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Bridgestone launches flagship grand touring tire Turanza Prestige

Specifically engineered for premium sedans and crossovers, the new touring tire delivers a ride with comfortable, responsive handling while leading the segment in wear life. The Turanza Prestige demonstrated a 44% better wear mileage compared to its predecessor and 13% better wear mileage versus the Pirelli P7AS Plus 3 tire.

Teknor Apex receives ISCC PLUS Certification for products under the Sarlink TPV and Monprene TPE brands

Teknor Apex has successfully passed the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) audit by the certifying body DEKRA Audit (Netherlands) at its sites in Belgium and Germany. In December 2024 and January 2025, the company received ISCC PLUS certification for products under the Sarlink® TPV and Monprene® TPE brands.

Sun Chemical to launch two new pigments at European Coatings Show

Visitors of Sun Chemical’s booth will get a first look at Paliocrom Premium Orange L 2900, the newest effect pigment from the highly successful Paliocrom brand family, which are recognized for their maximum chroma and brilliant metallic effects for golden-to-red premium colors.
Sun Chemical will present Lumina HD Exterior Sienna S3903V, the next grade in the Lumina high definition mica effects line. Based on fine synthetic mica with the highest performance properties, the Lumina HD line enables exceptional chroma, enhanced distinctness of image and subtle sparkle

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Cimcorp celebrates 15 years of Dream Factory innovation

Cimcorp announce the 15-year anniversary of its “Dream Factory” solution, an industry game-changer that has transformed tire manufacturing worldwide. Committed to innovation, Cimcorp has continuously enhanced its Dream Factory solution to meet changing industry needs, and the company now stands as a leading automation integrator helping tire makers set new standards for efficiency, productivity, safety, and quality. This milestone coincides with Cimcorp’s 50th anniversary, marking half a century of automation excellence across industries.

Polyurethane with shape memory: From foil to foam

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated – entirely without health risks. The foil allows for isocyanate-free foaming, thus improving workplace safety. Additionally, it offers logistics advantages for storage and transportation. The material can be customized for various applications ranging from the automotive and construction industries to packaging.

Engel and Cannon announce partnership for the advancement of PUR flooding

ENGEL and CANNON, a world leader in the mixing and metering technology for reactive processes such as polyurethane or RTM, have entered a strategic partnership. The aim of this cooperation between two strong partners is to further develop innovative technologies for PUR flooding and enable industrial applications with even higher quality and efficiency.

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