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 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.
Read MoreBetween 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreBangkok, Thailand – In this issue we have a conversation with Dr. Hans-Joachim Graf who has built an extraordinary career
Read MorePolymer Industry Cluster (PIC) announced five additional innovation projects that will receive funding supported as part of the Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub through the Ohio Department of Development Innovation Hub program.
Read MoreContinental’s tire plant in Mount Vernon, Illinois, has become the company’s first in the U.S. to earn the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS (ISCC PLUS). This globally recognized standard certifies that Continental meets specific documentation requirements relating to the use of renewable and recycled raw materials. It also confirms the completely transparent traceability of the raw materials used in the production process. It marks an important milestone in the company’s global sustainability strategy, which aims to increase the share of recycled and renewable production materials in its tires to at least 40 percent by 2030.
Read MoreApollo Tyres successfully conducted its Sustainable Procurement Summit and Awards 2025, bringing together over 800 supplier representatives from more than 20 countries across five continents. The event served as a global platform to accelerate progress toward a responsible, circular and climate-conscious value chain.
Read MoreAachen, Germany – HEXPOL Rubber Compounding announced a significant step toward strengthening its global identity byrenaming 9 of its production
Read MoreThis is your last chance to join the leading researchers and innovators in the rubber/elastomer industry and share your expertise with the Rubber Division, ACS – Spring Technical Meeting attendees this April 14-16, 2026, in Warrensville Heights, OH.
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