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Warwick, UK – Injection molding machine manufacturer ENGEL is continuing to advance its internationalization strategy and, as of 1 April

Singer Industrial has announced the acquisition of Wilmington Rubber & Gasket Co., Inc., a North Carolina-based distributor of industrial rubber products. The move marks another step in Singer’s strategic expansion across the Southeastern United States, bringing its total number of North Carolina locations to five.

Bridgestone was recognized by General Motors (GM) as a 2024 Supplier of the Year, marking the company’s 10th consecutive and 23rd overall recognition from GM. Bridgestone was awarded this distinction during GM’s 33rd annual Supplier of the Year event in Phoenix, Arizona. Bridgestone was one of 92 companies across 12 countries to earn GM’s 2024 Supplier of the Year out of its network of more than 20,000.

RODOLFO COMERIO has officially inaugurated the COMERIO CALENDERING TECHNOLOGY CENTER, a cutting-edge international hub dedicated to advancing research, development, and experimentation in the industrial calendering sector.

Strategically located in the heart of Italy’s manufacturing district, the center is poised to become a global reference point for companies, engineers, designers, and researchers. Its mission is to foster sustainable, customized, and high-performance solutions in industrial calendering.

Japanese chemical manufacturer Denka Co., Ltd. has announced the indefinite suspension of operations at its Denka Performance Elastomer LLC (DPE) facility in LaPlace, Louisiana, marking a significant retreat from U.S. chloroprene rubber (CR) production. The decision follows a series of escalating challenges, including stringent environmental regulations, rising operational costs, and labor shortages.

In a bold step toward decarbonizing tire manufacturing, Sumitomo Rubber Industries has fully integrated hydrogen energy into operations at its Shirakawa Plant in Fukushima Prefecture. This move follows a successful multi-year demonstration project that began in 2021 and positions the company as a global leader in sustainable industrial innovation.

Join leading polyurethanes industry professionals and experts from all over the world October 6-8, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in St. Louis, Mo., for the 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference. The conference, hosted by the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), will feature new educational sessions and other premier networking opportunities for attendees.

Arkema, AkzoNobel, and Omya have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to develop a range of low-carbon footprint decorative paints aimed at mass market adoption. This innovative project promises to reduce the carbon footprint of decorative paints by 30% or more, while maintaining performance equivalent to existing products

The Rubber Division invites your submissions for inclusion in our Global Polymer Summit Technical Meeting & Student Symposium, September 9-11 in Cleveland, OH. Combining the strengths of Rubber Division, ACS’ International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and Rubber News’ International Tire Exposition and Conference (ITEC), the newly created Global Polymer Summit bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. We are collaborating to bring an exceptional lineup of exhibitors, speakers and panels to this groundbreaking summit which thousands will be attending.

The Mid-Atlantic Rubber and Plastics Group (MARPG) announces several events and opportunities for 2025. Here’s a preview of what’s ahead:

Spring Lunch & Learn Session – On May 30, 2025, MARPG will host an online Lunch & Learn session. This event offers a chance to gain fresh insights and connect with industry peers from the comfort of your desk. For more information, visit MARPG Events.