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Fornnax unveiled the SR-200 HD Dual-Shaft Primary Shredder, a revolutionary product. The renowned India Rubber Expo (IRE) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai will showcase this cutting-edge technology on March 20, 2024. The SR-200 HD represents a major advancement in recycling technology, showcasing Fornnax’s commitment to engineering innovation and environmental responsibility.

Optical silicones provide long-term stability, material flexibility, and proven processing performance. Due to their high-temperature properties, luminous flux, and resistance to weathering, these advanced silicone rubber materials are well-suited for a variety of LED lighting applications.
By understanding the material performance needs in these and other lighting applications, Dow continues to expand its portfolio of moldable optical silicones and is developing innovative technologies, such as clear extrudable silicone rubber.

In the first quarter of 2024, Continental achieved consolidated sales of €9.8 billion (Q1 2023: €10.3 billion, -5.0 percent). Its adjusted operating result was €196 million (Q1 2023: €574 million, -65.8 percent), corresponding to an adjusted EBIT margin of 2.0 percent (Q1 2023: 5.6 percent).

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) will celebrate its iconic Potenza tire line’s 45th anniversary by competing in the 40th running of the Tire Rack One Lap of America event May 4-11, 2024. Team Potenza Race and Team Potenza RE-71RS will participate in the eight-day, 3,500-mile event, known as one of the most difficult endurance challenges in the United States. This cross-country event spans 15 states and includes time attack trials at some of America’s most famous racetracks. Teams will spend nearly 24 hours a day making the grueling journey and pushing the tires’ performance and durability to the limit across multiple courses and thousands of miles.

The South Korean car manufacturer has given Continental three approvals for its SUV. The Tucson runs worldwide from the factory on either energy-saving EcoContact 6 or comfort-optimized PremiumContact 6 tires. For the Asia-Pacific region, Hyundai has also approved the CrossContact LX Sport, which is designed for light off-road driving

Join leading polyurethane industry professionals and experts from all across the globe this September 30-October 2, at the Omni Hotel at Centennial Park in Atlanta, Ga., for the 2024 Polyurethanes Technical Conference. The conference, hosted by the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), will feature educational sessions and the latest innovations in polyurethane chemistry.

For over half a century, Michelin and Porsche have been working together to push the boundaries of innovation. Unveiled on January 25, the new Macan, the first all-electric SUV by the German carmaker, is one of the major projects involving Porsche and Michelin, which has accompanied all the Macan’s generations and evolutions since its launch in 2014. Now, Michelin is proposing three tire ranges for this strategic model in a show of confidence that bolsters Michelin in its position as a pioneer and as a preferred original equipment partner.

Fort Worth’s City Council has authorized an agreement with All American Tire Recyclers for tire recycling and disposal services for up to $180,000 annually.

The Environmental Services Department approached the Purchasing Division to procure an agreement for tire recycling and disposal services to provide equipment, personnel and tools necessary to transport, process and recycle or dispose of scrap tires.

The Latin American Association of Rubber Technology (SLTC) and the Querétaro Automotive Cluster announce the 3rd Rubber Technology Symposium, to be held from August 7 to 8 at the Convention Center of the Hacienda Jurica Hotel in Querétaro, Mexico. This technical symposium, addressing the latest trends and advancements in the rubber industry, promises to be an unforgettable event for professionals and academics in the sector.