InnoVent Renewables announces its formation with a corporate mission to drive renewable energy forward by mitigating the global environmental challenge of waste tires. InnoVent Renewables launched as a U.S.-based technology and operations company with a proprietary continuous pyrolysis technology that converts waste tires, plastics, and biomass into valuable fuels and chemicals.
Read MoreGlobal bioplastics production to triple by 2026 (2.4 million tons to 7.5 million tons), driven by eco-friendly demand. Biodegradable, renewable-source polymers combat harm caused by non-biodegradable plastics. Stringent regulations in Europe and North America boost bio-based plastics. Innovation and new perspectives emerge in the bioplastics industry. Industries actively adopt sustainable alternatives, reshaping material sourcing and product development. Automotive sector’s quest for lightweight, eco-conscious materials fuels bioplastics market growth. A pivotal shift towards innovation and sustainability underscores the industry’s trajectory. Anticipated bioplastics surge signifies a transformative vision for a greener future.
Read MoreVanderbilt Chemicals, LLC announced the recent promotions of Dan Murphy and Brian Gauquier
Read MoreAt a meeting of Camex’s Executive Management Committee, held August 15, the Federal Government of Brazil approved the increase in the tax rate applied to imports of natural rubber. The elastomer tax will increase from 3.2% to 10.8% for a period of 24 months.
Read MoreNovagard, a woman-owned innovator and manufacturer of silicone sealants, coatings, lubricants, and foams announced that they received UL 746E certification on two of their conformal coatings.
Read MoreFluon+™ enhanced materials and compounds improve performance properties of wire and cable, such as durability, flexibility and heat resistance, in demanding applications. AGC Chemicals will feature these materials at the 2023 IWCS Supplier Exhibition, booth 116, September 17–18 in Orlando.
Read MoreMAXAM Tire will be featuring various standard and VF AGRIXTRA products as well as the all-new AGILXTRA series at Farm Progress. While the AGRIXTRA product lines of agricultural tires have had several years of success across the American and European agricultural markets; MAXAM’s upcoming display of new sizes enhancing the AGRIXTRA product offer reiterates its commitment to bring business solutions that deliver the performance, quality, and value that its customers expect around the world.
Read MoreIt’s not too late to sign up for the annual Detroit Rubber Group Golf Outing. The outing will be held on Tuesday, August 22 at Bay Point Golf Club in West Bloomfield, MI.
Read Morehe Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced Sika’s SikaForce®-840 L07 and Wanhua’s WANNATE® 9131FC as the finalists for this year’s Polyurethane Innovation Award. The annual honor recognizes inventive new commercial technologies within the polyurethanes industry.
The award will be presented to the winner during the 65th Polyurethanes Technical Conference, September 25-27, in San Antonio, TX.
After nearly five years of planning, Continental announced Atlas Energy Solutions has contracted Continental to supply the conveyor belt for the Dune Express, a world-renowned conveyor system accompanied by digital solution components. During the planning phase, the two companies worked closely together to solve various technical challenges that had arisen due to the size and complexity of the project. For example, the total system has an impressive 42-mile length, which includes a world record single conveyor belt flight length of 16.4 miles without a mid-booster drive.
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