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Plast 2029 international exhibition for plastics and rubber will be held in Milan

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Plast, Europe’s leading trade fair of the year for the plastics and rubber industries. The 21st edition will take place from 15 to 18 May 2029 at the Fiera Milano exhibition center in Rho.

Its return to a spring slot in the international exhibition calendar will give exhibitors and visitors an ideal moment to plan investments and showcase the sector’s latest technological innovations, from processing machinery to next-generation raw materials.

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Michelin advances bio-based resin production in France

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Michelin ResiCare announced that construction is underway on a production line for its DragonFly project at an Ajinomoto industrial site in Nesle. The facility is expected to begin operating in the second quarter of 2027.

The project uses fermentation to produce a bio-based aromatic molecule that can be used in Michelin’s next-generation resins. The company says the technology could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from producing the molecule by up to 96% compared with fossil-based alternatives.

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Wacker to present oil-exuding liquid silicone rubber at Fakuma

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For the first time, WACKER will be presenting an oil-exuding liquid silicone rubber with coolant resistant properties at FAKUMA, the 30th international trade show for plastics processing, starting October 12 through 16. ELASTOSIL® LR 3822 was specifically designed for applications in the field of e-mobility with a focus on connector seals and sealing elements in the cooling circuit of EV traction batteries.

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Akron Polymer Cluster, University of Warwick form transatlantic partnership

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The Polymer Industry Cluster and the University of Warwick in Coventry, United Kingdom, have launched a collaboration aimed at accelerating polymer and advanced materials innovation and commercialization between the U.S. and U.K.

The partnership will connect Warwick researchers and spinouts with Greater Akron’s polymer industry, scale-up facilities and commercialization network, while giving Polymer Industry Cluster companies and researchers access to Warwick’s research expertise, facilities, talent and innovation network.

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Anay Gupta re-elected as president of All India Rubber Industries Association for 2026-27

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The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) has unanimously re-elected Mr. Anay Gupta as President for the 2026–27 term, marking his second consecutive term in the role.
Mr. Gupta has been associated with the rubber industry for over three decades and has played an active role in AIRIA’s initiatives focused on industry development, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. He has been a member of AIRIA’s Managing Committee since 2017 and has previously served as Chairman of AIRIA

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ContiTech names Amanda Lacerda Head of Communications

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As Head of Communications, Lacerda will lead ContiTech’s global communications organization, serving as a strategic partner in driving business performance, transformation and brand value. She will oversee corporate, executive and brand communications, media and public relations, public affairs, employee communications, and reputation management while ensuring a consistent narrative that strengthens ContiTech’s global reputation and supports its business priorities and strategic ambitions. Lacerda succeeds Claudia Lademann-Fleger who has elected to leave ContiTech to pursue opportunities outside the company.

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