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Danbury, CT – Join SPE’s online workshop, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): From Fundamental Insights to Contemporary Technologies, November 10, 12 &

K – The World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber – is further strengthening its international portfolio in India, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies: Messe Düsseldorf India and the Plastics Machinery Manufacturers Association of India (PMMAI) have entered into a long-term strategic partnership for the further development of PLASTFOCUS, one of India’s key trade fairs for the plastics industry. Messe Düsseldorf and PMMAI now co-own PLASTFOCUS, laying the foundation for a long-term commitment to one of the world’s most dynamic plastics markets.

Pirelli is the exclusive supplier of 22-inch tires for the new BRABUS BODO CABRIOLET. For this model, Pirelli has developed a bespoke P Zero, which is also available for the Coupé version. The tire has been designed to provide the Gran Turismo with grip, even at the high speeds of which this convertible is capable, while also delivering the comfort and precision required by the German luxury brand.

Gerlach Maschinenbau GmbH will present VulcaRAMix for the first time worldwide at the Global Polymer Summit (GPS) Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. The cloud-based simulation platform can be seen live at booth 621 on September 29 and 30.
Bringing a new profile or a new compound onto a continuous curing line today usually means one thing: trial runs. Line time is tied up, material is scrapped, measurements are taken and settings adjusted — often over several days. The right settings depend in a non-linear way on the profile geometry, the compound and the configuration of the line, so experience alone becomes unreliable with every new combination.

The new Joliet location offers a broad selection of Goodyear and Cooper tires, giving drivers trusted tire options for their vehicle, budget and driving needs. That includes Goodyear products such as the Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season for year-round performance; Goodyear Wrangler Steadfast HT for highway all-season performance and ride comfort; Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 for all-weather driving; and Goodyear ElectricDrive 2 for EV-focused performance, along with tire options for high-performance, all-weather and all-terrain driving.

Maxam Tire announces an expansion of its forestry tire portfolio with the introduction of the MS934, a new series for forwarders and skidders, and the MS936 TimberXtra, for skidders and feller bunchers. Both series are engineered to deliver exceptional traction, flotation and durability for forestry applications operating in different terrains and conditions.

Azelis announced the expansion of its partnership with Imerys, world leader in mineral-based specialties. Effective 1 December 2026, Azelis will extend its distribution agreement with Imerys for their Plastics, Adhesives and Sealants, and Paints and Coatings products across Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, N. Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Under the collaboration, Dow and Amcor will work together to identify technically and commercially viable packaging applications, engage value chain partners early in the adoption process, and provide carbon footprint information to support customers as they navigate complex packaging decisions.

The company formerly known as the Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) business area of Continental announced its new name: neuwerk. The identity marks an important milestone following the acquisition by Regent in February 2026 and reflects the company’s next phase as an independent global organization.