Japan’s Tosoh Corporation says it has strengthened the production system for its latest Skyprene SG Series composite-grade chloroprene rubber (CR). The SG Series incorporates biomass-derived cellulose nanofibre (CNF). The SG Series’ incorporation of biomass-derived CNF reduces the amount of fossil fuel–based…
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Birla Carbon to pump up capacity for ELT-based carbon fillers
India’s Birla Carbon says it is scaling up its production of end-of-life-tyre (ELT)-derived carbon fillers, aiming for these circular materials to make up to 10% of its global product portfolio. The company markets these solutions under its Continua brand and says…
Huntsman/Steitz Secura apply scrap PU in footwear
US materials firm Huntsman, in collaboration with safety shoe manufacturer Steitz Secura, has developed what it says is a breakthrough polyurethane (PU) solution that can help improve the circularity of safety footwear. Together, the two companies have created a Daltoped…
India launches anti-dumping probe of HBR from Singapore/China
Asian countries China and Singapore and the US are being probed by India in an anti-dumping investigation into imports of halo isobutene isoprene rubber (HIIR). also known as halobutyl rubber (HBR), into the country. The period under probe will look…
Gemspring completes acquisition of Goodyear’s polymer biz for US$650 mn
Gemspring Capital Management, a middle-market private equity firm, has announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of tyre maker Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s polymer chemicals business, for a purchase price of US$650 million, subject to adjustments. At the…
Perpetuus to advance graphene-based tyres with tie-up with Asiatic Rubber
UK’s Perpetuus Advanced Materials, following the successful launch of its sustainable graphene enhanced natural rubber masterbatch, has announced a joint venture with India-based Asiatic Rubber Pvt. Ltd. This partnership marks a major milestone in the commercial deployment of its advanced…
Nokian Tyres launches “smart” tyre technology with load-sensing
Nokian Tyres has launched Intuitu 2.0, said to be the next-generation of smart tyre technology featuring smart pressure assistant with load-sensing. It adds that for the first time in agriculture, farmers can get tyre pressure recommendations on the go, based…
Sweden and Norway in jv for tyre recycling
Tyre recycling companies Swedish Tyre Recycling and Norwegian Tyre Recycling are entering into a joint venture for the management of end-of-life tyres in both countries. All operational activities will be coordinated through Bon Orbit, a jointly owned company between the two…
Taiwanese rubber company to buy former Sumitomo Rubber plant in US
Taiwan-based Hwa Fong Rubber has announced that it will acquire the former Sumitomo Rubber manufacturing plant in Tonawanda, US. Hwa Fong Rubber says it intends to open manufacturing operations in early 2026, hiring up to 250 people to start with. The…
Zeon launches IoT platform at facilities
Japan’s Zeon Corporation says it has developed and begun operating a new IoT platform to support companywide smart factory initiatives. The platform enables Zeon to visualise and leverage the diverse data generated at its manufacturing sites and R&D centre, helping…