Rubber news

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  24 September 2025

  UBE Unveils Third U-BE-INFINITY Product

  UBE certifies ISCC mass balance polybutadiene, enhancing environmental impact and product value, aligning with goals for climate change, circular economy, and nature positivity.
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  16 September 2025

  Elkem Advances Silicone Rubber Recycling Innovation

  Elkem validates a new mechanical recycling process for HCR, enabling over 50% reintegration, reducing waste and carbon footprint, and supporting circular economy goals.
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  11 September 2025

  Momentive Expands European Distribution with Safic-Alcan Partnership

  Safic-Alcan will distribute Momentive's silicone elastomers in France and Eastern Europe, enhancing market reach and supporting innovation, performance, and sustainability.
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  9 September 2025

  Continental Adopts LANXESS's Sustainable Rubber Additive

  Vulkanox HS Scopeblue reduces CO2 footprint by over 30% using bio-circular materials and renewable energy, enhancing rubber durability without altering production processes.
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  3 September 2025

  WACKER Launches Serial Production of Flexible Sensor Electronics at K 2025

  WACKER unveils automated production of NEXIPAL® Sense laminates, offering flexible, durable sensor solutions for robotics, automotive, and medical tech, with sustainable manufacturing practices.
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  3 September 2025

  Asahi Kasei Introduces PFAS-Free Polyamides and CFRP Recycling at K-Show 2025

  Showcasing innovations in carbon fiber recycling, bio-based materials, and lightweight automotive solutions at K 2025, focusing on sustainability and streamlined production.

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  2 September 2025

  Stahl Introduces RelcaDur® Water-Based Bonding System

  RelcaDur® offers a water-based, non-toxic solution for bonding rubber to substrates, enhancing vehicle NVH components with sustainability and performance.
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  30 July 2025

  Bridgestone, BB&G, Versalis to Recycle Tyres in Closed Loop

  The partnership aims to recycle end-of-life tyres into new ones using pyrolysis, enhancing sustainability and circularity in the tyre industry.
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  29 July 2025

  EU allocates €3M for 915 dismissed Goodyear workers in Germany

  The EU will fund career support for dismissed workers in Germany, covering 60% of costs. Approval from the European Parliament and Council is pending.
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  17 June 2025

  WACKER Unveils Silicone Elastomers for Diverse Applications

  At K 2025, new silicone products for grid expansion, e-mobility, and sustainability are showcased, highlighting innovations in insulators, busbars, and eco-friendly materials.
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  3 November 2024

  Bolder Industries Partners to Launch E.U. Facility for Sustainable Materials at Antwerp Port

  The new facility will boost sustainable material production, processing 3M tires annually, with reduced CO2 and water use, supported by strategic partners for design and project management.
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  13 June 2024

  Orion S.A. Adds Tire Pyrolysis Oil Tanks in Poland

  The new tanks will store TPO for conversion into circular carbon black, aiding tire recycling and environmental efforts through partnerships focused on sustainability and innovation.
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  21 May 2024

  Novo Holdings and A.P. Moller Holding Invest €150M in CIRCTEC's Tyre Pyrolysis Plant in the Netherlands

  The €150M funding will build Europe's largest tyre pyrolysis recycling facility in Delfzijl, converting waste tyres into sustainable fuels and chemicals, reducing emissions and supporting circular economy.
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  21 May 2024

  Circtec Begins Construction on Circular Factory in Delfzijl

  The new factory will convert 200,000 tons of used tires into green chemicals, reducing CO2 emissions by 5% of the Dutch chemical sector and creating over 120 jobs. Expansion is planned for 2027-2028.
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  22 February 2024

  Michelin, Antin, and Enviro to Build Tire Recycling Plant in Sweden

  The plant in Uddevalla will use Enviro’s pyrolysis tech to recycle 35,000 tons of tires annually, creating 40 jobs. Multi-year contracts secured for tire supply and material upcycling. Operational by 2025.
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  19 January 2024

  Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens Launch Industrial-Scale Bio-Butadiene Plant

  The new plant in Bassens produces bio-based butadiene from ethanol, aiming to replace petrochemical sources and support sustainable synthetic elastomer production. The project has €80M investment and created 20 jobs.
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  1 August 2023

  UPM Biochemicals Acquires SunCoal Industries

  The acquisition integrates unique technology for renewable functional fillers, enhancing UPM's biorefining capabilities and supporting growth in sustainable chemicals and materials.
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  20 June 2023

  Arlanxeo to Close Zwijndrecht Plant, 278 Jobs Lost

  The plant closure is due to severe competition and high production costs. Despite investments, a sustainable future was unattainable. A social plan will support affected workers.
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  13 April 2023

  Versalis Invests in Specialized Elastomers Production in Ravenna

  The Ravenna site will see an €80M investment to boost production of thermoplastic rubbers, polybutadiene, and SBR for the tire and automotive sectors, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
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  22 March 2023

  WACKER Expands Silicone Sealant Production in Nünchritz

  The expansion will boost production and filling capacities, create jobs, and support sustainable construction with alkoxy silicones. Completion is expected by fall 2024, pending regulatory approval.
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  2 March 2023

  Synthos to Halt ESBR Production at Kralupy Plant

  Production will cease in Q2 2023 due to high utility costs and geopolitical issues. Annual ESBR capacity will drop from 430,000 to 320,000 tonnes. Other rubber types will continue production in Poland and Germany.
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  29 August 2022

  UPM Biorefinery Progress in Leuna

  The Leuna biorefinery will produce sustainable glycols and lignin-based fillers by late 2023. BioMEG and BioMPG will support various industries, promoting renewable circularity in the chemicals value chain.
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  31 May 2022

  LANXESS to Acquire DSM Elastomers for EUR 310 Million

  The acquisition, valued at an EBITDA multiple of 6, will be EPS accretive by 2011. The deal includes EPDM plants in the Netherlands and Brazil, pending antitrust approval and employee consultation.
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  24 May 2022

  WACKER Expands Silicone Rubber Production in US and Germany

  To meet rising demand, significant capacity expansions for liquid and high-consistency silicone rubber are planned globally, with investments over €100 million and new sites in India, Czech Republic, and Japan.
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  23 March 2022

  MOL Builds New Propylene Plant in Hungary

  The new plant in Tiszaújváros will produce 100,000 tons of propylene annually, boosting self-sufficiency and creating jobs. It's part of a $4.5 billion investment to make the city a regional chemical hub.
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  9 February 2022

  Lummus and Synthos Advance Bio-Butadiene Technology for Sustainable Rubber in Poland

  The bio-butadiene technology is ready for implementation, with a plant capacity of 40,000 metric tons per year. The project moves to the engineering phase, leveraging BASF’s extraction tech and digitalization.
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  22 September 2021

  Synthos Approves New Butadiene Unit in Plock, Poland

  Air Liquide will provide engineering and construction for a new butadiene extraction unit in Plock, Poland, using BASF technology. The unit, with a 120 kt/y capacity, is set to start production in 2024.
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  4 August 2021

  Rain Carbon Opens Advanced Rubber Lab in Germany

  The $1.3M lab in Duisburg enhances technical services and R&D for rubber products, improving grip and reducing rolling resistance in tires, and fostering stronger customer relationships.
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  31 May 2021

  Synthos Advances Bio-Butadiene Production in Poland

  A feasibility study for a 20,000-ton bio-butadiene plant is underway, focusing on sustainable synthetic rubber from bio-ethanol, leveraging expertise in renewable materials and technology scaling.
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  28 April 2021

  Trinseo and ETB Partner to Develop Bio-Based 1,3-Butadiene in the Netherlands

  The collaboration aims to scale up bio-based 1,3-butadiene production from ethanol, focusing on sustainable rubber for green tires, with a pilot plant feasibility study in Europe.