Shibaura Machine, a Japanese manufacturer of injection molding equipment, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire 80% of the shares in Germany-based LWB Steinl GmbH. This move is part of Shibaura’s strategy to expand its presence in Europe, especially in the rubber and plastics molding market. WB’s site in Altdorf, Germany, will become Shibaura’s European headquarters and production hub.
Read MoreThe award, which recognizes individuals whose leadership, innovation, and commitment to sound science have made a lasting impact on CPI and the polyurethanes industry, was presented during the awards luncheon at the 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference in St. Louis, Mo.
“CPI is immensely grateful for David’s long-time contributions to the polyurethanes industry,” said Jason Sloan, Director, CPI. “In every way, he represents what this award is about – expertise, leadership, and building for the future.”
ACE Technology Group has announced the launch of ACE Innovations, a new sister company to ACE Laboratories, focused on developing and commercializing sustainable polymer solutions.
Read MoreOn Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) RDAbbott will host a free webinar titled “From Concept to Compound: Silicone High Consistency Rubber Solutions.” This session will feature Dow SILASTIC™ silicone HCR compounds and how they can be engineered to solve real-world challenges in demanding applications across industries.
Read MoreThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the formation of its new Global Racing organization, a strategic initiative that unifies all motorsport operations under a single global structure. This milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter in Goodyear’s racing legacy, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, performance and excellence on the track and beyond.
Read MoreBangkok, Thailand – Few professionals in the rubber and polymer industry embody the blend of technical expertise, market insight, and
Read MoreThis year, sustainability rating agency EcoVadis has awarded Evonik a Gold rating for its performance in sustainability. With this recognition, the chemicals company ranks among the top five percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide over the past 12 months.
Read MoreTen years after introducing inject 4.0, ENGEL presents the next stage of evolution at K 2025: inject AI. This new framework combines decades of injection molding expertise with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and offers concrete solutions to skilled labor shortages, material savings and quality assurance. The highlight: for the first time worldwide, ENGEL is showcasing a fully self-regulating injection molding cell on an industrial scale.
Read MoreSolvay is accelerating its global circularity efforts by converting its highly dispersible silica (HDS) production in Asia to circular raw materials. As of 2026, plants in Qingdao (China) and Gunsan (South Korea) will adopt ISCC+ certified waste sand. This pivotal shift could enable over half of Solvay’s regional HDS capacity to become circular, directly supporting the tire industry’s ambitious target of achieving 40%+ circular raw materials by 2030, with a worldwide rollout planned from 2026 onwards.
Read MoreAlpharetta, GA – Arclin, a leading material science company, announced that it has completed the purchase of Polymer Solutions Group
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