TechnoBiz is pleased to announce the Young Rubber Researcher Forum 2027 (YRRF 2027), a dedicated platform for young researchers, PhD scholars, postdoctoral fellows, faculty members, and early-career professionals in the rubber industr
Read MoreUpcoming Rubber Division training courses will advance your knowledge and stay current with the latest developments in the elastomer industry that provide practical, expert-led education to help you grow your skills and enhance your impact.
July 8 – FREE Economic Update Webinar – ITR Economics
July 23 – Course: Antidegradant Chemistry, Testing & Aging
July 30 – Webinar: Forming Bonds & Leading Innovation – The Operational Challenge in Rubber
One year after launching its Bikes for a Brighter Future initiative, Teknor Apex is celebrating the impact of the program’s first year and preparing to bring the initiative to even more children and communities in its second year.
Created as a tribute to retired CEO and current Chairman of the Board, Jonathan Fain, and his lifelong love of cycling, Bikes for a Brighter Future was launched with a simple goal: give children who need bikes the most the chance to experience the freedom, confidence, and joy that comes with owning a bike.
Read MoreSpecialty chemicals company LANXESS is celebrating a century of iron oxide pigment production at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site. Since 1926, more than 15 million tons of iron oxide pigments have been produced here. This quantity could be used to produce more than 200 billion liters of paint—enough to cover an area the size of Germany five times over. With an annual production capacity of around 300,000 tons, LANXESS is the current global market leader. The Bayferrox brand is synonymous with synthetic iron oxide pigments in the industry.
Read MoreThe Rubber Division, ACS in partnership with ITR Economics is presenting a free Economic Update webinar on Wednesday, July 8; from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. sponsored by the HF Group.
Gain valuable insight into the economic forces impacting our world today in this free webinar featuring Connor Lokar, Senior Forecaster & Keynote Manager at ITR Economics. Uncertainty makes even the strongest businesses hesitate. When markets shift, leaders need more than forecasts. They need clarity, context, and a plan. This session will help business leaders understand what is coming next, how it will affect their industry, and where to focus when conditions change.
Read MoreWACKER officially opened a new production site for silicones in the Czech Republic. After just two years of construction, the first production line officially went on stream in Karlovy Vary. Here, customized silicones for the automotive, household appliances and medical technology industries as well as for the energy sector will be manufactured.
Read MoreOlin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a leading North American chemicals company. The transaction is expected to generate significant value for shareholders of both companies, with more than $400 million in total identified cost synergies and integration benefits.
Read MoreContinental has developed a highly efficient tire for French automotive manufacturer Renault Group that significantly increases the range of its electric vehicles. As part of a strategic partnership, a tire was created for Renault Group’s innovation teams with up to 35% lower rolling resistance than required for the EU tire label’s top A rating. For a vehicle with a battery range of 500 kilometers, this translates to approximately 30 additional kilometers of range per charge – roughly the distance from Paris to Versailles.
Read MoreHankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) hosted a kick-off event on June 4 at its state-of-the-art R&D center, Hankook Technodome in Daejeon, for the national project titled ‘Development of Tire Manufacturing Technologies Using Sustainable Materials.’ The initiative is being carried out as part of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE)’s 2026 Environmental Technology Development Program.
The project seeks to accelerate Korea’s circular economy by securing high-quality recycled raw materials from end-of-life tires and advancing their commercialization in tire manufacturing. It consists of two key workstreams: the development of technologies for producing premium recycled feedstock from waste tires and the establishment of tire manufacturing technologies utilizing sustainable materials.
Read MoreMonday’s program at the 2026 Global Polymer Summit (GPS) will combine in-depth technical education with recognition of industry leaders and innovators. GPS 2026 offers extensive technical programming at a significantly reduced cost. Technical sessions are included with all registration types and are nearly $700 less than previous Technical Meeting registration rates.
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