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

Opening of ENGEL Poland’s Reconstructed Office

Recykl Group announces development and consolidation in the tire recycling segment

Recykl Group focuses on finalizing the acquisition of German company HRV, integrating it with Lithuanian APG and increasing Smapol additive production capacity, while announcing an update of its development strategy.

Recycling fishing nets for industrial applications

The REDES4VALUE project develops mechanical and chemical recycling processes for polyamide fishing net waste, enabling the production of recyclates and new polyamides for packaging, agriculture, automotive and 3D printing applications.

Südpack presents new StarBlend compounds for 2026

Südpack will present its latest StarBlend compounds, including formulations with recyclates and bio-based raw materials, at the KPA trade fair in Ulm and the 33rd International Colloquium on Plastics Technology in Aachen in spring 2026.

Continental first to use Lanxess’ sustainable rubber additive

Continental is the first tire maker to use Lanxess's ISCC PLUS-certified Vulkanox HS Scopeblue, a TMQ antioxidant with a carbon footprint more than 30 percent lower than the conventional grade and no required process changes.

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.