Rubber Review | Issue - 32 | 2026 | Jan 26 -Feb 1

Featured Articles

• Cover Story : In this issue, the cover story features an insightful interview with Nick Molden, Founder & CEO of Emissions Analytics, UK, a globally respected authority on real-world emissions measurement. The conversation shifts the spotlight from traditional tailpipe emissions to the rapidly emerging challenge of non-exhaust emissions— particularly tyre wear, which is becoming a major contributor to particulate pollution as vehicle electrification advances. Nick Molden shares his professional journey, the philosophy behind independent and data-driven emissions testing, and why tyre wear emissions demand urgent attention from regulators, tyre manufacturers, and material scientists alike. The interview highlights the limitations of laboratory testing, the importance of real-world measurement, and the trade-offs between durability, performance, electrification, and environmental impact. For the rubber and tyre industry, this cover story serves as a timely call for responsibility, transparency, and innovation in shaping the next generation of sustainable tyre solutions

• Business News : This issue’s rubber news highlights key advancements across materials, sustainability, and industry standards. Birla Carbon announced its participation at NanoTech 2026, Tokyo, showcasing advanced carbon nanotube solutions under the Nanocyl brand for high-performance elastomer and polymer applications. Bekaert introduced Dramix® Loop™, a breakthrough steel fiber made from end-of-life tyres, reinforcing circular economy goals and low-carbon construction. BASF Coatings launched a new digital Product Carbon Footprint [PCF] tool, enabling transparent and real-time CO₂ tracking across its global product portfolio. Meanwhile, Yokohama Rubber strengthened industry trust by securing certification for its marine rubber fender testing environment, ensuring reliable and fraud-free testing practices

• Technical Article : This issue features a technical article on tyre vulcanization (curing) - Part 4 by Simon Jacob, Managing Director, TopNotch Tyres and Rubber Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. The article explains curing fundamentals from a heat engineering perspective, linking theory with practical tyre manufacturing challenges.

• IRMRI Spotlight : IRMRI-East Centre Conducts Technical Training on Recovered Carbon Black and Circularity in Rubber

• Business Directory : India, China, Sri Lanka

• Upcoming Events:  TechnoBiz Rubber Week 2026  | Tyre Tech Week 2026 | Oil Selas 2026 | Rubber NPD 2026  | TechnoBiz Latex Week 2026 | Indonesia Rubber Expo 2026 | Middle East Rubber & Tyre Expo 2027 | GRTE 202