Synthos and OMV are committed to a long-term cooperation on sustainable butadiene production until 2030, according to the ISCC-Plus standard, initially using palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) and used cooking oil as feedstock. In addition, the MOU commits to future cooperation on circular butadiene derived from pyrolysis oil obtained from end-of-life tires and underlines the transition of both companies to a more circular economy
Read MoreThe snow chain-integrated tire technology consists of a wheel and tire assembly that feature radial grooves at regular intervals, like a pizza, with modules made of shape memory alloy inserted into these channels.
This technology takes advantage of the shape memory alloy’s ability to return to its original shape when an electric current is applied. During normal driving, the shape memory alloy located inside the wheel is compressed into the shape of the letter ‘L’ and does not contact the road surface. When the driver activates the function, an electric current is applied, causing the shape memory alloy to revert to its original profile; the material forms a ‘J’ shape, pushing the module out of the tire to make contact with the surface, improving grip, stability and safety on snowy roads.
Read MoreOrion S.A. announced a fourth plant has earned International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS). The company now leads its industry with the number of certified carbon black production sites.
Read MoreARLANXEO is strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading producers of synthetic rubber by debottlenecking its production processes at its Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) plants in Orange, USA and Leverkusen, Germany.
Read MoreARP Materials announces its recent accomplishment of earning the gold certification on the EcoVadis Platform. This recognition marks ARP’s inaugural year within the EcoVadis framework, reflecting the company’s unwavering commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Read MoreGuill Tool announces that its state-of-the-art rheology lab is offering its services for a fee to all those interested. Measuring the flow characteristics of plastics and rubber helps predict how a customer’s material will flow through the company’s extrusion dies before production. In addition, tooling geometry is virtually optimized, and the project can be viewed in 3D CAD. Machines used include a rotational rheometer, scanning calorimeter, thermal conductivity meter and a new CT scanner.
Read MoreGEON Performance Solutions announced the acquisition of PolymaxTPE which specializes in the development of premium thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials for manufacturers across a diverse range of industries throughout North America, Asia and Europe. PolymaxTPE has two full-service manufacturing sites in Nantong, Jiangsu, China, and Waukegan, Ill, USA.
Read MoreContinental has put its new driving simulator for tires into operation. It will be used from now on for new and further tire developments, especially in the original equipment business. An intensive test phase of around twelve months preceded the operational phase. Virtual tire tests will save costs, raw materials and shorten development times. The high-tech system is known as a driver-in-the-loop simulator (DIL), which calculates the exact driving dynamics parameters for the tires and the respective test vehicle. Thanks to its high maneuverability, the simulator can provide Continental’s professional test drivers with subjective driving impressions that are comparable to those from tire tests on a real test track.
Read MoreHEXPOL Middlefield has achieved The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) as a Rubber Compounding Processing Unit with mass balance chain of custody. at their Middlefield, Ohio site. The ISCC PLUS Certification was issued on 11.22.23. HEXPOL’s cross functional ISCC Plus implementation team achieved this significant accomplishment in less than 4 months with zero nonconformities found during the certification audit.
Read MoreTrelleborg Sealing Solutions starts production at its first ever manufacturing facility in Vietnam, an advanced 8,000 square meter facility strategically located in Long Thanh.
It produces high-quality O-Rings and custom-designed engineered molded components in a wide range of elastomer materials using the latest compression and injection molding technology and plate heat exchanger gaskets.
