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Arburg France celebrates its 40th anniversary

Founded in 1985 as Arburg’s very first foreign subsidiary, Arburg France laid the groundwork for what is now the company’s global presence. On 5 November 2025, the Arburg SAS team celebrated the 40th anniversary with around 100 participants in the presence of Managing Partner Juliane Hehl and Tobias Baur, Managing Director Sales and After Sales, as well as Steffen Eppler, Vice President Sales Europe, from Arburg’s German headquarter. Before the festive evening, customers were given an opportunity to learn about current topics and trends in injection molding. This took the form of exhibits and specialist presentations at the Arburg Technology Centre (ATC) in Tremblay-en-France.
To commemorate this anniversary, Arburg France laid on a multi-faceted and informative program, including specialist presentations by its customers Com’inject and Schneider Electric France. Their speakers reported on their specific experiences with the Arburg host computer system (ALS) and the arburgXworld customer portal, as well as with the Gestica control system and the “aXw Control FillAssist” assistance function. In addition, two other external companies spoke about diversification strategies in the plastics industry and the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industrial sector and corresponding customer experiences.

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Arkema awards French Académie des Sciences prize

Arkema announced that for its fourth edition, the Grand Prix Arkema–Académie des Sciences has been awarded to Clémence Queffelec, Associate Professor at the University of Nantes.

This prize, awarded by the Academy of Sciences and funded by Arkema in the amount of €25,000, aims to recognize top-tier research that contributes to innovative chemistry, paving the way for solutions that support sustainable and responsible development.

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ChinaPlas 2026 to be held in April at the National Exhibition Center in Shanghai

On April 21 to 24, 2026, the industry’s acclaimed trade fair – CHINAPLAS 2026 will take place at National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. As one of the global leading plastics and rubber exhibitions, this edition is expected to span over 390,000 square meters across 16 exhibition halls, and bring together more than 4,600 exhibitors from around the world to showcase breakthroughs in new materials, intelligent innovations and green transformations. The trade fair aims to strengthen the industries’ upgrade towards high-end, intelligent, and green development, as well as the transition from “Made in China” to “Innovated in China”.

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies unveils new extrusion process using molten salt

The specific properties of vulcanized materials make them essential for many areas of application. In industries such as aerospace, food and beverages and the energy sector, components must meet the highest standards of abrasion and chemical resistance, elasticity, and durability. Delivering top-quality solutions in these areas requires excellent materials expertise, and at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies this goes hand in hand with state-of-the-art production technologies: With LCM (Liquid Curing Method), the company is now commissioning an advanced vulcanizing extrusion line. This is a process in which the fluid used for vulcanization consists of molten salt, heated to around 200 degrees Celsius and filled with vulcanizing salt. The entire line operates in a closed loop, in which the salt is continuously recycled, fed back into the process and reused.

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Siltech Corporation opens its third manufacturing facility in Ontario

Siltech Corporation announces the opening of its third manufacturing facility in Fort Erie, Ontario. This US$75mil 180,000 sq ft investment further strengthens Siltech’s leadership role in the production of specialty organo-modified silicones, serving a growing list of global customers. Siltech’s products are widely used in personal care, inks & coatings, polyurethane foam, car care, and many other specialty market segments.

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Rubber Review Issue 24 is now available online

In this issue of Rubber Review we have an exclusive interview with Mr. Mehul M. Patel, as he reflects on his career, shares his perspective on
current market adoption of eco-friendly innovations like Biopole and bio-based process oils, discusses regulatory and innovation landscapes, and outlines his vision for the future of Indian and global rubber technology.

For over four decades, Mr. Patel has stood at the forefront of India’s rubber industry, shaping its technical progress and guiding its global
relevance. A veteran technologist, entrepreneur, and industry leader, his journey reflects a rare combination of scientific innovation, practical problem-solving, and visionary leadership.

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Cleveland-Cliffs breakthrough stamped steel replaces aluminum in car production

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has successfully completed a production trial in collaboration with a major automotive OEM, in which Cleveland-Cliffs’ exposed steel parts were stamped with no defects using the OEM’s existing aluminum-forming equipment. The trial marks a significant milestone in demonstrating that Cliffs steel can effectively replace aluminum in critical automotive applications without the need for costly retooling. This accomplishment is a major breakthrough in the wake of recent major disruptions, presumably long-lasting, in the aluminum supply chain.

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The All India Rubber Association names Anay Gupta president

The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) has announced its new President and new Office Bearers for the year 2025-2026. The announcement was made at the 73rd Annual General Meeting 2024-2025, held on October 28, 2025, at The Westin Powai Lake, Mumbai.
Mr. Anay Gupta – President (AIRIA) – Managing Director – Vinko Auto Industries Ltd, Delhi
Mr. K Ganesh – Sr. Vice- President (AIRIA) – Managing Director – MRP Autorub Group of Companies, Chennai
Mr. Vinod Bansal – Vice-President (AIRIA) – Managing Director – Jayshree Polymers Pvt. Ltd., Pune

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