Synthos awarded in the prestigious European Rubber Journal Future Tire & Rubber Awards 2024 competition
Synthos has been recognized in the European Rubber Journal Future Tire & Rubber Awards 2024 in the Sustainable Materials category. The award was given for its SPRINTAN 918S product, which plays a key role in the tire industry to support decarbonization goals.
The award underscores Synthos’ commitment to the development of sustainable materials technology. Through continuous investment in research and innovation, SPRINTAN 918S contributes to improved tire performance and durability, while meeting the highest standards in terms of environmental protection.
– This award recognizes our efforts to develop technologies that support global decarbonization goals. Through advanced knowledge and continuous investment in research, our innovative approach enables the development of materials that contribute to improved product performance and durability in an environmentally friendly manner – says Matteo Marchisio, Vice President of the Synthos Synthetic Rubber Business Unit. – We are proud that the steps we are taking toward sustainability are being recognized internationally. Our cooperation with our partners in the tire industry is aimed at jointly building a future based on innovative, sustainable and responsible solutions.
SPRINTAN 918S is an advanced high-molecular-weight styrene butadiene copolymer (SSBR) developed for tire tread compounds. The product offers an optimal balance of wet and dry braking, low rolling resistance and high abrasion resistance. Its advanced functionalization technology supports the industry in achieving global sustainable mobility goals.