Lubrizol will be showcasing its most recent thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) innovations at K Show. The trade show will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 8-15. Lubrizol’s TPU is applied in adhesives, compounding, additive manufacturing, and molded and extruded parts.
Selected key TPU innovative specialties from Lubrizol that will be featured at K Show 2025
Bridgestone has announced the debut of the all-new Bridgestone Alenza Prestige tire, a premium highway tire for CUVs, SUVs and trucks. The Alenza Prestige tire features a new, refined tread pattern and Bridgestone’s ENLITEN™ Technology. With a limited mileage warranty up to 70,000 miles1, plus precise wet performance, the Alenza Prestige tire is engineered for an effortlessly luxurious driving experience.
Read MoreContinental has received original equipment approval from General Motors for the two models: the Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV. Both electric SUVs will be factory-equipped with the all-weather touring tire CrossContact RX in 20- and 21-inch sizes. The tires have been specially developed for safe, quiet, and comfortable driving, even with light off-road usage and moderate snowfall.
Read MoreThe U.S. non-automotive rubber transmission belts market is on a steady growth trajectory, projected to reach a valuation of USD 1.85 billion by 2032, according to a recent report by Polaris Market Research. This expansion reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% from 2024 to 2032.
Read Morehe U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), in collaboration with the Tire Recycling Foundation, announced the launch of a webinar series designed to accelerate the growth of scalable, profitable end-use markets for End-of-Life Tires (ELT). The series entitled “The Road to 100% Tire Circularity: ELTs Going Full Circle” will kick off in September and run through early 2026, covering three of the most promising ELT markets – tire-derived aggregate (TDA), molded and extruded products, and rubber-modified asphalt (RMA) – followed by a capstone session on grants and funding opportunities to support market growth.
Read MoreKuraray Co. announced that its local subsidiary in Singapore, Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. has established the “Kuraray Asia Pacific Technical Center” in Singapore Science Park as a technical support base for the Asian market.
Read MoreHuntsman Corporation announced that Julia Wright will join Huntsman as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary effective on October 13, 2025. Ms. Wright will succeed Huntsman’s current General Counsel, David Stryker, who has announced his retirement effective at the end of the year. Mr. Stryker will move into the Chairman’s Office to serve as Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, pending his retirement.
Read MoreHankook has three of its flagship products on the podium for the 2025 WhatTyre Awards, marking the fifth consecutive year of these prestigious awards. WhatTyre is a tire news and product comparison website that is designed to help consumers find the best tires for their car. Each year, the WhatTyre Awards highlight the top tires across different categories using a tire score algorithm to determine the best products available in the UK tire industry. Hankook won awards and was named a finalist
Read MoreKisuma Chemicals has presented new test data showing that its hydrotalcite-like DHT™-4 additive can significantly enhance the heat, fluid and ageing resistance of chloroprene (CR) and epichlorohydrin (ECO) rubbers. In addition to acting as an efficient acid scavenger and improving both the mechanical and the chemical resistance of rubber compounds, this offers manufacturers a compelling alternative to partially replace fluorine rubbers (FKM) in light of upcoming regulations expected to ban the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Read MoreSpecialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding production capabilities with the addition of rubber processing promoters at its Bushy Park facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The expansion project, currently underway, aims to meet increasing demand and improve supply reliability, with new production expected to come online in November 2025.
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