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Get ready to connect, celebrate and have a blast at the Global Polymer Summit. The Rubber Division makes it easy to meet great people, recognize industry professionals and have some fun along the way. From networking events to the awards ceremony, these are just a few of the ways of bringing people together and honor what makes our industry great.

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Epe, the Netherlands – On July 22nd, VMI announced that it has been awarded a Gold EcoVadis Medal for its

The first pressure seal resulting from entirely simulation-based product development – this milestone is the outcome of a collaboration between Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and the central corporate research department Freudenberg Technology Innovation. Compared to previous, conventionally developed versions, this new method has enabled design improvements in key details of the Simmerrings. The result: They easily surpass the demanding requirements of modern hydraulic systems in terms of service life and reliability, leading to longer maintenance intervals and lower maintenance costs

JLR will be the first in the industry to introduce newly developed tires containing more than 70% renewable and recycled materials such as silica from rice husks and plant‑based resins, at scale.

Combining materials with reduced environmental impact without compromise on quality and performance standards for its clients, the new tires will be available this year as standard on select New Range Rover models where a 22″ wheel is specified, ahead of a wider roll‑out and aim to expand across its other brands.

David and Cheryl Venarge are the 2025 recipients of Akron Community Foundation’s Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award. David is the owner of APV Engineered Coatings, a nearly 150-year-old business where he worked prior to purchasing the company in 1982. In addition to his work, David has been involved with numerous nonprofits in the area, including Mount Hope Cemetery and First Tee Akron.

The K-Alliance stands for the international strategy of Messe Düsseldorf, for performance promises and customer-oriented service. Because in the international trade fair business it is important to create professional communication platforms for globally operating companies. Messe Düsseldorf’s international portfolio provides an ideal offering here – both with K in Düsseldorf and worldwide. Own events and strategic alliances with leading trade fairs for the plastics and rubber industry offer the industry tailor-made opportunities.

Akron, OH – Take your expertise to the next level at the Global Polymer Summit. Alongside the robust Technical Meeting

The International Carbon Black Association (ICBA), which recognizes and celebrates safety achievements within the carbon black industry, has honoured 13 Birla Carbon sites with Gold-level recognition under its Safety Performance Recognition Program, the highest accolade conferred by the association. Among the 13 awarded Birla Carbon locations are 11 manufacturing facilities and 2 R&D Centers spread across North and South America, Europe, and Asia