Rubber Review | Issue 24 | November 3-10, 2025

Featured Articles

• Cover Story : This issue features Mr. Mehul M. Patel, Managing Director of Attuned Polymers Pvt. Ltd. and Technical Director of Biopole Pvt. Ltd., a pioneer in India’s rubber industry for over four decades. He is credited with major innovations such as India’s first EPDM introduction, the world’s first EPDM reclaim, and the development of bio-based antioxidants, antiozonants, and process oils. Mr. Patel shares his vision for advancing sustainable rubber manufacturing, strengthening testing infrastructure, and preparing the industry for the era of EV materials and circular economy practices.

• IRMRI Spotlight : Key initiatives including Vigilance Awareness Week, participation at IME 2025, and the ARISE Incubation Centre supporting start-ups and innovation. It also introduces the Weatherometer Testing System (Q-Sun Xe-3) for advanced material weathering simulations to ensure long-term product durability.

• Research : A study from Anna University, MIT Campus introduces a viscoelastic sandwich composite using a natural rubber core with E-glass/epoxy skins for lightweight leaf springs. The material shows improved strength, energy absorption, and durability—advancing next-generation automotive suspension technology.

• Business News : Perpetuus Advanced Materials and Asiatic Rubber launch a JV for graphene masterbatch production in India. | Mr. Anay Gupta (Vinko Auto Industries) elected AIRIA President 2025–26.| Bridgestone sets up a tire pyrolysis pilot plant in Japan under its EVERTIRE program.| Wickert Maschinenbau debuts an automated spray system for precision molding at K 2025.| Nokian Tyres unveils Intuitu™ 2.0, a load-sensing smart tire system.|Yokohama Rubber expands hose assembly operations in Mexico to boost its North American supply network.

• Business Directory : India, China, Sri Lanka

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