The antitrust authorities in Germany, Austria and Poland have approved the acquisition of Heytex core business by Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH, the parent company of Mehler Texnologies. Heytex core business with three production locations (in Germany and China) and all headquarter-related functions will therefore become part of the newly-formed specialist for coated technical textiles.
Read MoreAvient Corporation announces the addition of flame-retardant (FR) grades manufactured without intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials to its portfolio of Complēt™ PKE Long Fiber Reinforced Polyketone Thermoplastics. Manufactured and commercially available in North America only, they provide a UL 94 flame rating and structural integrity to manufacturers seeking alternatives to metal or underperforming short-fiber solutions.
Read MorePirelli, the only tire company included in both the World and Europe indices, obtained a score of 84 points in the context of the 2024 S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment, the highest in both the Auto Components and Automobiles sectors, significantly higher that the component and auto sector averages of 29 points and 35 points respectively.
Read MoreCelanese Corporation announced that Scott Richardson, currently Celanese’s Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will join the Company’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. Richardson will succeed Lori Ryerkerk, who is stepping down as Chairman, CEO and director of Celanese at the end of the year. Celanese has elected Edward Galante, an independent director on Celanese’s Board since 2013, as Chair of the Board, effective upon Ryerkerk’s departure.
Read MoreRubber World Magazine wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Read MoreIn a landmark move set to reshape the global automotive industry, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. have officially entered into merger talks. This strategic alliance aims to create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, combining the strengths of both companies to better compete in the rapidly evolving market. The merger, expected to be finalized by 2026, will unify operations under a joint holding company while maintaining the distinct identities of each brand.
Read MoreJoel Neilsen has been named the new technical editor for Rubber World magazine, taking over from Dave Schultz, who is retiring at the end of the year. Neilsen brings 46 years of experience in the rubber industry. He graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from Cleveland State University and started his career at BFGoodrich Tire in Akron, OH, focusing on tire development and production. He later worked in sales development at Uniroyal Chemical, served as a technical service representative for Bayer (now Lanxess) in rubber chemicals and synthetic elastomers, and provided technical service at Sid Richardson Carbon.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that on December 16 it held a groundbreaking ceremony ahead of the start of construction of its new passenger car tire plant in Hangzhou City, China. The ceremony was attended by many local government officials and representatives from the local community, including Hangzhou City Mayor Yao Gaoyuan. Yokohama Rubber Chairman & CEO, Chairman of the Board Masataka Yamaishi and President & COO Shinji Seimiya also attended the ceremony.
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Mixing Technology & Downstream Equipment
AI Applications for the Rubber Industry
Evolution of Resin Technology & Resin for Grip
Rubber Characterization & Testing
Recycling in Rubber
Tires: Advances in Materials & Processes
Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, Inc. (PCTNA) has announced a recall of over 541,000 winter tires due to insufficient snow traction. The recall affects more than 100 sizes of Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry tires, which were sold as replacement tires in the U.S. These tires, marked with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, passed European traction tests but failed to meet North American standards.
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