German rubber machinery maker Desma’s Indian subsidiary has claimed success having delivered 2,000 injection moulding machines to date. The 2,000th injection moulding machine was recently delivered to Suja Shoei Industries in Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu state, which also has a joint venture…
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Continental to acquire Trelleborg’s printing solutions business
German technology firm Continental has signed an agreement to acquire Trelleborg’s printing solutions business, headquartered in Lodi Vecchio, Italy. Thereby, the technology company says it complements its surface solutions and printing technology portfolio in order to enhance its presence with…
Toyoda Gosei develops pedestrian protection airbag
Japan’s Toyoda Gosei Co. has developed a pedestrian protection airbag that will protect the pedestrian’s head when hit by a vehicle. Toyoda Gosei has developed various types of airbags that protect vehicle occupants; this will be Toyoda Gosei’s first airbag…
ZC Rubber harnesses 5G to increase efficiency
Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber), a Chinese tyre manufacturer, plans to leverage 5G technology to improve data network platform innovation and data-driven manufacturing process reengineering. Through network collaboration, flexible production, and service expansion, it said that it will improve core…
Continental to separate ContiTech and tyre businesses
In line with its restructuring, German technology firm Continental says thatits tyres business and ContiTech non-tyre rubber and plastics products sectors will be independent business units, effective 1 January. Meanwhile, it will split its Automotive Technologies branch into five business…
Goodyear shifts to renewable energy in Euro, Turkish plants
In the first of a multi-phase plan to procure 100% renewable energy in all of its facilities across Europe, Middle East and Africa by the end of 2022, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company stated it will adopt 100%rcent renewable energy at its Goodyear factories across…
Enviro’s recovered oil and carbon black ISCC certified
The oil and carbon black that Scandinavian Enviro Systems recovers from end-of-life vehicle tyres in its plant in Åsensbruk have been accredited under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme.In doing so, Enviro says it has become the first company in…
Barwell introduces features for humid ops in deflashing machinery
Worldwide rubber processing machine manufacturer, Barwell Global Ltd, has added several new features and options to its BFT range of cryogenic deflashing machines to ensure optimum efficiency in hot and humid environments, targeting many of the Asian markets. Cryogenic deflashing…
Dow unveils cutting-edge automotive tech facilities; collaborates on silicone leather application for SUV
US materials science company Dow has launched MobilityScience Studios, which are touted to be cutting-edge facilities aimed towards providing faster and more effective solutions for acoustics, sealing, powertrain, and fluid system components. The first two studios, located in Midland, Michigan…
Birla Carbon eyes net-zero carbon by 2050; expands clean product production capacity in India
Birla Carbon, an India-based carbon black (CB) manufacturer and supplier is targeting to achieve a zero net carbon emissions by 2050. The goal is aligned with the Paris Agreement on climate change and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s…