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KRAIBURG TPE introduces the THERMOLAST® H HC/AD1/AP series of compounds that allow adhesion with a range of polar thermoplastics

Braskem announced significant progress towards securing renewable and emissions-free power for its North American production facilities. The Company’s current energy sourcing roadmap calls for more than a 15% reduction in carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 2030 with a path to carbon neutrality by 2050.

Bridgestone announced the launch of its Bridgestone Duravis Van tire. This new premium summer tire for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) delivers maximum efficiency during daily operating conditions. From regional to last mile delivery, the Bridgestone Duravis Van minimises downtime and contributes to reducing total cost of ownership, making it the ideal tire for professionals who want to optimise tire management, while prioritising safety and reliability.

Royal DSM confirms that its target to cut scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has been determined to be in line with the latest climate science and in keeping global warming to no more than 1.5°C by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Carbon announced two all-new damping elastomers, EPU 43 and EPU 45. The elastomers add to Carbon’s already impressive portfolio of materials as part of its idea-to-production platform. They offer new opportunities for breakthrough products in impact protection such as padding, gloves, and helmets.

Davis-Standard announced the appointment of Anthony Toklo as Chief Marketing Officer. In his new role, Tony will assume global responsibility for Davis-Standard’s marketing, communications, and branding initiatives.

The International Rubber Studies Group announces a webinar on EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products. Join them in this interactive session where our expert speakers will address various approaches and perspectives for the proposed EU regulation on deforestation-free products and potential impact on the rubber industry.

YOKOHAMA announced that a car fitted with its global flagship ADVAN brand tires captured the GT300 class series championship of 2022 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series, Japan’s ultimate touring car racing series. A car running on ADVAN tires also captured the GT300 series championship in 2020. YOKOHAMA’s ADVAN racing tires’ excellent grip and handling stability provided the strong support from the ground up that contributed to recapturing the class title.

Maximum output with maximum quality consistency – at Plast Eurasia 2022 from 23 to 26 November in Istanbul, Turkey, ENGEL, the injection molding machine manufacturer and systems solution expert headquartered in Austria, will be presenting how the perfect interplay of injection molding machine, peripherals, automation and Industry 4.0 can combine these requirements with high cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Live on show: the production of liquid silicone blade valves on a tie-bar-less e-victory injection molding machine.

Lubrizol 3D Printing Solutions has announced the commercial release of ESTANE® 3D TPU M88A thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) under a selective availability program. This grade is exclusively designed and certified for HP’s Jet Fusion 5200 series, a 3D printing solution ideal for production applications. ESTANE 3D M88A is a flexible and highly durable material suited for production parts and the printing of complex geometries and lattice structures