Evonik is the winner of the 2026 German Packaging Award in the “Sustainability” category for TEGO® Res 1100. This innovative co-binder for solvent-based printing inks improves de-inking—that is the removal of printing inks—during the recycling of printed flexible packaging. TEGO® Res 1100 was developed by the Coating Additives business line and is marketed worldwide.
Read MoreBridgestone announced that it will supply its premium sport motorcycle tire, the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS121, as original equipment for the new Supersport model Ninja ZX-10R released by Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. (Kawasaki).
Read MoreWebfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution, will showcase its new solutions Fleet Insights and Asset Management 360 at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, Germany from 15-20 September.
Fleet Insights helps transport operators see where performance can improve, combining benchmarking with AI-powered guidance. Asset Management 360 brings vehicles, trailers, equipment and other powered and non-powered assets together in a single platform, helping businesses improve visibility, utilization and control across their operations.
Read MoreBrenntag has again been awarded an EcoVadis Gold medal. With 84 points, it is the company’s highest EcoVadis score to date — up from 80 points in the previous assessment.
EcoVadis is one of the world’s most recognized sustainability ratings. It evaluates more than 150,000 companies across 250 industries in over 185 countries. The assessment covers four areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Read MoreAshland Inc. will host a live Innovation Day webcast for analysts and investors from Wilmington, Delaware on September 17, 2026. The event will provide an updated view of Ashland’s Technology Platforms, including their commercial progress and scalability. Registration is required and can be accessed from the following link: innovationday26.ashland.com
Read MoreGreene Tweed has broadened its testing infrastructure with cryogenic leak and supercritical CO₂ rapid gas decompression (RGD) testing capabilities. These investments expand Greene Tweed’s support for today’s mission-critical industries, including semiconductor, aerospace, and energy, while preparing customers for emerging opportunities in hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).
Read MoreLubrizol announced an expanded collaboration with IMCD, a global leader in the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, to increase access to medical polymer solutions in China. Under the agreement, IMCD will become an authorized distributor for Lubrizol’s medical polymers business in East China.
Read MoreThe global market for non-automotive rubber transmission belts is projected to reach $7.5 billion by 2032, driven by technological advances, industrial growth and increasing demand across sectors including manufacturing, mining and agriculture.
The market was valued at $5.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% through 2032, according to Polaris Market Research.
Read MoreAkzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that Stephan B. Tanda, Denise C. Johnson and Robert Schuchna have agreed to serve as non-executive Directors of the combined company upon completion of their pending merger of equals.
Read MoreThe synthetic rubber market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $39.95 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of electric vehicles, increasing demand for sustainable elastomer materials, rising investments in advanced industrial manufacturing, expansion of infrastructure and construction activities, growing use of specialty rubber compounds in electronics and healthcare.
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