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Continental develops a synthetic rubber to reduce hydrogen ion leakage

Continental has developed a line for cooling in the hydrogen powertrain of commercial vehicles, which considerably reduces the penetration of ions into the media circuit. The synthetic rubber line has a mixture of materials whose special properties make them less susceptible to the leaching of ions from the line material. This reduces the transfer of ions into the cooling circuit of hydrogen drive systems. The material experts from the group sector ContiTech have solved one of today’s greatest challenges in the industrialization of this still least common alternative form of drive system. The product innovation increases the service life of vehicle components in hydrogen drive systems.

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Plast 2026 returns June 2026 in Milan, Italy

Plast 2026: The International Exhibition for the Plastics and Rubber Industry Returns from 9 to 12 June 2026

With a net exhibition area of 50,000 square meters and 38,000 visitors, the latest edition of PLAST, held in 2023, reaffirmed its status as a highly successful event. The exhibition hosted its dedicated satellite shows: Rubber (rubber industry), 3D Plast (3D printing and related technologies), PlastMat (innovative materials), along with a wide array of cutting-edge technological solutions.

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Goodyear completes sale of OTR tire business to Yokohama Rubber

The OTR business provides specialized tires for the mining & construction industries among others. The two companies’ agreement on the transaction was announced on July 22, 2024. Yokohama Rubber plans to include the acquired business in its consolidated results from the first quarter of 2025 and is currently examining the addition’s estimated impact on consolidated earnings.

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Sumitomo Chemical names Nobuaki Mito as president and chairman of the board

Effective April 1, 2025, Masakazu Tokura will transition from Representative Director and Chairman of the Board to Director and Counselor, Keiichi Iwata will move from Representative Director and President to Representative Director and Chairman of the Board, and Nobuaki Mito will advance from Senior Management Executive Officer to President. It is noted that Masakazu Tokura is expected to resign as Director at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2025. Following this meeting and the subsequent Board of Directors meeting, Nobuaki Mito will be inaugurated as Representative Director and President.

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RDAbbott celebrates 75 years with more than 90 acts of kindness

RDAbbott marked its 75th anniversary in 2024 by giving back to its communities through more than 90 acts of kindness. What started as a “75 Acts of Kindness” campaign, launched on December 14, 2023, quickly exceeded expectations, reflecting the company’s longstanding commitment to service.

Over the past year, RDAbbott employees across North America partnered with more than 55 organizations, including food banks, shelters, senior centers, and schools. From Garden Grove, California, to Barberton, Ohio, and home offices across the continent, employees found meaningful ways to support their communities—whether by volunteering, donating essentials, mentoring students, or honoring first responders and veterans.

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Global chloroprene rubber market forecast at $1.68 billion by 2033

The global chloroprene rubber market size was valued at USD 1.16 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach from USD 1.21 billion in 2025 to USD 1.68 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period (2025–2033) according to Straits Research. Factors like the increasing demand for durable and high-performance materials, growth in end-use industries, and advancements in manufacturing technologies drive the market for chloroprene rubber. Additionally, the rising focus on sustainability and environmental regulations has led to the development of eco-friendly versions of chloroprene rubber, further driving its market growth.

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