WALDKRAIBURG, Germany—Kraiburg TPE is supplying a skin-friendly thermoplastic elastomer for a protective headgear manufactured by Austria-based Pfanner Schutzbekleidung.

TRENTO, Italy—A partnership between two retreading technology companies has resulted in "50 tons of quality," according to a recent news release from Trento-based Tyre Retreading Machinery.

TOKYO—Denka's new grade of high heat- and oil-resistant acrylic elastomer is designed especially for automotive applications.

WALDKRAIBURG, Germany—Kraiburg TPE has introduced a new thermoplastic elastomer family that is being used in flexible cable management systems in motor vehicles.

COLOGNE, Germany—Lanxess is focused on high-performance rubber additives and cleaner release solutions to meet the needs of tire manufacturers.

PITTSBURGH—Liberty Tire Recycling has introduced SmartMIX, a dry-mix rubber additive for high-performance asphalt paving.

AYER, Mass.—Creative Materials has introduced a new product that it said can be useful in the wearables market, a two-component 100-percent solids silver-filled conductive epoxy adhesive.

EXTON, Pa.—AGC Chemicals America has introduced two new polyols that the chemical manufacturer said can improve the performance properties of urethane sealants and adhesives used in demanding construction environments.

ATHOL, Mass.—From simple to complex material testing, Starrett now offers a system that allows its software to be interchangeable with its various testing frames.