According to Smithers, carbon black is the dominant filler used in tires, but many in the industry see this changing on account of sustainability issues as well as preference for…
Prism Worldwide, a clean technology company based in Kirkland, WA, USA, that produces sustainable polymers made from end-of-life tires, recently acquired CRC Polymer systems, a custom compounding company supplying compounds,…
On the 26 October the world`s No. 1 trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry – K 2022 – closed its doors after eight vibrant days. In total 176,000…
The Taraxagum project, which focuses on the acquisition of natural rubber from dandelions, has expanded its research network with the plant breeder Kartoffelzucht Böhm. The aim of the reinforcement is…
Evonik, one of the world’s leading silica producers, has entered a strategic cooperation with the Pörner Group, Austria, and Phichit Bio Power Co., Ltd., Thailand, to supply sustainable Ultrasil precipitated…
Sri Lanka is considering controlling rubber imports for export industries in a bid to keep domestic rubber prices up, Cabinet spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana said. Sri Lanka export industries approved…
According to Euromap, Europe's Association for plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers, the expected production value for plastics and rubber machinery in Europe in 2022 will be – as in 2021…
Messe Düsseldorf announced that this year will once again see a Circular Economy Forum held at K in Düsseldorf, The World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber, from…
Feica, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, announced that after a two-year hiatus, the 2022 Feica Conference and Expo broke an all-time attendance record and celebrated the…
On 6 September 2022, Bridgestone Brazil announced an additional investment in its tire production plant in Camaçari, in the state of Bahia. According to Bridgestone Brazil, keeping up with the growing…