Today, Solvay opens its 2026 call for projects, inviting people with practical, hands‑on ideas to apply for support of up to €10,000 per initiative. Applications are open from April 15, 2026 until September 30, 2026 and are managed with the support of the King Baudouin Foundation.
Read MoreBFGoodrich Tires has released its first-ever Performance Driving Guide, offering enthusiasts driver education as well as advice on tire and vehicle setup from pro driver Ross Bentley and experts at BFGoodrich.
The free guide offers valuable insights not only for racing enthusiasts, but also for everyday drivers. Available both in print and online, it covers a variety of topics, with helpful tips and engaging images
Read MoreARLANXEO inaugurated its Innovation Center Asia (ICA) in Changzhou, China. The new center was created by upgrading the existing Regional Technical Center (RTC) into an Asia hub for innovation, expandin
Read MoreBuild momentum this May with training opportunities from the Rubber Division, ACS, designed to strengthen your technical expertise and professional impact. From advanced compounding and emerging materials to communication skills that elevate your influence, these sessions deliver practical value you can apply right away.
Read MoreBASF celebrated the official inauguration of its newly built, world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China. Covering an area of around four square kilometers, it is more than a major BASF project in the chemical growth market of China. “Zhanjiang shows what the future of chemistry looks like: efficient, digital and sustainable by design. The site showcases a smart integrated Verbund structure on an industrial scale,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, CEO of BASF, at the ceremony attended by representatives from government, customers, business partners and employees.
Read MoreARLANXEO entered into an agreement for the expansion of marketing and sales of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) synthetic rubber manufactured by Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company (PRC), a joint stock company formed under the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Read MoreBridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced that it has launched joint research with Universitas Indonesia, Public University Corporation Yokohama City University (Yokohama City University), and Public University Corporation Maebashi Institute of Technology (Maebashi Institute of Technology) for the genetic analysis of para rubber trees. This collaboration will leverage trees and genetic information from Bridgestone’s natural rubber farm in Indonesia. Working together with the advanced technologies of the partner universities, the joint project aims to create a marker-assisted selection technology that enables early identification of elite trees (high-yielding, stable performers). Through this effort, Bridgestone and the partner universities seek to contribute to future improvements in the productivity and stable supply of natural rubber.
Read MoreThe Rubber Division, ACS has updated its calendar of Rubber Group events.
Attend one of these upcoming Rubber Group events to make some new contacts, catch up with current connections, learn, support our industry and have some fun.
Apollo Tyres Ltd announced two major milestones that reinforce its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The company has achieved an improved EcoVadis Gold Rating, with its score improving to 98th percentile in FY26. The Company has also received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term and net-zero emissions reduction targets.
Read MoreThe Spring Technical Meeting is only one week away but it’s not too late to register! The meeting will be held at the Cleveland Marriott East – 26300 Harvard Road, in Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44122 from April 14 -16, 2026.
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