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At Fakuma 2024, the dosing and mold specialist ELMET, the LSR manufacturer Momentive and the injection molding machine manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag are presenting a joint project in which the participants have contributed their special expertise in the development, production and processing of liquid silicone rubber (LSR). The result of this collaboration is a helper in the kitchen – the Drip Guard spoon holder, which prevents drips from landing on the work surface during cooking. This demo object will be produced live at the Momentive stand (A4-4307) and distributed to visitors as a useful give-away, depending on availability.

UTH GmbH, headquartered in Fulda, Germany, with subsidiaries in China and Japan, is deepening its global commitment by establishing a new location in the United States. “This strategic decision is driven by our deep understanding of our customers’ growing needs and specific requirements, as well as our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible support as a reliable partner to the rubber and silicone processing industry,” says Julia Uth, who, along with Manuel Bessler, is overseeing the U.S. project.

U.S. Medical Glove Company announced a new contract worth $80,000,000. The agreement is a joint venture partnership with Medeco Protective Safety Equipment Manufacturing — a division of Abu Dhabi Medical Devices Company (ADMD) in the United Arab Emirates — and contracts USMGC to manufacture 12 of its proprietary medical exam glove-making machines. Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, USMGC will deliver 10 nitrile exam glove machine lines and two polyisoprene surgical glove machine lines to Medeco facilities in operation in Saudi Arabia. The joint venture is structured for USMGC to retain a 25% ownership stake.

Comprising a new geometric brandmark to accompany the unchanged wordmark, the new logo has its origins in the hexagon, the chemical structure of vulcanized rubber and a recognized symbol of Northern Ireland where the company was founded in 1979. The shape is a nod to the hexagonal basalt columns of the Giants Causeway – an iconic landmark on the country’s North Coast and the inspiration behind the ‘Giants of Belting’ moniker. The highlighted ‘peaks’ show how the hexagon has evolved in an upward and outward trajectory, reflecting Smiley Monroe’s growth and global expansion over the past 45 years. The solid shape creates an angular “s,” while the two peaks on the silhouette mimic the chevron pattern found on a conveyor belt.

Continental is boosting the production capacity of its tire plant in Rayong, Thailand, by additional 3 million units per year. The gradual expansion plan of the operations stands for a planned total investment of more than 300 million euros (13 billion Thai Baht). The Board of Investment of Thailand is supporting the project under its Investment Stimulation Measure for Economic Recovery Scheme, thus supporting Continental’s ongoing growth in Thailand and the APAC region. This expansion will create approx. 600 additional jobs in the upcoming years. With more than 900 employees already working in its Rayong tire plant, the company is reinforcing its commitment to the Thai market and the Asia-Pacific region.

Continental has released its first EV compatible truck/bus tire in the United States. The Conti HAU 5 is a metro all-position tire designed specifically for urban city buses.
As a premium tire manufacturer for both Original Equipment and Replacement markets Continental understands the need for tires that can withstand the additional weight load that come with electric vehicles. Continental’s EV compatible tire is designed with this in mind.
Despite the lower complexity of an electric drivetrain, wheel loads can increase due to the weight of the traction batteries. This leads to higher tire load capacities. At the same time, in order to efficiently convert the storage capacity of the batteries into maximum vehicle range, the rolling resistance of the tires must be minimized, thereby reducing energy consumption.

Apollo Tyres’ Chennai Plant has been conferred with 2024 Energy Management Insight Award from the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), a high-level global forum headquartered in Paris, France.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) announced the recipients of two prestigious industry awards – the 2024 Polyurethane Innovation Award and the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award. Both awards were presented during the closing session at the 2024 Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Atlanta, Ga.

Shanghai, Chin – During Rubbertech China 2024 from 19th to 21st September 2024, Green Gold Giant Company displayed its advanced

Hultec has announced a strategic brand alignment that brings together four companies it owns under a singular global name called Hultec. Incorporated in the new unified Hultec brand are: S & B Technical Products serving water and wastewater infrastructure; Maloney Technical Products, supplying rubber and plastic solutions for oil and gas exploration; RieberLok self-restraining gaskets for PVC pipe; and Terramix the company’s primary research and manufacturing arm in Costa Rica.