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Covestro and the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT have launched a joint research project aimed at improving chemical recycling of plastic waste through advanced pyrolysis technology.

The project, called “Smart Pyrolysis,” seeks to develop a digitalized process that can more precisely control the thermal decomposition of mixed plastic waste. Researchers aim to improve the quality and yield of pyrolysis oil, which can be used as a raw material in chemical production.

The Rubber Division, ACS, Spring Technical Meeting features two days of presentations focused on emerging strategies to improve the sustainability and supply security of rubber materials. They integrate advances in devulcanization, alternative natural rubber crops, CO₂-derived and bio-based components, and sustainable fillers with insights into structure–property relationships, crystallization behavior and tire wear emissions.

Walker Rubber Limited has acquired specialist rubber molding company Clingbrook Limited, based in Braintree. The merger secures the future of the long-established family-run business as its current owners retire, with an overall investment approaching seven figures over the next five years.

The strategic acquisition, led by Ivan Browne, Owner and Director of Walker Rubber, will see Clingbrook merge under the Walker Rubber brand, combining more than 125 years of manufacturing expertise and reinforcing the region’s position as a hub for specialist rubber engineering.

Nokian Tyres’ production building at the factory in Romania has earned LEED v4 Gold certification for sustainable building from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first LEED Gold certified tire factory in the world.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely recognized sustainable building rating system in the world. Buildings with LEED certification consume less energy and water, have lower CO2 emissions, divert more waste from landfills, and are healthier environments for people.

Whether you are new to the rubber industry or a seasoned professional looking to sharpen your edge, Polymer Fridays from the Rubber Division, ACS, is designed to strengthen your technical foundation and expand your confidence.

Over ten weeks, you will build a clearer understanding of how major polymer families compare, where they perform best and how their chemistry drives real world application decisions.