Rubber Review | Issue 20 | Oct 6-12, 2025

Featured Articles

• Conversation with Marinela Crisan – UPM Biochemicals, Germany | Founder, “My Rubber Heart” YouTube Channel | Marinela Crisan shares her global journey across Italy and Germany, blending technical excellence with sustainability advocacy. In this in-depth interview, she discusses functional fillers, material consistency, renewable innovations, and AI’s emerging role in rubber R&D. She highlights the need for disciplined compounding, knowledge sharing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to build a more responsible and innovative rubber industry.

• IRMRI Spotlight:  MoU Signing with IPE Hyderabad – Partnership to promote academia–industry collaboration in research and training.| ARISE Incubation Centre – Empowering rubber startups through mentorship, funding access, and innovation programs.

• Business News:  ARLANXEO – Port Jerome site closure plan; Baypren® CR earns ISCC PLUS certification. | Alcoa & Tyrecycle – Partner on conveyor belt recycling. | Siemens & rFpro – Launch tyre–road simulation link. | SHIBAURA MACHINE – To acquire 80% of LWB Steinl GmbH. | Arkema & Movmenta – Develop SOLLO smart shoe sensors. | Trelleborg – Unveils Stefa® high-performance seals. | Arclin – Acquires Polymer Solutions Group. | Kraton – Joins Michelin’s CERISEA bio-based project.

• Upcoming Events:  Rubber Bonding 2025 – 8 Nov 2025, Pune | IRC 2025 – 1–3 Dec 2025, Bangkok | TechnoBiz Rubber Week 2025 – 28-31 Oct 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka