Making Rubber that Makes a Difference Since 1950, ZEON has been at the forefront of innovation in specialty elastomers, polymers, and specialty chemicals. As an global leader, we operate an extensive network of plants across Asia and North America and cutting-edge research and development laboratories in the United States, Japan, China, and Singapore. With over 70 years of industry experience and consolidated sales exceeding $2.9 billion, ZEON has expertise in C4 and C5 chemistry and delivers a diverse range of high-quality products. Our team of thousands of rubber professionals is dedicated to excellence, with global headquarters in Tokyo and regional offices in the United States, Singapore, and Germany. | Producing innovative elastomers since 1950, ZEON is a world leader in specialty elastomers, polymers, and chemicals. As one of the top producers of rubber in the world, we operate eight production facilities across Asia and North America with four research and development laboratories in the United States, Japan, China, and Singapore. Assisting customers from concept discussion to prototyping, pre-launch, mass production, and beyond, ZEON is a truly global network of supply and technical support for producers of rubber products.
Wallace Instruments (H.W. Wallace & Co Limited)
Wallace Instruments is an ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certified company that has been supplying a comprehensive range of materials testing equipment to the rubber and plastics industries in over 60 countries since the early 1950s, both in the rubber growing regions of the world and countries where rubber, plastics and polymer processing takes place. Our thousands of customers extend across the entire manufacturing supply chain, ranging from raw materials suppliers including natural rubber producers in equatorial countries, to high-tech aerospace component manufacturers. We are committed to quality, and you can rely on our equipment and back-up services to ensure your materials and products are going to perform as you wish them to. We support this with international calibration services, directly through our Wallace service engineers and our network of distributors and agents. From our manufacturing base in Dorking, UK our highly skilled team design and manufacture a wide range of instruments and rubber testing equipment; measuring physical properties such as hardness, plasticity, viscosity, cure, compression as well as many other characteristics. We also manufacture ageing ovens and equipment for sample preparation. Our experienced engineers and technicians design and manufacture Wallace products in-house, working with our sister company in the UK, Tenon Engineering Limited (www.tenon-eng.com). Wallace Instruments’ products are designed based on the following key principles to ensure you manage the cost of quality: Productivity • Reliability • Repeatability • Traceability • Flexibility We are a trusted brand worldwide with a strong reputation for quality products and excellent training, after sales service and repair support.
Vesper Americas Inc
Vesper is a global leader in sustainable rubber, polymer, and carbon black solutions. We specialize in recycling and repurposing rubber industry scrap and byproducts, offering tailored sourcing, processing, and logistics services worldwide. Our agile, customer-focused model blends technical expertise with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. From manufacturers to recyclers, Vesper supports circular economy goals with transparency, reliability, and innovation—connecting the global rubber value chain.
UMD Automated Systems
Since 1996, UMD has developed Material Handling and Manufacturing Systems for the tire and rubber industry in a more durable, adaptable, and efficient way. From Mixing to Final Finish, we have produced batch-offs, cutters, extruder trains, green & finished tire conveyance systems, inspection stations, and many more custom engineered solutions.
TRANSSYSTEM Americas LLC
Transsystem brand has been associated with professionalism, quality and flexibility of operation for more than 30 years. As the European leader in the tire handling systems industry, Transsystem provides complete turnkey systems – from consultancy to implementation. We fulfill the customized wishes and requirements of our customers, whether it is a brownfield or greenfield plant. We offer automated innovation solutions for both mechanical devices and operating software.
Tosoh USA, Inc.
Tosoh Corporation is a global chemical and specialty materials company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1935 and is listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company is a major supplier of basic chemicals, including chlor-alkali and petrochemical products, as well as advanced materials for various industries. Tosoh also has a strong presence in the bioscience field through its division, Tosoh Bioscience, which provides separation and purification solutions. Tosoh USA is a branch of Tosoh Corporation that focuses on supplying the North American market with a heavy focus on the USA. Attendees from TUSA specialize in the polymer market with a main focus on supplying chloroprene rubber (CR) and chlorosulphonated polyethylene (CSM).
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Synthos
Synthos is a leading global producer of synthetic rubber, committed to delivering high-performance, sustainable materials that meet the evolving needs of the polymer and tire industries. Headquartered in Poland, Synthos is the largest synthetic rubber producer in Europe and the world’s leading supplier of functionalized SSBR—crucial for manufacturing high-performance, fuel-efficient, and low-emission tires. With decades of expertise and a strong innovation pipeline, Synthos offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes SPRINTAN® SSBR, BUNA® and KER® ESBR, SYNTECA® NiBR, NdBR, and LiBR, as well as KER® HSR. These materials are engineered to enhance performance, support evolving mobility demands, and help customers meet increasingly ambitious environmental targets. Sustainability is at the core of Synthos’ strategy. The company is actively working to decarbonize its rubber operations and value chain, with investments in circularity, energy efficiency, and the use of mass balance certified feedstocks under ISCC PLUS certification. These efforts support customers in reducing Scope 3 emissions and delivering more sustainable end products. As a responsible partner, Synthos participates in key industry and policy initiatives and is committed to transparent ESG performance. The company is a signatory of the UN Global Compact and aligns its operations with internationally recognized sustainability frameworks. At Synthos, we are shaping the future of mobility by combining scientific excellence, sustainability, and strong customer collaboration—driving progress, together. For more information, visit: www.synthosgroup.com