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Deproteinized natural rubber latex and preparation method U.S. patent: 12,565,576 Issued: March 3, 2026 Inventors: Xiaohui Tian, Dongqi Wang, Xinyue Wang, Huijun Zhang and Yaqin Zhou Assigned: Hunan Vontex New Material Technology Key statement: A deproteinized natural rubber latex and preparation method thereof are provided.

Pittsburgh, PA – Liberty Tire Recycling announced a major expansion of its Gulf Coast operations through the acquisition of All American Tire, Colt Tire Recycling, and Genan, Inc (US subsidiary of Genan A/S). The acquisitions significantly enhance Liberty’s rubber recycling capacity, tire collections, and other capabilities across Texas and Louisiana, creating the region’s most comprehensive tire recycling network.

Akron, OH – Attend one of these upcoming Rubber Group events to make some new contacts, catch up with current connections, learn, support our industry and have some fun. July 23 – Mexico Rubber Group Course: Introduction to Raw Materials, Quality Testing and Processing of Rubber

The Woodlands, TX – Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation announced that on July 13, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective the registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) filed by Olin in connection with the previously announced all-stock merger of equals (the “Transaction”) to form a combined company, OlinHuntsman.

July 17, 2026 RubberWorld 2 Views Houston, TX – Orion S.A. has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting the need for a climate policy that reflects the basic realities of chemistry and manufacturing. The climate policy issue is the focus of the report’s “CEO Letter,” which notes the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) is one of the top sustainability topics on the minds of leaders in the chemical industry with operations in Europe.

July 17, 2026 RubberWorld 2 Views St. Paul, MN – H.B. Fuller Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2450 per share of common stock, payable on August 13, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 30, 2026. H.B. Fuller has paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock for 58 consecutive years.

Akron, OH – The Polymer Industry Cluster is celebrating the selection of the Northeast Ohio Sustainable Manufacturing for Advanced Resilient Technologies (NEO-SMART) Engine for the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program, calling it a significant step forward for the region’s advanced manufacturing economy.

July 16, 2026 RubberWorld 0 Views Stow, OH – Struktol Company of America, LLC, highlights its TR 451, a processing additive specifically designed for use in highly loaded mineral filled polyolefins. Engineered as an optimized blend of special oleo chemicals, TR 451 helps compounders meet demanding performance and cost targets in high-filler systems by improving homogenization and processing efficiency.

July 16, 2026 RubberWorld 0 Views Bangkok, Thailand – TechnoBiz announced that Mr. Amarnath SKP, Vice President (R&D), Apollo Tyres Ltd., will deliver the Keynote Address at Nano Carbon Week 2026, to be held on 22–24 September 2026 at Green Park Hotel, Chennai, India.

July 16, 2026 RubberWorld 1 Views Woburn, MA – Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc., announced the launch of the new Citrine® SA1-370 Silicone Glue, a high-performance industrial adhesive engineered to permanently bond to silicone substrates. Designed to solve one of manufacturing’s most persistent bonding challenges, the SA1-370 provides reliable adhesion for silicone-to-silicone applications as well as bonding silicone to a variety of other materials.