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13.10.2026

Nexen Tire opens additional distribution center in Australia

NEXEN TIRE announced that it has recently opened an additional distribution center in Perth, the largest hub city in Western Australia, strengthening its logistics infrastructure. The company plans to significantly expand its supply capabilities in the steadily growing Australian market and further solidify its brand presence there. NEXEN TIRE has established logistics bases in major cities on the east coast, including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. With the opening of the Perth cente

13.10.2026

Michelin advances bio-based resin production in France

Michelin ResiCare announced that construction is underway on a production line for its DragonFly project at an Ajinomoto industrial site in Nesle. The facility is expected to begin operating in the second quarter of 2027. The project uses fermentation to produce a bio-based aromatic molecule that can be used in Michelin's next-generation resins. The company says the technology could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from producing the molecule by up to 96% compared with fossil-based alte

13.10.2026

Covestro’s Steven Reinstadler to receive CPI’s distinguished leadership award

Covestro LLC announced that Steven Reinstadtler, architectural and construction coatings manager at Covestro, has been selected to receive the Center for the Polyurethane Industry’s (CPI) Distinguished Leadership Award. The award was presented during the Closing Session and Awards Luncheon at the 2026 CPI Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Orlando, Florida, on October 7, 2026. The post Covestro’s Steven Reinstadler to receive CPI’s distinguished leadership award appeared

13.10.2026

Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 01 automatically adapts to driving conditions

Nokian Tyres’ revolutionary studded winter tire, the Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta® 01, is now available for purchase in tire shops around the world. The innovative product represents a step forward in the company’s legacy as the inventor of the winter tire – a studded tire that responds to changes in driving conditions. The post Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 01 automatically adapts to driving conditions appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry

12.10.2026

RPM International reports record first quarter

The Medina-headquartered manufacturer of coatings, sealants and building materials reported $2.22 billion in sales for the quarter ended Aug. 31, up 4.8% from a year earlier. Net income increased 12.6% to $256.4 million, or $2.01 per diluted share. The post RPM International reports record first quarter appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

12.10.2026

Ansell opens Xperience & Innovation Studio in Portugal

Ansell Limited announced the opening of a second Ansell Xperience & Innovation Studio (AXIS) location near Coimbra, Portugal, servicing the European market. The first AXIS center opened in October of last year in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA. The post Ansell opens Xperience & Innovation Studio in Portugal appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

12.10.2026

Trelleborg to publish third quarter report on October 23

Trelleborg Group’s financial report for the third quarter of 2026 will be published on Friday, October 23, at about 7:45 am CEST. A webcast conference call for investors, analysts, and media will be held at 9:00 am CEST on the same day. Trelleborg will be represented by Peter Nilsson, President and CEO, and Fredrik Nilsson, CFO. The presentation will be held in English. The post Trelleborg to publish third quarter report on October 23 appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Serv

12.10.2026

PPG announces $70 million expansion of Huntsville facility

PPG announced a $70 million investment to expand its aerospace transparencies site in Huntsville, Alabama. The investment is part of a series of multi-year projects that support the company’s ongoing efforts to increase production capacity and continued growth of PPG’s aerospace transparencies business. The post PPG announces $70 million expansion of Huntsville facility appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

12.10.2026

Avient unveils new flame-resistant polymer technology

Avient Corp. has introduced new flame-resistant polymer technologies that use recycled materials while helping manufacturers meet increasingly strict fire-safety requirements. The Avon Lake-based materials company unveiled the products ahead of the Fakuma 2026 industry trade show in Germany. The new materials are aimed at electrical, electronics and appliance applications The post Avient unveils new flame-resistant polymer technology appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Servi

09.10.2026

Dunlop expands support for smallholder rubber farmers in Indonesia

Dunlop is expanding a program to help smallholder natural rubber farmers in Indonesia as the tire company seeks to strengthen its supply chain and promote more sustainable rubber production. The second phase of Dunlop’s Sustainable Natural Rubber project began in April and will continue through April 2029. The program will continue in the Jambi region of Sumatra and expand to Rantau Prapat in North Sumatra. The post Dunlop expands support for smallholder rubber farmers in Indonesia app

09.10.2026

Trelleborg acquires sealing profiles company in Southern Europe

The Trelleborg Group, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, has signed an agreement and completed the acquisition of Producta S.r.l. The company is a leading manufacturer of advanced sealing solutions and extruded profiles for the building and construction industry, mainly in Italy and Greece. The post Trelleborg acquires sealing profiles company in Southern Europe appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

09.10.2026

Wacker to present oil-exuding liquid silicone rubber at Fakuma

For the first time, WACKER will be presenting an oil-exuding liquid silicone rubber with coolant resistant properties at FAKUMA, the 30th international trade show for plastics processing, starting October 12 through 16. ELASTOSIL® LR 3822 was specifically designed for applications in the field of e-mobility with a focus on connector seals and sealing elements in the cooling circuit of EV traction batteries. The post Wacker to present oil-exuding liquid silicone rubber at Fakuma appeare

09.10.2026

Braskem is over two-thirds of its decarbonization goals

Braskem has already achieved more than two-thirds of its goal of reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations by 15% by 2030. This progress is the result of the company's Industrial Decarbonization Program, which has already implemented initiatives responsible for reducing more than 1.2 million tons of CO²e per year. The post Braskem is over two-thirds of its decarbonization goals appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Ind

09.10.2026

RPM completes acquisition of Volteco

RPM International Inc. announced that it has completed the previously communicated acquisition of Volteco S.p.A. (Volteco), an Italy-based leading supplier of below-grade waterproofing solutions, for its Tremco Construction Products Group (Tremco CPG). This strategic acquisition brings a unique and differentiated technology platform to Tremco CPG. The post RPM completes acquisition of Volteco appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

08.10.2026

Momentive begins production of NXT P97 Silane at its India facility

Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive) announced the production of NXT™ P97 Silane at its Chennai, India facility. The investment strengthens supply reliability while expanding access to advanced tire technology and technical expertise, supporting one of the world's fastest-growing tire manufacturing markets. The post Momentive begins production of NXT P97 Silane at its India facility appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

08.10.2026

API International increases Midwest warehouse capacity by 75 percent.

API International has completed a major expansion of its Greenfield, Indiana, warehouse, increasing its Midwest warehouse capacity by 75%, positioning inventory closer to major East Coast infrastructure markets, and reducing typical delivery times from as many as seven business days to as few as one business day. The post API International increases Midwest warehouse capacity by 75 percent. appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

08.10.2026

Claus Bauer named interim head of finance for Aumovio SE

Dr Jutta A. Dönges will leave AUMOVIO SE by mutual agreement after one year with the company to pursue new professional opportunities. She will step down from her position as a member of the Executive Board effective October 7, 2026, and will leave the company effective October 31, 2026. The Supervisory Board respects this decision and would like to thank Jutta Dönges for her valuable contribution to the company’s development. Until a permanent successor for the finance function has be

07.10.2026

Natural rubber prices at multi-year highs

Natural rubber (NR) prices strengthened sharply in 2026, with major benchmarks reaching multi-year highs as tight supply, firm consumption, elevated crude oil and synthetic rubber prices, and weather uncertainty supported the market. This is according the IRSG Natural Rubber Price Outlook - Short and Long-term Perspective report. The momentum accelerated in the third quarter. In September, Indonesian SIR20 was 39% higher year-on-year, Thai STR20 33%, Malaysian SMR20 34%, European TSR20

07.10.2026

Bluestar Silicones launches the first mechanically recycled silicone

Bluestar Silicones announces the launch of the first mechanically recycled silicone masterbatch in its portfolio to meet technical performance and product quality comparable to conventional materials. Incorporating 33% mechanically recycled content, this new product, now available for pre-commercial sales, expands Bluestar Silicones’ Sircle™ circular technologies portfolio while supporting the company’s broader sustainability strategy. The post Bluestar Silicones launches the first mec

07.10.2026

Akron Polymer Cluster, University of Warwick form transatlantic partnership

The Polymer Industry Cluster and the University of Warwick in Coventry, United Kingdom, have launched a collaboration aimed at accelerating polymer and advanced materials innovation and commercialization between the U.S. and U.K. The partnership will connect Warwick researchers and spinouts with Greater Akron's polymer industry, scale-up facilities and commercialization network, while giving Polymer Industry Cluster companies and researchers access to Warwick's research expertise, faci