Rubber & rubber

Rubber is a raw material possessing unique properties, which is used in many applications. Natural rubber is harvested from plants and the synthetic rubber is synthesised from petroleum byproducts. After curing of the long polymer chains rubber can be used to produce tyres, hoses, belts, seals etc.

News

Continental awarded "Tire Manufacturer of the Year"

Continental has been awarded "Tire Manufacturer of the Year" at this year’s Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence.

Continental sells plant in Russia

Continental has sold its plant in Kaluga, Russia, to Russian company S8 Capital.

Plast 2023: five years since the last edition

New projects, new impetus, and new content at the technology showcase for the plastics and rubber industry.

Covestro - K 2025 Preview

Erica Canaia, Plastics Recycling Ambassador - FIMIC - PRSE 2024

BASF - K 2025 Preview

Wacker presents new high-consistency silicone rubber for composite insulators

Wacker is all set to unveil a new high-consistency silicone rubber for the production of composite insulators with extruded silicone housing at the next K 2025 International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. The new product is supplied as a 2K addition curing system and is suitable for extrusion manufacturing processes, in particular spiral extrusion

Messe Düsseldorf’s global plastics and rubber portfolio under new umbrella brand

In October 2025 over 3,200 exhibitors from throughout the world will present the world’s most comprehensive ranges of forward-looking manufacturing, processing and finishing technologies at its No. 1 trade fair, K in Düsseldorf.

Kraiburg TPE sets strong accents in the development of new compounds

Soon after it was founded in 1952, the “K” established itself as the world's leading trade fair for the manufacture and processing of plastics and rubber. The extensive three-year cycle in which it has been held ever since ensures an enormously high density of information and innovation within the overall show of exhibits on display there.

Rollepaal launches “Extrusion Exchange” at K2025 in Düsseldorf

K2025 stands as the premier global exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry. This triennial event brings together leading manufacturers, innovators, and experts from across the sector.

Nordson BKG and Fimic to Jointly Present New Recycling Solutions at K 2025

At this year’s K trade fair in Düsseldorf, Nordson BKG GmbH, part of Nordson Corporation’s Polymer Processing Systems division, and a global leader in melt delivery, and pelletizing solutions, and Fimic Srl., a leading provider of innovative melt filtration technology, will unveil a newly developed collaborative innovation.

From materials to solutions: Covestro brings "the material effect" to K 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf this October, Covestro will showcase innovative material solutions to address some of the greatest challenges of our time. During the trade fair company will highlight under the guiding idea "The Material Effect" how transformative, sustainable solutions are made possible through materials.

Wacker presents silicone elastomers for power grids

In the area of grid expansion, the focus is on addition-curing solid silicone rubber for the cost-effective production of hollow-core insulators. And in electromobility, a silicone product for busbars is celebrating its debut.

Successful participation at Plastpol 2025: BOY receives special trade fair award

The BOY representative 1.Plastcompany Poland made a strong showing at the Plastpol international trade fair for plastics and rubber processing in Kielce.