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Seals and gaskets play a huge part in fuel cells and electrolyzers in the hydrogen revolution, proving that the good—and the success of enormous industries—is in the details.
Our View: Seals are the silent enablers in the hydrogen revolution
Our View: Seals are the silent enablers in the hydrogen revolution
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November 22, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Seals and gaskets play a huge part in fuel cells and electrolyzers in the hydrogen revolution, proving that the good—and the success of enormous industries—is in the details.
HS Hyosung Advanced Materials is strengthening its global competitiveness with the establishment of a tire cord subsidiary in India.
Hyosung to build tire cord plant in India
Hyosung to build tire cord plant in India
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November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
HS Hyosung Advanced Materials is strengthening its global competitiveness with the establishment of a tire cord subsidiary in India.
Hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers represent a revolutionary energy shift for automotive and stationary industries. We spoke with industry experts to discuss infrastructure, cost and material science challenges, and the promise of a greener future.
Industry experts tackle hydrogen’s high hopes for EVs, heavy industry
Industry experts tackle hydrogen’s high hopes for EVs, heavy industry
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November 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers represent a revolutionary energy shift for automotive and stationary industries. We spoke with industry experts to discuss infrastructure, cost and material science challenges, and the promise of a greener future.
Flexsys says it developed a promising alternative to the tire additive 6ppd. The Akron firm is looking to take the breakthrough to the commercialization level with the help of the Polymer Industry Cluster.
First viable 6ppd alternative developed by Flexsys, company says
First viable 6ppd alternative developed by Flexsys, company says
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November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Flexsys says it developed a promising alternative to the tire additive 6ppd. The Akron firm is looking to take the breakthrough to the commercialization level with the help of the Polymer Industry Cluster.
Despite a double-digit drop in revenue, Hartalega Holdings Bhd. returned to profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Hartalega returns to profit despite double-digit drop in sales
Hartalega returns to profit despite double-digit drop in sales
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November 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Despite a double-digit drop in revenue, Hartalega Holdings Bhd. returned to profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Continental A.G. will close its Barnesville, Ga., facility, ending production at the plant that has been in the company fold since 1988.
Continental to close Georgia textile plant
Continental to close Georgia textile plant
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November 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Continental A.G. will close its Barnesville, Ga., facility, ending production at the plant that has been in the company fold since 1988.
Arlanxeo is meeting rising demand in "Latin America and beyond" with its latest announced investment in Brazil.
Arlanxeo to expand production in Brazil by nearly 25%
Arlanxeo to expand production in Brazil by nearly 25%
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November 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Arlanxeo is meeting rising demand in "Latin America and beyond" with its latest announced investment in Brazil.
Despite thinner trading volumes, global rubber futures were higher across all exchanges for the trading week ended Nov. 14.
NR futures rise on continuing economic recovery in China
NR futures rise on continuing economic recovery in China
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November 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Despite thinner trading volumes, global rubber futures were higher across all exchanges for the trading week ended Nov. 14.
ARP Technologies (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. introduced its electric curing press for tires, taking a step away from traditional and a step toward sustainable.
ARP harnessing automation, AI, building more sustainable tire machinery
ARP harnessing automation, AI, building more sustainable tire machinery
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November 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
ARP Technologies (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. introduced its electric curing press for tires, taking a step away from traditional and a step toward sustainable.
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. reported "record-high" financial performance through the first three quarters of the year with double-digit sales growth.
Yokohama reports record Q3 performance
Yokohama reports record Q3 performance
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November 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. reported "record-high" financial performance through the first three quarters of the year with double-digit sales growth.
Stephanie Davis' dogged perseverance in the belting industry veils her most recent achievement as unsurprising. About two months into her tenure as president of NIBA, Davis talks about her ascendance in the industry and her vision for the association moving forward.
NIBA’s new president leads with focus, foresight
NIBA’s new president leads with focus, foresight
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November 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Stephanie Davis' dogged perseverance in the belting industry veils her most recent achievement as unsurprising. About two months into her tenure as president of NIBA, Davis talks about her ascendance in the industry and her vision for the association moving forward.
A new study, supported by the Tire Industry Project, validates an improved protocol that addresses a key challenge in measuring tire road wear particles.
TIP-supported study validates improved TRWP measuring method
TIP-supported study validates improved TRWP measuring method
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November 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A new study, supported by the Tire Industry Project, validates an improved protocol that addresses a key challenge in measuring tire road wear particles.
Dow's isocyanates facility in Freeport, Texas, has earned ISCC Plus certification, allowing the company to deliver more sustainable products to its North American customers.
Dow isocyanates facility earns ISCC Plus certification
Dow isocyanates facility earns ISCC Plus certification
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November 14, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Dow's isocyanates facility in Freeport, Texas, has earned ISCC Plus certification, allowing the company to deliver more sustainable products to its North American customers.
Freudenberg Sealing is employing a new extrusion line that vulcanizes seals using a molten salt bath.
Freudenberg introduces salt bath extrusion process for seals
Freudenberg introduces salt bath extrusion process for seals
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November 14, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Freudenberg Sealing is employing a new extrusion line that vulcanizes seals using a molten salt bath.
The Power Transmission Distributors Association convened in San Antonio for its annual summit, bringing timely talks and topics on AI and economic trends to the fore for PT/MC manufacturers and distributors.
Power Transmission Distributors Association wraps up successful summit
Power Transmission Distributors Association wraps up successful summit
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November 14, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The Power Transmission Distributors Association convened in San Antonio for its annual summit, bringing timely talks and topics on AI and economic trends to the fore for PT/MC manufacturers and distributors.
Wacker's overall sales dipped 6 percent in a "persistently weak" market environment (year-over-year) for the third quarter of 2025.
Wacker Q3, full-year sales drop in ‘weak market environment’
Wacker Q3, full-year sales drop in ‘weak market environment’
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November 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Wacker's overall sales dipped 6 percent in a "persistently weak" market environment (year-over-year) for the third quarter of 2025.
Flow Control has added to its portfolio with the purchase of Master Packing & Rubber, a seal and gasket manufacturer and supplier.
Flow Control closes acquisition of Master Packing & Rubber
Flow Control closes acquisition of Master Packing & Rubber
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November 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Flow Control has added to its portfolio with the purchase of Master Packing & Rubber, a seal and gasket manufacturer and supplier.
Wacker Chemical Corp. is expanding its silanes portfolio with the introduction of two new brands.
Wacker expands silanes portfolio at Compounding World Expo
Wacker expands silanes portfolio at Compounding World Expo
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November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Wacker Chemical Corp. is expanding its silanes portfolio with the introduction of two new brands.
Gates Corp. is growing its portfolio of more sustainable, more durable liquid cooling hoses for data centers, as AI and high-performance computing demand grows.
Gates brings uptime, sustainability to data centers with Data Master Eco
Gates brings uptime, sustainability to data centers with Data Master Eco
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November 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Gates Corp. is growing its portfolio of more sustainable, more durable liquid cooling hoses for data centers, as AI and high-performance computing demand grows.
Passaic Rubber Co. is evidence that successful industry outliers exist as the firm has thrived for more than a century.
Passaic Rubber goes global with growth trajectory
Passaic Rubber goes global with growth trajectory
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November 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Passaic Rubber Co. is evidence that successful industry outliers exist as the firm has thrived for more than a century.
Polyhose has introduced a new way to help improve its customer service.
Polyhose opens online portal for ease of shopping
Polyhose opens online portal for ease of shopping
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Polyhose has introduced a new way to help improve its customer service.
With the full force of area businesses, non-profits and academics, Northeast Ohio is recapturing its legacy as Rubber Capital of the World with the formation of the Polymer Industry Cluster.
Our View: Universities are pivotal partners for PIC
Our View: Universities are pivotal partners for PIC
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November 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
With the full force of area businesses, non-profits and academics, Northeast Ohio is recapturing its legacy as Rubber Capital of the World with the formation of the Polymer Industry Cluster.
J.M Huber Corp. subsidiary Huber Engineered Materials has announced a global price increase for its Huber Advanced Materials business unit, set to go into effect by Jan. 1.
Huber Advanced Materials to offset tariffs with global price hike
Huber Advanced Materials to offset tariffs with global price hike
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November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
J.M Huber Corp. subsidiary Huber Engineered Materials has announced a global price increase for its Huber Advanced Materials business unit, set to go into effect by Jan. 1.
AirBoss of America Corp. has received an $8.1 million order from the Canadian Department of National Defense for the firm's low burden masks, filters and related accessories.
AirBoss wins $8.1 million contract from Canada's defense department
AirBoss wins $8.1 million contract from Canada's defense department
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November 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
AirBoss of America Corp. has received an $8.1 million order from the Canadian Department of National Defense for the firm's low burden masks, filters and related accessories.
Jeff Glajch will retire from his chief financial officer role Dec. 31. His successor will take the helm Dec. 1 and work with him through the end of the year.
Orion names new chief financial officer
Orion names new chief financial officer
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November 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Jeff Glajch will retire from his chief financial officer role Dec. 31. His successor will take the helm Dec. 1 and work with him through the end of the year.