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TechnoBiz is organizing “Rubber Week 2024” during 22-26 April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand at Century Park Hotel in cooperation with Rubber Technology Research Centre (RTEC), Mahidol University, Thailand and King Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

By offering a new class of materials, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is playing a significant role in improving fire protection in electric vehicle drives. The material is called “Quantix ULTRA” and it resists melting even at extreme temperatures of up to 1,200 degrees Celsius. Processing the material in injection molding is both versatile and economical. Given that today’s vehicles call for lightweight construction, its lower density compared to metallic materials is an additional advantage.

Starlim North America Corp. produces 60 unique silicone components for the health care, mobility, automotive and consumer goods industries. This investment will support the company’s addition of a new curing oven and cleanroom, and new manufacturing equipment for their London plant.

Elkem ASA has signed an agreement to acquire REC Solar Norway AS from REC Solar Holdings AS, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries. This transaction will give Elkem control of industrial areas and facilities in Norway, including areas next to Elkem’s activities at Fiskaa in Kristiansand.

Asahi Kasei and an affiliated company have acquired the widely recognized international sustainability certification ISCC PLUS for several products in the fields of thermoplastic elastomers and rubbers, engineering plastics, and other materials.

Guill Tool has released its new reciprocating head. The traditional tip and die assembly is replaced with a linear reciprocating assembly that changes the tube’s profile within a given length. This process is repeated throughout a single extrusion run without interruptions. Cutting capability, in association with the extrusion speed, cuts the finished product to length.

The updated Manufacturing Solutions will leverage the latest advancements in the field to enhance the manufacturing process. Clients can expect expanded capabilities that cater to a diverse range of applications. Nice Rapid remains dedicated to providing customized solutions that address the unique requirements of each project. The optimized Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding services are designed to streamline production, reducing lead times without compromising quality.

To increase tire recycling productivity specifically, BCA Industries built a portable shredding system called the PD1000 IO X, designed for use with open-top walking floor trailers. The PD1000 IO X comprises the PD1000 shredder along with a PD1000 IO conveyor, a unique “double-jointed” system that hydraulically “unfolds” to a height of 13 feet.

Nokian Tyres will ship tire material from its Southeast Tennessee factory to help Flatrock Motorsports Park reinforce safety barriers at its racing circuits in Cumberland County, Tennessee.

The global tiremaker operates a zero-waste-to-landfill factory in Dayton, 32 miles from the motorsports park that will feature multiple FIA-certified racing circuits, as well as world-class events, amenities and entertainment.