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Removing the bead before shredding offers tire recyclers another option
BCA Industries’ SWC100 Sidewall Remover. The machine cuts both sidewalls, including the bead area, from the tire before the remaining tread reaches the shredder. A newly introduced tread cutter attachment allows operators to cut the remaining tread into smaller sections for shredding, transportation or disposal.
Bridgestone donates 100th van to Boys & Girls Clubs
Bridgestone Retail Operations, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas and operator of the largest network of company-owned automotive service providers in the world, announced the donation of 10 new passenger vans to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. With these contributions, Bridgestone has donated more than 100 vans and over $30M to the organization since 2015 – a major milestone that coincides with the 100th anniversary of Bridgestone-owned Firestone Complete Auto Care.
Leistritz to host twin-screw extrusion workshop in New Jersey
Branchburg, NJ — Leistritz Extrusion will host its 2026 Plastics Twin Screw Extrusion Workshop Dec. 2-3 in Branchburg, New Jersey,
Pirelli wins second straight European Rally Championship tire title
Pirelli secured its second consecutive tire manufacturers’ title in the 2026 FIA European Rally Championship, finishing the season with drivers Teemu Suninen and Andrea Mabellini first and third, respectively, in the overall standings.
The Italian tiremaker confirmed its championship success at the season finale in Fafe, Portugal, on Oct. 25. Suninen clinched the drivers’ title in Wales with one round remaining, securing the manufacturers’ crown at the same time.
Apollo Tyres manufacturing units awarded 5-Star Rating and Sword of Honour
Apollo Tyres’ all five manufacturing units in India have been awarded the prestigious Five-Star Rating and Sword of Honour 2026 by the British Safety Council, recognizing excellence in occupational health and safety management systems and a sustained commitment to fostering a strong safety culture.
Semperit names new CFO
The Supervisory Board of Semperit AG Holding has appointed Richard Kelsey as a member of the Executive Board, effective November 1, 2026. Richard Kelsey will assume the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and succeed Helmut Sorger, who, after more than four successful years, will leave the company by mutual agreement at the end of October 2026 to pursue new professional opportunities.
Featured
Mixing
AI analytics and digital twin enabled predictive optimization for wire calendering
by Varma Raju Sagi Venkatapathi, Honeywell International. An integrated AI analytics and digital twin framework transforms calender control from reactive to predictive, thus providing a comprehensive theoretical foundation for predictive calender stabilization.
Chemicals and Materials
New silicone sealant from Wevo for AEM electrolysers and flow batteries
Ostfildern-Kemnat, Germany – With WEVOSIL 20000 A/B, WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH presents a silicone sealant designed for use in the alkaline environments
Extrusion
Extruding full rubber bales without a granulator
Walk into most rubber compounding operations today and somewhere upstream of the mixer one will find a granulator. It sits
Silicone & Medical
Bluestar Silicones launches the first mechanically recycled silicone
Bluestar Silicones announces the launch of the first mechanically recycled silicone masterbatch in its portfolio to meet technical performance and product quality comparable to conventional materials.
Incorporating 33% mechanically recycled content, this new product, now available for pre-commercial sales, expands Bluestar Silicones’ Sircle™ circular technologies portfolio while supporting the company’s broader sustainability strategy.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies develops new sealing system for CO2 compressors
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new sealing system for busbar sealing in vehicle air-conditioning compressors. This elastomer-based solution withstands test pressures of over 100 bar in leak tests and offers a cost-efficient alternative to conventional glass seals. Designed for CO₂ compressors (R744), it also works well with other refrigerants.
Testing & Instruments
Direct measurement of steady state shear viscosity
by Michele Scacchi and Denis Venturoli, Evercompounds S.p.A., and Mauro Belloni, Gibitre Instruments S.r.l. The Mooney viscometer (MV) was invented
Molding
Compression molding simulation: Capabilities, features and industrial case studies
by Harshal Bhogesra, MoldEx3D. The MoldEx3D compression molding module provides a fully coupled simulation environment that replicates the filling, packing,
Thermoplastic Elastomers & Urethanes
Polycarbonate polyols for high-performance PU dispersions
by Yoichi Hirose, Asahe Kasei. Newly developed DK031E and PCDX-249 are designed to address the issues associated with aqueous dispersions of polyurethane (PUDs) offering the potential to reduce solvent usage.
Latex and Natural Rubber
Olam Agri acquisition nearly doubles rubber processing capacity in Ivory Coast
Olam Agri has completed its acquisition of Asia Africa Rubber Industry S.A., adding 176,000 metric tons of annual rubber processing capacity in Ivory Coast as the company moves to expand its natural rubber business and meet growing demand for traceable supplies.
The acquisition nearly doubles Olam Agri’s rubber processing capacity in the West African country and is expected to improve operational efficiency, supply reliability and access to international customers, the company said.
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