Global technology firm, SMX (Security Matters) has expanded its industrial rubber traceability platform to include latex and rubber gloves, extending its material-embedded identity technology to one of the largest and most complex post-use rubber waste streams. The expansion is the…
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EACC launched to support sustainable development in Uganda
East African Carbon Company (EACC), a purpose-built institution focused on developing high-integrity carbon markets across Africa, has officially launched. The organisation has been established as a government-backed facilitator of carbon markets, advancing national climate goals, protecting public land, restoring ecosystems,…
EU project takes a shot at sustainable rubber alternative with birch bark
The EU-supported NORDIC BIO-RUBBER project is advancing a fully bio-based rubber alternative derived from birch bark, an abundant residue from the pulp, paper and plywood industries. Through the project, researchers refined a birch bark bio-refinery process and demonstrated that the…
Toyoda Gosei develops self-supporting front centre airbag
Japan’s Toyoda Gosei says it has developed a new self-supporting front centre airbag as a new line-up of its safety systems. Front centre airbags are installed between the driver and front passenger seats to help prevent occupants from colliding with…
Trinseo launches 4th gen SBR binder platform; targeted at EVs
Specialty materials solutions provider Trinseo has launched its fourth-generation SBR binder platform, engineered for electric vehicle (EV) and battery energy storage system (ESS) applications. Developed in collaboration with global battery manufacturers, Trinseo says it addresses critical industry needs for higher…
Sumitomo Rubber to use sustainable carbon black in tyres
Sumitomo Rubber Industries says that it has for the first time adopted the sustainable carbon black for mass-production Dunlop tyres designed for certain passenger car models. The sustainable carbon black is produced via a chemical recycling process* that uses end-of-life…
Synthomer in receivables purchasing agreement with KLK
UK-headquartered polymers firm Synthomer plc has announced that it has entered into a trade receivables purchasing arrangement with Rainbow State Limited, a subsidiary of its largest shareholder Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Group (KLK). The company has put this temporary arrangement…
OCSiAl opens lab in Serbia for LSR development
Stating that the silicone industry is moving toward smarter, safer, and more energy-efficient materials. OCSiAl, the producer of Tuball graphene nanotubes, says it has opened a new laboratory for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and room-temperature-vulcanising (RTV) systems and added a…
Malaysia NR production up, prices weaken – DOSM
Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production increased 11.4% to 29,673 tonnes in October 2025 from 26,647 tonnes in September, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The agency said the rise was largely driven by the smallholders sector, which contributed…
Thailand’s PSP Specialties moves into Vietnam rubber tyre and footwear sectors
PSP Specialties Public Company Limited, a Thai manufacturer of process oils, is entering Vietnam’s manufacturing sector to supply specialised oils for rubber and tyre production, industrial applications, and footwear manufacturing. Sakesan Crownophanes, PSP Specialties’ Deputy Chief Executive Officer, described Vietnam…