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25.09.2026

Continental sells mycar Tyre & Auto to Tuhu

Continental has announced the sale of its subsidiary mycar Tyre & Auto, one of the largest tire, automotive service and repair chains in Australia, to Tuhu, a leading Chinese automotive service platform. The transaction is based on an enterprise value of 403 million Australian dollars (approx. 250 million euros). The post Continental sells mycar Tyre & Auto to Tuhu appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

25.09.2026

H.B. Fuller reports positive third quarter

The St. Paul, Minnesota-based company reported net income of $79 million, or $1.44 per diluted share, for the quarter ended Aug. 29. That compares with adjusted net income of $83 million and adjusted earnings of $1.52 per share. Adjusted earnings per share rose 21% from a year earlier. The post H.B. Fuller reports positive third quarter appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

25.09.2026

Maxam Tire expands forestry tire portfolio

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. The post Maxam Tire expands forestry tire portfolio appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubb

24.09.2026

Sumitomo Rubber to end karting tire supply at end of 2027

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. said it will discontinue its supply of karting tires at the end of 2027, ending a business that has operated for more than five decades. The company, which supplies karting tires under the Dunlop brand, said Sept. 4 that the decision was made as part of its medium- to long-term management strategy and in response to changes in the business environment. The post Sumitomo Rubber to end karting tire supply at end of 2027 appeared first on Rubber World - The

24.09.2026

Smithers brings materials insight and industry support to 2026 Global Polymer Summit

Smithers announces that Josh Guilliams, Vice President of Consultancy, is speaking at the 2026 Global Polymer Summit from September 28 to 30 in Louisville, Kentucky. Guilliams is also participating in a panel discussion and leading a training course. Additionally, Smithers is once again sponsoring Women of Rubber Division (WORD), a women’s networking event. The post Smithers brings materials insight and industry support to 2026 Global Polymer Summit appeared first on Rubber World - The

24.09.2026

Gummiwerk Kraiburg expands portfolio with adhesion for rollers.

Waldkraiburg, Germany – Gummiwerk KRAIBURG is expanding its portfolio with metal-bonding elastomer compounds for roller applications. The specially developed compounds The post Gummiwerk Kraiburg expands portfolio with adhesion for rollers. appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

24.09.2026

Wevo’s RTV silicones for high-voltage generators

Ostfildern-Kemnat, Germany – In medical technology and industry, high-voltage generators are used wherever technical processes require high electrical voltages – The post Wevo’s RTV silicones for high-voltage generators appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

23.09.2026

Lion Elastomers names Intertex World Resources exclusive North American distributor

Lion Elastomers has appointed Intertex World Resources, Inc. as its exclusive distributor in North America for Royalene® EPDM, SBR and NBR produced at its plants in Geismar, Louisiana and Port Neches, Texas. Intertex will also distribute Trilene Liquid EPDM in the North American market. The agreement is effective September 15, 2026. The post Lion Elastomers names Intertex World Resources exclusive North American distributor appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazin

23.09.2026

Semperit sells M+R Dichtungstechnik stake to Trelleborg

As part of its portfolio optimization and focus on strategic growth areas, the Semperit Group has sold its stake in the profile manufacturer M+R Dichtungstechnik GmbH, based in Seligenstadt, Germany. The buyer is the Trelleborg Group, a global leader in engineered polymer solutions listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The post Semperit sells M+R Dichtungstechnik stake to Trelleborg appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

23.09.2026

Lanxess sharpens flame-retardant portfolio for rigid PU/PIR insulation

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is launching Purventis®, a new flame-retardant platform for insulation material solutions. The first commercial product under the platform is Purventis® Core, a reactive halogen-free phosphorus flame retardant for rigid polyurethane (PU) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation foams. Purventis® Core addresses the growing need among polyol formulators, PU systems houses, and producers of insulation boards or spray foams, to combine fire performance, low

23.09.2026

Borogue brings online new XLPE plant in UAE

Borouge Group International AG announced that, following the successful completion of performance testing, it has delivered the first batch of materials from its new Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) plant in the UAE to customers in the region. The new XLPE plant adds 100,000 tonnes of annual capacity, doubling Borouge International’s current XLPE output in the Middle East and Asia region per year. The post Borogue brings online new XLPE plant in UAE appeared first on Rubber World - The

23.09.2026

Azelis and Imerys expand partnership

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. The post Azelis and Imerys expand partnership appeared first on Rubber World - The Technic

22.09.2026

Continental expands portfolio of large and high-performance tires

Continental has significantly expanded its global portfolio of ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires – tires measuring 18 inches and above – over the past five years and plans to strengthen this segment further in the future. By the end of 2027, the company will add more than 650 new tire sizes across all tire lines, for both original equipment on new cars and the replacement market. The post Continental expands portfolio of large and high-performance tires appeared first on Rubber World

22.09.2026

Aumovio establishes global standard for digital production management

AUMOVIO is advancing the standardization of its manufacturing processes and digitizing a key element of production operations. The virtual line information board (VLIB) is already in use on more than 1,300 AUMOVIO production lines, helping employees identify production deviations quickly, analyze them systematically and implement targeted corrective action. With this proprietary digital analysis tool, the technology company is improving the efficiency, performance and availability of p

22.09.2026

Yokohama Rubber’s natural rubber processing subsidiary receives Thai government’s CSR award

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that Y.T. Rubber Co., Ltd. (YTRC), Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.’s natural rubber processing subsidiary in Thailand, received the Outstanding Provincial-Level CSR Organization Award as part of the “CSR Award 2026” program organized by Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security on August 22, 2026. The post Yokohama Rubber’s natural rubber processing subsidiary receives Thai government’s CSR award appeared first on Rubber World - The

22.09.2026

Titan International promotes Eric Hansen to senior director

Titan International announced the promotion of Eric Hansen to the position of Senior Director Compounding and Materials Management for Titan International, effective July 1, 2026. Eric will be consolidating the leadership role for rubber compounding and materials for all of North American tire production divisions including Titan Tire, Titan Specialty, and Tennessee Custom Mixing operations. The post Titan International promotes Eric Hansen to senior director appeared first on Rubber W

22.09.2026

Dow and Amcor collaborate to accelerate adoption of low-carbon packaging solutions

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 post Dow and Amcor collaborate to accelerate adoption of low-carbon packaging solutions appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

21.09.2026

GPS 2026 Guide is now available online

Akron, OH – As the Global Polymer Summit nears, it’s not too late to register and join your industry collogues The post GPS 2026 Guide is now available online appeared first on Rubber World - The Technical Service Magazine for the Rubber Industry .

21.09.2026

ACE Laboratories and Abdallah Consulting launch Vericarb

ACE Laboratories, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited polymer testing laboratory, and Abdallah Consulting, LLC, a leading advisory firm in the tire pyrolysis industry, have announced the launch of VericarbSM, an independent certification program designed to verify that materials produced and marketed as recovered carbon black (rCB) meet the program's defined criteria for rCB. The post ACE Laboratories and Abdallah Consulting launch Vericarb appeared first on Rubber World - The Tech

21.09.2026

Orion S.A.’s plant in France earns IATF certification

Orion S.A. announced that its conductive additives plant in France has earned the International Automotive Task Force certification. Commonly known as IATF 16949, the certification is the automotive industry’s seal of approval for quality. It confirms that Orion’s facility in Berre-l'Étang has rigorous processes in place to consistently produce products that meet the demanding standards of automotive manufacturers. The post Orion S.A.’s plant in France earns IATF certification appeared