Advanced Resilient Technologies (NEO-SMART) Engine for the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program, calling it a significant step forward for the region’s advanced manufacturing economy.

Led by Case Western Reserve University, the NEO-SMART Engine is eligible to receive up to $160 million over 10 years to support manufacturing innovation, technology commercialization, workforce development and economic growth across an 18-county region.

Alongside robust technical, business and industry presentations covering a wide range of topics, the Rubber Division is also offering in-depth Educational Symposium courses at the Global Polymer Summit. These focused, longer sessions deliver deeper insights and practical training on high-value topics led by industry experts. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technical skills, stay on top of market innovations or develop new workplace strategies, there’s something for everyone.

In April of this year, TROESTER Machinery, Ltd. made a significant ownership investment in SPADONE Machine, LLC, a renowned manufacturer of machinery for the tire, technical rubber goods, and recycling industries. This strategic partnership expands TROESTER’s product portfolio and strengthens its position as a comprehensive, single-source supplier to the global rubber and tire industry.

Garware Fulflex announced the successful completion of its acquisition of a 300,000-square-foot, fully automated medical products manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Texas, marking a major milestone in the company’s global healthcare growth strategy and significantly expanding its manufacturing footprint in North America.

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, one lucky Global Polymer Summit attendee will win a $250 Visa gift card.

Attendees who register for GPS and reserve a hotel room within the official room block by July 18 will automatically be entered into the drawing.

Continental announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion. The transaction also includes performance-based components of up to €250 million in subsequent years. The sale of its industrial business is the final step in Continental’s realignment. Once completed, the DAX-listed company will become a pure-play tire manufacturer for the first time in its history. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

This capacity expansion in Calvert City, Kentucky, strengthens the Group’s leadership in PVDF. This investment of around 20 million US dollars will support the growing demand for energy storage systems and semiconductors, as well as data center rapid expansion.