Rubber news

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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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  2 September 2025

  Evonik Launches Program for New Market Growth

  The program targets emerging markets, focusing on circular packaging, plastics recycling, and aerospace, leveraging Evonik's expertise for innovative solutions and growth opportunities.
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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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  21 July 2025

  CARBIOS Enters r-PET Tire Textile Market

  A new agreement will supply recycled monomers for tire reinforcement, marking a step in enzymatic recycling and pre-commercialization of a new industrial site.
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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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  17 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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  26 June 2024

  Recycling Tires into Automotive Plastics: Neste, Borealis, Covestro Collaborate

  Discarded tires are chemically recycled into high-quality polycarbonates for automotive parts, promoting circularity and sustainability in the plastics and automotive industries.
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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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  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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  16 June 2023

  Pyrum Innovations AG Begins Commissioning of Industrial Plant in Dillingen

  The phased commissioning of thermolysis recycling plants 2 & 3 has begun. Full operation is expected by 2024, processing up to 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres annually into reusable materials.
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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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  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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  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.
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  21 January 2021

  INEOS Styrolution to build ABS plastic recycling plant in Antwerp

  The plant, part of the "ABSolutely Circular" project supported by the EU LIFE programme, aims to recycle styrenics. INEOS seeks technology partners for the Antwerp demonstration plant.
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  19 October 2020

  MOL Group Opens Rubber Bitumen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant recycles 8-10% of Hungary's tire waste, produces 20,000 tons annually, and preserves 100+ jobs. It supports road construction and offers new business opportunities in surrounding countries.
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  18 August 2019

  MBA Polymers Acquires Recycling Plant in Saxony

  The new facility in Mauna will process 17,500 metric tons of WEEE annually, creating high-quality post-consumer plastics. Initial hiring includes 20 specialists in material flow and quality management.
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  13 May 2019

  ExxonMobil Doubles Elastomer Capacity at Newport Plant

  The Newport expansion boosts Santoprene™ elastomer capacity by 25%, creating 35 full-time jobs and supporting 130 construction jobs. Santoprene™ enhances fuel efficiency and sustainability.
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  2 May 2019

  MOL Builds New Rubber-Bitumen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant will produce 20,000 tons of rubber-bitumen annually, recycling 3,000 tons of rubber scrap and supporting 100 refinery jobs. It addresses increased demand and enhances road durability.
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  18 December 2018

  Goodyear Expands Slovenian Plant Capacity

  €94M investment to boost premium tire production by 25%, adding 1.8M units annually and creating 160 jobs. Expansion starts January 2019, with phases through 2021.
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  27 September 2018

  Momentive Opens NXT Silane Plant in Leverkusen

  The new facility will double production capacity, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and support tire and automotive customers with advanced performance and lower rolling resistance.