German tyre recycler Pyrum Innovations says it has submitted documents to authorities to apply for the early start of construction of its new plant “Green Factory II GmbH” at the new site in Perl-Besch, Germany. The ground-breaking ceremony at the…
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OCSiAl opens first European graphene nanotube production facility
OCSiAl, the global leader in graphene nanotube technology, has opened its first European production facility. The facility, located in Serbia will produce Tuballt nanotubes and nanotube-based products, marking a significant step forward in integrating nanomaterials into various industries. More than…
Zeon takes action against Arlanxeo on lithium ion battery materials patent in Germany
Japan’s Zeon Corporation says it has filed a lawsuit recently in the District Court of Munich, Germany, against Arlanxeo Deutschland GmbH (Arlanxeo), a manufacturer and supplier of lithium-ion battery materials, for infringement of Zeon’s German patent on lithium-ion battery materials,…
Wacker pumps up silicone specialties with new production site in Czech Republic
German silicones maker Wacker Chemie has strengthened its focus on silicone specialties in Europe with the construction of a new production site. When fully operational, the site will be able to supply over 20,000 tonnes/year of custom-made silicones. First production…
Nokian considering laying off workers at Finnish tyre facility
Nokian Heavy Tyres says it has started a two-week “change negotiations” with workers in what it says is a part of a move to “adapt production to the market and demand situation.” The negotiations concern the Nokia factory employees of…
Timberland, Vans, North Face to roll out footwear of regenerative rubber from Thailand
US apparel, footwear and accessories companies firm VF Corporation says that its three-year-old regenerative rubber sourcing project is finally coming to market with several of its brands releasing new product collections this year that take advantage of rubber produced from…
Arlanxeo launches new BR production line in Brazil
Arlanxeo, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, has opened a new 65 kilotonne/year polybutadiene (BR) production line in Brazil, typically used in tyre and other rubber compounds. The new production line supplements Arlanxeo’s existing production capacity in Brazil, and reinforces our commitment…
Enviro delivers pyrolysis oil to Preem
Tyre recycler Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) will begin delivering recovered pyrolysis oil as part of the order from Swedish oil company Preem that was announced in November of last year. Preem will use the oil as a raw material for…
Goodyear unveils 90% sustainable demo tyre
US-based Goodyear Tire has unveiled a demonstration tyre comprised of 90% sustainable materials, which it says has passed all applicable regulatory testing as well as Goodyear’s internal testing. This demonstration tyre also tested to have lower rolling resistance when compared…
Pyrum and Polyfuels to jointly build four pyrolysis plants
Pyrum Innovations, a pioneer in the sustainable recycling of end-of-life tyres (ELT) based on its patented pyrolysis technology, and Polyfuels Group AB intend to jointly build and operate four pyrolysis plants as part of a joint venture. Both companies have…