Brenntag acquires Airedale Group
Essen, Germany – Brenntag signed an agreement to acquire the Airedale Group based in Keighley, North Yorkshire, UK. The planned
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ENI and Blackrock finalize carbon capture partnership
Eni and Global Infrastructure Partners (“GIP”), a part of BlackRock, announce the closing of the sale of a 49.99% stake in Eni CCUS Holding – a leading global player in the CCS sector (Carbon Capture and Storage).
The deal – first announced last August – states that Eni and GIP hold joint control of the company.
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Rubber Review issue 28 is now available online
Bangkok, Thailand – In the rapidly evolving world of circular materials and sustainable manufacturing, few names resonate as strongly as
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Silver prices keep climbing; What it means for EMI gaskets
Silver Prices and Defense Spending – Silver-filled silicones are the most common EMI gasket material for military applications. U.S. defense spending is rising, and the budget for Fiscal Year 2026 contains significant increases. MIL-DTL-83528, a specification for elastomeric EMI shielding gaskets, calls out silver-filled materials, including EMI shielding silicones with silver-coated aluminum or silver-coated copper fills.
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Cimcorp celebrates 50 years of automation in tire manufacturing
Cimcorp has released a 30-minute feature documentary to commemorate its 50th anniversary year and its impact on the global automation industry. Titled “The Future of Automation,” the documentary charts Cimcorp’s evolution from a Finnish tool factory to a global system integrator serving clients across the tire, grocery retail, and battery industries. The final chapter looks to the future, exploring emerging technologies that are poised to redefine automation in the years to come.
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December 2025
The December 2025 issue of Rubber World covers the topic of Molding. In this issue we cover the following articles:
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January training opportunities from the Rubber Division
This January will see the following courses and webinars.
Rubber Manufacturing Economics – How to Rationalize Raw Materials, Minimize Costs & Optimize Final Properties – Dr. Irene Yurovska.
Webinar: Basics of Polymer Testing & Processing – Paul Merda, ARDL.
Joe Walker will lead the following courses: Essentials of Silicone Rubber & Scientific Rubber Molding
AGC achieves first UL2809 verification for recycled-fluorite PTFE
AGC Inc., announces that its Fluon® PTFE G grade manufactured using recycled fluorite as the raw material, has completed third-party verification based on UL2809 this November. UL 2809 is a standard that defines the methods by which third parties verify self-declared percentages of recycled materials used by entities, based on ISO 14021. This is the first time that UL 2809 verification has been completed for fluoropolymer PTFE resin worldwide. This grade, which is widely used in the semiconductor industry, is the first in the AGC product lineup to have the verification completed. AGC plans to expand the verification to other fluoropolymer products in the near future.
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VMI Around the World in 80 Years
Between the start of April and the end of November 2025, VMI celebrated an extraordinary milestone, one that few companies achieve: 80 years of successful innovation, service and growth- all round the world. From a small workshop in the rural peace and quiet of Gelderland, in the Netherlands, VMI has grown to be a global player, with operations on almost every continent, and a key role in driving growth and quality improvement across the Tire, Rubber and other industries worldwide.
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Continental Tire and Supercar Ron join together for Make-a-Wish
This initiative, led by Supercar Ron, combines the thrill of high-performance vehicles with the power of giving back. At the heart of the campaign is the “Full Throttle for Wishes Giveaway,” where participants can enter for a chance to win a fully-loaded ROUSH-supercharged F-150 Nitemare, equipped with Continental ExtremeContact DWS-06 Plus. All proceeds from the giveaway will benefit Make-A-Wish®, helping to grant wishes for children facing critical health challenges.
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