Rubber News

10/07/2026

Combining the domestic manufacturing strength of an established American hose producer, NRP Jones, with the global reach of a European hydraulics supplier, Balflex, will create a formidable new competitor in the North American fluid power market.

10/07/2026

This paper will look into physical properties, heat resistance, compression set, tear resistance and oil resistance of four different polymers using two different oils and two plasticizers.

10/07/2026

Rubber News caught up with Goodyear CSO Darcy Robison, who will be the afternoon keynote during the upcoming Women Breaking the Mold Networking Forum. Here's a look at part of that conversation.

10/07/2026

The Polymer Industry Cluster is partnering with Warwick Innovations in the U.K., a move that will help both entities fast-track polymer innovation from lab to market.

10/07/2026

Danfoss Power Solutions has named Anup Deshmukh managing director of its India business, putting a veteran industrial executive in charge of growth in what the company calls one of its most important strategic markets.

10/06/2026

Volatility has become the defining feature of global synthetic rubber raw material markets in 2026, according to Bill Hyde, vice president of olefins and elastomers for Dow Jones Energy. Geopolitical uncertainty adds another layer of unpredictability to petrochemical markets already wrestling with massive capacity additions and sluggish demand.

Volatility has become the defining feature of global synthetic rubber raw material markets in 2026, according to Bill Hyde, vice president of olefins and elastomers for Dow Jones Energy. Geopolitical uncertainty adds another layer of unpredictability to petrochemical markets already wrestling with m...

10/06/2026

Bridgestone will puts its tires to the ultimate test as the sole supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

10/06/2026

Henkel has expanded the portfolio of its Adhesive Technologies business with the successful acquisition of Stahl Group, a global player in high-performance specialty coatings.

10/05/2026

ContiTech is expanding its conveying systems business in the Middle East with the acquisition of FABA Commercial Services W.L.L., adding regional service capabilities as it pushes to become a full-service provider for material handling operations.

10/05/2026

Panelists from Pirelli, Radar Tire, Cimcorp and Tire Talent discussed AI's growing role in tire compounding, factory efficiency and recruiting at the Global Polymer Summit.