The Mitsubishi Chemical Group announced that it has launched studies to perform chemical recycling of end-of-life tires (“ELTs”) by utilizing the coke ovens at its Kagawa Plant (Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture). The MCG Group aims to begin marketing sustainable carbon black made from ELTs by March 2026.
Read MoreBridgestone is now expanding those efforts by leveraging its rubber, materials, and design expertise to help enhance rubber components for certain adaptive sports equipment. The list of rubber-related pieces that will be used by select athletes in Paris includes gloves for multiple sports, hand rims for wheelchair racing, tires for wheelchair tennis, and more.
Read MoreBridgestone has been chosen by Lamborghini as its exclusive tire partner for the all-new Lamborghini Temerario. Bridgestone, Lamborghini’s “Official Technical Partner,” has developed a full tire lineup to maximize the super sportscar’s performance. Designed to help answer drivers’ needs, the new tires combine to deliver top performance on and off the track, as well as in challenging winter conditions.
Read MoreThe IEC Technical Meeting provides access to cutting-edge research and technology by leading researchers and industry experts. This allows you to stay updated on the latest advancements, breakthroughs and best practices. Featured sessions include: Sustainable Materials & Processes, 3D & 4D Printing, Polymer Degradation & Stability, Polymer Degradation & Stability .
Read MoreThe Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced Huntsman; Incorez, a Sika Company; and Woodbridge as finalists for this year’s Polyurethane Innovation Award. The annual honor recognizes companies and individuals who have introduced new products, technologies, or initiatives to the marketplace between June 2022 and June 2024.
Read MoreU.S. Medical Glove Company (USMGC) is the world’s first end-to-end manufacturer of nitrile and polyisoprene surgical and exam gloves, headquartered in its 1.8 million-square-foot facility in Harvard, IL. USMGC oversees on American soil every stage of production—from raw materials, to machine manufacturing, to deploying AI technology in the development of its proprietary ERP, to the distribution of the final products.
Read MoreAll India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) reports natural rubber production in India has increased from 8.39 lakh ton in 2022-23 to 8.57 lakh ton in 2023-24. “But there has also been a sharp rise in NR consumption which has gone from 13.5 lakh ton in 2022-23 to 14.16 lakh ton now so the deficit is still 5.5 lakh ton,” Shashi Singh, president of AIRIA said.
Read MoreBridgestone Corporation announced that it will invest ¥25 billion to upgrade equipment for certain facilities at the Kitakyushu Plant, which produces tires for mining and construction vehicles. This upgrade will be completed by the end of 2027.
Read MoreNew TPE materials have been developed with higher levels of post–consumer recyclate (PCR) content. TPEs with 20 to 75% PCR content are available in hardness range 40 to 95 Shore A. Various color options are available, including natural. Compared to equivalent virgin TPE grades, these PCR grades enable a product carbon footprint (PCF) reduction of up to 35%.
Read MoreHexpol Compounding Americas has named Mark Ramsey as its Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) effective August 12, 2024. Ramsey will replace Ellen Clunk who departed HCA in early August. Ramsey will join Bruce Wynd, Chief Commercial Officer, Andrew Chan, Chief Operations Officer, Drew Dubois, Chief Financial Officer, Todd Mowery, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Kevin Park, Director of Pricing and Business Analysis on the HCA Executive Leadership Team supporting Moore.
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