Nexen Tire has released its preliminary financial results for the full year 2025. The company recorded a revenue of KRW 3.19 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 170.3 billion for 2025. First surpassing KRW 2 trillion in annual sales in 2019, the company has now exceeded KRW 3 trillion in annual sales for the first time, reflecting ongoing top-line growth despite an uncertain market environment.
Read MoreThe Rubber Division, ACS, announced that Professor Ali Dhinojwala, the University of Akron Gerald W. Austen Endowed Chair and H.A. Morton Professor in the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, will be the keynote speaker for the Spring Technical Meeting being held in Warrensville Heights, Ohio this starting this April 14.
Read MoreSolvay inaugurated its new bio-circular silica facility at its plant in Livorno, Italy, marking a major milestone in Europe’s industrial transformation toward sustainability. This investment positions Solvay as a proactive partner in achieving the European Green Deal objectives and the upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), while reinforcing Italy’s role as a hub for green innovation.
Read MoreCranston, RI – Mearthane Products Corp. announced it has completed the acquisition of the industrial composites operations of Axillon Aerospace,
Read MoreEvonik is actively taking the next steps to further expand its HTPB production capacities. Construction is now underway to significantly increase output at its existing German site, scheduled to go on stream in the second quarter of 2027. Concurrently in Germany, Evonik has also initiated the engineering phase for a new production facility in the Asian region.
Read MoreHundreds of rubber farmers and traders took to the streets of Sekondi in a spirited protest on Tuesday, strongly opposing government discussions to restrict or ban exports of raw rubber, warning that such policies could harm livelihoods and destabilize the nation’s rubber sector.
Read MoreARLANXEO inaugurated its new Therban® hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (“HNBR”) plant in Changzhou, China. The new plant supports expanding ARLANXEO’s HNBR production footprint and its ability to deliver reliable, high-quality elastomer solutions to customers across China and the Asia-Pacific region, while helping meet the growing demand for advanced rubber materials in strategic sectors, such as new energy, new mobility, and other industrial applications.
Read MoreThe International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) has released its Rubber Statistical Bulletin for the third quarter of 2025, outlining recent developments in global rubber production and consumption.
Global rubber consumption declined by 2.1% in Q3 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, however, global consumption remained 0.6% higher, reflecting stronger demand earlier in the year.
Read MoreThe Rubber Division, ACS invites your submissions for inclusion in our Global Polymer Summit Technical Presentations & Student Symposium being held September 28-30 in Louisville, KY. This forum offers a unique opportunity to share insights, engage with peers and strengthen your presence in the field.
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026
Read MoreEconomic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January for the first time in 12 months, preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report.
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