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.

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SABIC’s new Noryl GTX resin features superior dimensional stability in hot and humid conditions

SABIC which delivers excellent dimensional stability under hot and humid conditions, addressing the challenge for highly demanding automotive applications.

Continental enables use of recycled PET bottles in tire production as of 2022

Continental enables the use of reprocessed polyester obtained from recycled plastic bottles in its tire production as of 2022. The new sustainable polyester yarn will be obtained from PET bottles by a mechanical process and will be used in the construction of the tire carcass.

A track-proven tire with 46% sustainable content

At the 2021 Movin’On Summit, Michelin is set to unveil a racing tire containing 46% sustainable materials, fitted to the GreenGT Mission H24 hydrogen-powered prototype developed for endurance racing.

Plastpol 2021 - Mixaco

Plastpol 2021 - MAS

Plastpol 2021 - Yizumi Germany

Safic-Alcan announces extended partnership with Orion Engineered Carbons

Safic-Alcan is pleased to announce that it has entered into an extended distribution agreement with Orion Engineered Carbons in South Africa, effective January 1st., 2021.

MOL’s new rubber bitumen plant completed

The rubber bitumen plant at MOL’s Zala Site, representing an investment of around USD 10 million has been completed.

Lanxess launches Group initiative for e-mobility

Group wants to further exploit market potential for e-mobility and battery technology.

Lanxess expands masterbatch range for efficient rubber reinforcement

At K 2019, the international trade show for plastics and rubber taking place in Düsseldorf from October 16 to 23, Lanxess will be showcasing new masterbatches for manufacturing reinforced rubber parts.

Arlanxeo seeks to extend global R&D network

Arlanxeo seeks to extend global R&D network through strategic collaboration with Dhahran Techno Valley Company in Saudi Arabia

Lanxess completes sale of Arlanxeo to Saudi Aramco

Cologne-based company received proceeds of around EUR 1.4 billion.

Scrap tires - the new recycled construction material

Vehicle tires of course belong on the road, but they have also increasingly found their way into the road. That is made possible by recycled scrap tires and Vestenamer, a process aid manufactured by Evonik Industries.

Velox presents a whole new world of high-performance, plastic raw materials at Fakuma

Velox GmbH, solution provider for the plastics, composites, additives, rubber, paints and coatings industries, will be showcasing its latest products at this year's Fakuma.