History of Synthetic Rubber Exhibition at German Museum

According to Lanxess, life “just wouldn’t be the same without synthetic rubber.”

Such a claim may be expected from one of the world’s largest synthetic rubber producers, but the German firm does make a good point – the areas of application for this material are extremely diverse, ranging from automotive engineering, the tire industry and energy generation to medicine, sports and aerospace. To celebrate a centenary of synthetic rubber, between Feb. 18 and Sept. 30 Lanxess is partnering with the Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim in Southwest Germany and devoting an exhibition to this elastic all-rounder.

The museum, which attracts a million visitors each year, is perhaps best known for its two main attractions, a Concorde alongside its Eastern-Bloc rival, the Tupolev 144 supersonic passenger aircraft. However, for the next seven months visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a journey through the history of synthetic rubber, using information panels and numerous exhibits, including the original sample of the first synthetically produced rubber and one of the first synthetic rubber tires.

“We’re delighted to be able to present the over hundred year history of this fascinating material, which is closely linked to Lanxess, at the renowned Auto & Technik Museum in Sinsheim,” said Werner Breuers, member of the Lanxess AG Board of Management. “Synthetic rubber remains as cutting-edge today as it was in 1909.” (Tyres & Accessories)

GRI recently conducted programs in Sri Lanka to empower women and motivate children under its Green x Circle initiative. The company said these endeavors aimed to address the needs of the community, focusing on both women empowerment and youth motivation.

GRI recently organized a training program titled "Management of household finance under current economic conditions" at the Ingiriya Rubber Collecting Center in Sri Lanka, South Asia led by Shashika Nimali, an NLP practitioner and life coach. The company said this initiative provided women in the industry with essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage household finances. GRI's tailored training sessions equipped participants with tools for informed decision-making, ultimately fostering greater financial security and independence, the company said.