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LANXESS is making its production at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site more sustainable. The specialty chemicals company will use hydrogen instead of natural gas to dry its iron oxide pigments. This will make the spray dryer one of the first large-scale industrial plants in Germany to use hydrogen as a fuel in continuous operation. LANXESS will thereby reduce its carbon footprint by about 6,000 metric tons per year.

PiXARGUS is expanding its sales structures. In addition to successfully gaining new sales representatives for North America and Spain, the machinery and technology service provider Plastima Breda is joining the team as a strategic partner, strengthening PiXARGUS’ presence in the Benelux region. With a joint demo tour for the new ProfilControl 7 XLine series, the new partners plan to make a strong impact in Northwestern Europe.

Pirelli is expanding its brand presence on Luna Rossa’s boats. Ahead of the 38th America’s Cup, the company’s logo – already featured on the mainsail – will also appear on the foils and rudder of the AC40 and AC75 boats.

The latest additions extend Continental’s Gravity portfolio with new size, casing and compound combinations across the Argotal, Kryptotal Front, Kryptotal Rear, and Xynotal models. Riders can now choose from additional Trail Soft and Enduro SuperSoft options across 29-inch and 27.5-inch platforms, while Continental’s proven mixed-conditions tread performance continues to be available for smaller 20, 24, and 26-inch wheel sizes.

Alpha Technologies has introduced the Premier™ MDR DUO, the first Moving Die Rheometer to run two samples at once in a single instrument. The dual-die design doubles testing capacity in the same footprint, giving high-volume rubber producers a way to clear testing bottlenecks without a second instrument or a larger lab.

The chemical manufacturer reported net sales of $1.59 billion for the quarter ended June 30, down about 1% from $1.62 billion during the same period a year earlier. The company posted a net loss attributable to shareholders of $274 million, or $1.81 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $380 million, or $2.53 per share, in the second quarter of 2025.

Dow together with Adient, a global manufacturing leader in automotive seating, commercially launched SPECFLEX™ REN, a next-generation polyurethane seating solution now available with ISCC PLUS certified bio-attributed feedstocks enabled via a mass balance approach.

NOCIL Limited, India’s largest manufacturer of rubber chemicals, reported its financial results for the first quarter of FY27. Revenue from operations grew 20% year-on-year to ₹403 crore, mainly driven by increased selling prices on account of sharp increase in input costs, and net profit rose 61% to ₹28 crore, with EBITDA margin expanding to 11.2%, up 210 basis points over the previous year due to a combination of improved operating efficiency and inventory gains.

The Detroit Rubber Group’s Annual Golf Outing is back, and they invite you to join them for a day of golf, networking, and friendly competition with colleagues from across the rubber industry.

Whether you are a seasoned golfer or just out to enjoy the day, all skill levels are welcome. The event will feature contests, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow industry professionals.

Production has begun at the new hydrogen peroxide megaplant operated by Fuhua and licensed by Evonik in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China. With an annual capacity of 200 kilotons, the facility is one of the largest in the region for industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). Operations began on June 18, 2026, with in-specification production achieved in just a few days.