Dow and Gruppo Fiori develop breakthrough recycling process for automotive polyurethane waste
Midland, MI – Dow, in partnership with Gruppo Fiori, announced the latest advancements in a jointly-developed, novel process that enables
Read MoreMidland, MI – Dow, in partnership with Gruppo Fiori, announced the latest advancements in a jointly-developed, novel process that enables
Read MoreWith the acquisition of an exclusive patent family and the commissioning of a newly developed pilot facility for the production of purified pyrolysis oil, Continental is harnessing the industrial potential of pyrolysis technology for the first time and laying the foundation for recycling complex rubber compounds on an industrial scale. The technological solution employed by the group sector ContiTech is designed to recover high-quality raw materials from waste rubber and systematically replace fossil resources.
Read MoreNEXEN TIRE announced that it has established a state-of-the-art High Dynamic Driving Simulator at its central research institute, THE NEXEN UniverCity, in Magok, Seoul, and held an opening ceremony to mark its official launch. This is the first time a High Dynamic Driving Simulator has been introduced in the Korean tire industry and represents a key turning point in advancing tire research and development with VR and AI technologies.
Read MoreSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. has signed an acquisition agreement on August 27 with Viaduct, Inc. a U.S-based AI solutions startup, for a total of USD 104 million (approximately JPY 15.3 billion).
The two companies have collaborated on joint proof-of-concept projects, combining Sumitomo’s proprietary tire sensing technology, “SENSING CORE”, with Viaduct’s advanced AI capabilities to develop innovative services.
Read MoreBangkok, Thailand – In this issue our editors have a conversation with Dr. Matthew Thornton Director, The Rubber Initiative Secretary-General,
Read MoreIn a groundbreaking study published in Science, an international team of researchers has unveiled a novel low-temperature process that converts polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyolefin waste into chlorine-free liquid hydrocarbons and hydrogen chloride (HCl), offering a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional plastic disposal and recycling methods.
Read MoreContinental’s group sector ContiTech has officially started production at its new hydraulics manufacturing facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The $90
million investment represents a major step in the company’s strategy to strengthen local supply chains, increase regional production capacity and bring innovative fluid power solutions closer to customers in the region.
The new 900,000 square feet site will manufacture high-performance hydraulic hoses for a wide range of industrial and mobile applications, including construction, agriculture, mining and energy sectors.
Read MoreThe delivery and installation of pyrolysis reactors have begun as planned at the tire recycling facility being constructed by Enviro outside Uddevalla. The first of five reactors has arrived, with the remaining units scheduled for delivery through week 39.
These reactors are central to the facility’s operations, where end-of-life vehicle tires are processed to recover valuable materials such as carbon black, oil, and steel.
Read MoreShanghai, China – Following an impressive closing in Shenzhen this April, CHINAPLAS 2026 will be held at the National Exhibition
Read MoreHanover, Germany- Continental has been awarded the Kalmar Sustainability Award 2025 during this year’s Kalmar Supplier Day held in Szczecin,
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