Japan’s Zeon Corp. says it is making preparations for the establishment of a new production line for its rubber-based Li-ion battery binders at its manufacturing site in Pasadena, Texas. Zeon expects the newly established facility to be operational within 2026.…
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Hankook introduces new technology for EV tyre brand
South Korean tyre company Hankook Tire & Technology has introduced its exclusive technology system for iON, a tyre brand designed for electric vehicles (EVs). Based on the internal test conducted by Hankook Tire, the iON demonstrates up to 18% reduction…
ZC Rubber strengthens partnership with Leapmotor on future EV projects
China’s tyre maker ZC Rubber has announced that the strategic partnership with Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co Ltd, an electric vehicle (EV) company in China, to further strengthen the two parties’ cooperation in the automotive field. Leapmotor manufactures EVs and auto…
Goodyear to slash 1,200 jobs in Europe, Middle East and Africa
US tyre maker Goodyear Tyre & Rubber says it has approved a rationalisation and workforce reorganisation plan in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region that will lead to 1,200 job cuts. This move is in alignment with their…
Rubber industry in the digital age: how technology can save forests, boost business
Emerging policies on ethical material sourcing, such as the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)’s zero-deforestation rule, underscore ecosystem preservation and market growth. Meanwhile, advanced traceability technological evolution will aid in efficiently achieving these goals for the rubber industry, according to Angelica…
LD Carbon/TRS to produce rubber powders in South Korea
South Korean waste treatment and raw material recycling company LD Carbon and TRS, end-of-life tyres recycler, have entered into an MoU for the set up of the first factory to produce TRS’s TyreXol rubber powder produced utilising TRS’s water pulse…
GRI to increase rCB content in tyres; Green series features 80% sustainable content
Sri Lankan tyre maker GRI says it is increasing its efforts in utilising recycled carbon black (rCB) for compounding and in its specialty tyre production as the tyre manufacturing industry shifts towards sustainable practices, products, and eco-friendly solutions. It has…
Turnkey system for LSR optics in LED headlights
Working hand in hand with US materials firm Dow, Austrian mould technology provider Elmet says it has fine-tuned the manufacturing technology for the main optics of LED headlights with ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam) functionality to suit it for use with…
Research finds no release of CNTs from tyre tread wear, says OCSiAl
Single wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs), also known as graphene nanotubes, offer unique benefits in comparison to standard tyre additives, such as silica and carbon black, leading to a growing number of projects for developing safer and more eco-friendly tyres. Due…
Zeon Invests in US firms for green hydrogen and cathode materials
Japanese manufacturer of synthetic rubber Zeon Corporation, through its venture capital arm Zeon Ventures Inc, says it has invested US$50 million in Verdagy, a US start-up that has developed scalable, cost effective green hydrogen electrolysis technology. In addition, Zeon plans…