The business portfolio comprises extruded rubber profiles and gaskets for niche construction, industrial and automotive applications. Sales in 2024 amounted to just over SEK 150 M, principally in Northern Europe. Production operations are located in Halmstad, Sweden. The acquisition forms part of Trelleborg’s strategy to develop leading positions within attractive segments.
Read MoreHiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that on March 12 it held its 11th Panel Discussion on Biodiversity as
Read MoreBalkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) announce that its Waluj plant has been honored with the prestigious GEEF Global Safety Award 2025 in the Gold category for the tire manufacturing industry.
The award, which was granted by the Global Energy & Environment Foundation (GEEF) during the Global Clean Energy Summit in Delhi, recognizes companies that distinguish themselves by adopting excellence in safety, health, and sustainability standards.
Read MoreA new era of leadership is taking shape at global leading tire company Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire), as the company elevates Jongseon Ahn and Sanghoon Lee to the roles of Executive Directors and new Co-CEOs, following approval made at the Annual General Meeting and Board of Directors meeting held on March 26 at its headquarters, Technoplex, in South Korea.
Read MoreIn the 2024 financial year, the Semperit Group increased its EBITDA by 21.1% to EUR 84.9 million and turned its earnings after tax into a profit of EUR 11.5 million, compared with EUR –17.1 million loss in the same period of the previous year. With stable revenues of EUR 676.6 million (–0.8%), the EBITDA margin increased by 2.3 percentage points to 12.5%, mainly due to the cost-cutting program initiated as early as 2023.
Read MoreTotalEnergies Corbion and Benvic have come together to drive the adoption of sustainable Luminy® PLA-based compounds. This collaboration will expand the use of plant-based solutions in durable applications such as automotive, healthcare and medical, cosmetics packaging, appliances, and electric & electronics.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that, together with its US sales subsidiary, Yokohama Aerospace America, Inc., it will participate in the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025, to be held in Hamburg Messe in Germany over three days starting on April 8. The Aircraft Interiors Expo is a world-class trade show featuring aircraft interior products, related materials, and the latest innovative technologies. More than 400 companies from all over the world plan to exhibit this year.
Read MoreOne of the key advantages of the newly developed silicone gels from WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH is their viscosity, which is up to 50% lower than standard products available in the market. Additionally, these gels offer a range of adaptable material properties suitable for both large and relatively small volumes, tailored to meet specific component and customer requirements. Examples include the pot life and curing time necessary for efficient production, as well as the penetration hardness for optimal protection against challenging ambient conditions. For instance, the room-temperature-vulcanizing (RTV-2) silicones provide reliable moisture protection for electronic components.
Read MoreEvonik will showcase its latest innovations in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, curing agents, and additives for construction at the European Coatings Show 2025. The exhibition will take place from March 25 to 27 in Nuremberg.
Read MoreAlliance is a part of Barry-Wehmiller, the 140-year-old, $3.6 billion global capital equipment and engineering solutions firm led by CEO Bob Chapman and President Kyle Chapman.
“Alliance Machine Systems International is thrilled to acquire both Systec Corporation and Automatan, LLC, marking a significant milestone in our journey,” said Marius Batrin, Alliance President. “After years of successful collaboration, Alliance, Systec and Automatan have decided to become part of the same business structure. This acquisition is a pivotal step in enhancing our position as a comprehensive full-range solution provider for our customers.”
