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G&F Precision Molding has officially launched a new engineering and sales facility in Mullingar, County Westmeath, marking its first expansion into Ireland. The move is part of the company’s strategic plan to align more closely with Europe’s thriving MedTech sector and respond to growing demand from local customers.

Arkema announces a strategic partnership with Movmenta, a cutting-edge sports-tech company developing tailored IoT solutions for the sport industry. As part of this collaboration, Arkema will be responsible for promoting Movmenta’s SOLLO smart sensor technology, a battery-free solution seamlessly embedded into the soles of running shoes, offering real time performance insights for consumers.

Ashland has launched their iSolve℠ customer portal for on-demand information to support specialty additives customers. The portal enables easy access to comprehensive information about the company’s specialty additives and other important related business material including the most recent innovations, products, regulatory documents and more.

Continental sets the standard for tires on modern retro bikes. In the tire test conducted by the German trade magazine MOTORRAD (edition 20/2025 published on September 12, 2025), the combination of ContiRoadAttack 3 CR (front) and ContiRoadAttack 4 (rear) won the test in the retro bike segment.

Continental is launching the new Conti Urban HA 5 NXT city bus tire at the leading trade fair, Busworld Europe, in Brussels. The Conti Urban HA 5 NXT is the manufacturer’s most advanced city bus tire to date: up to 60 percent of the materials used are renewable, recycled and ISCC PLUS mass-balance-certified. By reducing rolling resistance by 25 percent, Continental enables electric buses to operate more efficiently and extend their range by up to 15 percent. At the same time, a newly developed tread compound delivers up to 15 percent higher mileage compared to the Conti Urban HA 3, while still maintaining the proven EU label class B rating for wet grip.

Hankook Tire & Technology was honored with the Community Contribution Award at the 1st CSR Awards for Korean Companies in Hungary, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Hungary, held in Budapest on September 19 (local time).

The event was hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Hungary, in collaboration with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), and the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA). The awards aimed to encourage CSR activities by Korean companies operating in Hungary and sharing best practices from eight exemplary enterprises, including Hankook Tire.

In a move that aligns with the growing demand for eco-conscious mobility solutions, KRAIBURG TPE has launched a new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) series specifically designed for e-bike handles. The THERMOLAST® R RC/UV/AP series combines sustainability, performance, and ergonomic design to meet the evolving needs of the micromobility market.

K 2025 is the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry – a global hub for innovation, an international networking platform, and a driving force for sustainable development. This year, the spotlight is on circular economy, resource efficiency, and climate protection – perfectly aligning with the mission of the Allianz Zukunft Reifen (AZuR). Together with eight partner organizations, AZuR will showcase hands-on, forward-looking, and cross-industry solutions for a functioning circular economy for End-of-Life tires (ELT) at the Rubber Street in Hall 6, Booth 6C54/06.

MAXAM’s AgriXtra series now includes new fitments specifically built for the most demanding equipment categories, including high horsepower tractors, sprayers, floaters and harvesters. With growing equipment sizes and higher load requirements becoming the norm across the agricultural industry, these tire solutions are engineered with advanced casing technology and steel belted construction to deliver exceptional strength, flotation, and endurance – while reducing ground impact and enhancing overall productivity.

As new technologies, workforce expectations and environmental challenges continue to shape the field of engineering, continuous upskilling is essential. UWM’s expert-led, career-focused programs offer practical training in areas such as electric power, mechanical engineering, plastics and rubber, facility management, manufacturing and Six Sigma.