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ZEON at PLASTICS & RUBBER FAIR

From March 12 to 13 Zeon Europe participated at the Plastics & Rubber Exhibition in Barcelona. We thank everyone who visited our booth and look forward to further develop our relationships based on the discussions we had at the fair!

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ZEON at TIRE TECHNOLOGY EXPO March 2025

We thank all business partners and associates who visited our booth at Tire Technology Expo. We are grateful for the discussions and look forward to further develop our business relationships.

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ZEON at TIRE TECHNOLOGY EXPO 2025, 4th-6th March

2025 ZEON will exhibit again at the Tire Technology Expo in Hanover, Germany. Find out how ZEON’s synthetic rubber and hydrocarbon resins technology can support for ultra-high-performance tire and support to be more sustainable.

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ZEON at PHARMAPACK 2025, 22nd & 23rd January

From January 22nd – 23rd ZEON Europe was present at the Pharmapack in Paris. Over 360 exhibiting companies from more than 70 countries presented their products. The ZEON team would like to thank all the guests we met at the fair! We look forward to further develop our relationships based on the discussions we had at the Pharmapack.

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ZEON at PHARMAPACK 2025, 22nd & 23rd January

ZEON Europe will be present at Pharmapack, taking place in January 22nd – 23rd 2025. We will showcase our world-class resins ZEONEX®, ZEONOR® known as Cyclo Olefin Polymers (COP).

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ZEON AT THE 17TH ANNUAL PRE-FILLED SYRINGES AND INJECTABLE DRUG DEVICES CONFERENCE

Zeon is proud to announce our presence at SAE Media Group highly anticipated event, taking place in London from 14-16 January. This premier gathering of pharmaceutical innovators will spotlight groundbreaking advances in drug delivery and device design.

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ZEON CHARITY 2024

As every year, it is a pleasure and tradition for us to think of those who could use our support. This year, we decided to support the "Wünschewagen" with our annual donation.

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SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE TEAM AT ZEON

Thank you for your valued business and partnership over the past year, we look forward to supporting you further throughout 2025.

We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful New Year!

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New grade of Cyclo Olefin Polymer

ZEON releases a new grade of Cyclo Olefin Polymer that will drive further advances in optical lens materials for AR and VR and contribute to realizing a digital society. Featuring significantly lower birefringence than that of other products and excellent resistance to light and heat yellowing, the new grade is expected to see growing demand, particularly as a material for optical lenses.

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Review of the IZB (International Suppliers fair) Wolfsburg

From 22nd – 24th October Zeon exhibited for the first time at the IZB fair in Wolfsburg, where more than 840 companies were presenting their innovations and products.

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ZEON Elastomer Course for young professionals 2024

This October, ZEON invited for the ZEON Elastomer customer training course. 

The elastomer course was first introduced in 2015 by ZEON’s technical team to share knowledge about our specialty elastomers and related products.

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ZEON AT THE IZB (INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIERS FAIR)

In October, Zeon will be present for the first time at International Suppliers fair which takes place in Wolfsburg, from October 22nd -24th 2022.

Every two years, the exhibition centre in the Allerpark is the meeting point for the suppliers to the automotive industry with around 800 exhibitors from more than 30 nations.

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US business magazine published an interview with President & CEO of Zeon Corporation

An interview with President and CEO of Zeon Corporation, Tetsuya Toyoshima, was published in the July-August 2024 issue of the US business magazine "Entrepreneur" in a special feature on Japanese companies.

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ZEON at the German Rubber Conference DKT 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Zeon will once again be present at the DKT - German Rubber Conference and Trade Exhibition in Nuremberg from July 1st to 4th, 2024! With a focus on the rubber processing industry, this event is set to bring together around 200 exhibitors and 4,500 professionals from the rubber and elastomers sector.

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ZEON at Battery Show 2024, 18th - 20th June

Excited to announce that ZEON will be participating in the Battery Show 2024 in Stuttgart for the 5th time! The Battery Show Europe Expo is a great opportunity to discover solutions for your application needs, explore the latest technologies, and connect with industry peers. We are thrilled to be part of this event and look forward to meeting you in person at our booth A60, Hall 8.

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Zeon Corporation receives Special Technology Prize

Zeon Corporation has won the Special Technology Prize at the 56th JCIA Technology Awards, sponsored by the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA). The JCIA Technology Award program recognizes businesses that have contributed to advancing the chemical industry as well as the economy and society by developing and commercializing superior chemical technologies.

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Zeon Corporation determines the five gears that drive Zeon (materiality)

Zeon Corporation has determined its materiality, the “five gears that drive Zeon,” which represent the priority issues crucial for achieving sustainable growth
together with society in alignment with its corporate philosophy of “contributing to the preservation of the Earth and the prosperity of the human race.”

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Zeon Group’s greenhouse gas reduction targets for 2030 approved by SBT initiative

Zeon Corporation and the Zeon Group subsidiaries have set greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets to be met by 2030. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming that they align with scientific standards for limiting global warming to no more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

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New co-creative innovation facility at Kawasaki City planned

Zeon Corporation will construct a new co-creative innovation facility that will be open to both internal and external participants at its Kawasaki Plant and Research & Development Center in the Kawasaki waterfront area.

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ZEON at Tire Technology Expo 2024

We are excited to announce that ZEON will be taking part in the upcoming Tire Technology Expo in Hannover on the 19th, 20th, and 21st of March. Make sure to visit our booth at Hall 20 booth C326 - we can't wait to meet you there!

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ZEON Completes Construction of Recycling Plant for Cyclo Olefin Polymers

Zeon Corporation has completed construction of a recycling plant for cyclo olefin polymers at its Takaoka Plant. ZEON is set to begin recycling its own products for the first time, while the new plant will not only further differentiate ZEON’s COP products but also contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by reducing CO2 emissions.

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ZEON at Plastics & Rubber Exhibition

ZEON will be participating in the Plastics & Rubber Exhibition on 6-8 March in Barcelona, Spain. Make sure that you discover our latest cutting-edge products, such as Speciality Elastomers (BR; SSBR; NBR; HNBR; Li-BR; IR; ACM) and Cyclo Olefin Polymers (COP).

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ZEON obtains ISCC PLUS certification for four plants in Japan

Zeon Corporation has acquired ISCC PLUS certification, an international certification for sustainable products, at four of its domestic production bases (the Takaoka, Kawasaki, Tokuyama, and Mizushima plants).

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ZEON is a sponsor of the elastomer group: Industry & Academia Networking Event

ZEON Europe is proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the Elastomer Group: Industry & Academia Networking Event organized by IOM3 on the 8th of March 2024 in London.

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ZEON at Pharmapack 2024

Zeon Europe is excited to announce our participation in Pharmapack 2024 in Paris this week! We're thrilled to showcase Zeon Corporation’s innovative resins ZEONEX®, ZEONOR® Cyclo Olefin Polymers (COP) at booth #H89. And the best part? Our Specialty Plastics allow for advanced, break-resistant packaging in Medical & Pharmaceutical industries!

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ZEON Elastomer Course for young professionals 2023

About 20 participants took a part in the two-days Elastomer Course for young professionals in October 2023. This course is designed specifically for young professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in the field of elastomers.

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Discover the Latest in Specialty Plastics for Pre-Filled Syringes at Zeon Europe's Booth

We’re excited to announce that Zeon Europe will be participating in the Universe of pre-filled syringes and injection devices conference on 17-18 October 2023 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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ZEON AT BATTERY SHOW

The entire ZEON team would like to thank all the guests we met at the Battery Show in Stuttgart! We look forward to further develop our relationships based on the discussions we had at the Battery Show!

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ZEON at RubberCon 2023, 9th -11th May

Zeon will be present as Event Sponsor at the RubberCon in Edinburgh.

With a forecast of 300 delegates attending, RubberCon 2023 will specifically discuss and address the benefits and challenges of using elastomers in innovative, advanced and emerging technologies.

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ZEON at Battery Show 2023, 23rd-25th May

ZEON will be present again at the Battery Show 2023 in Stuttgart. The Battery Show Europe Expo provides attendees the chance to find solutions to their application needs, get a look at the latest technologies, and connect with their peers. You can visit us at our booth E37, hall 6.

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ZEON at JEC WORLD 2023, 25-27th April

For the first time, ZEON participates with an own booth at the JEC World in Paris. JEC World is the global trade show for composite materials and their applications. It is the industry’s leading event, hosting all the major players in a spirit of innovation, business, and networking.

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ZEON at Tire Technology Expo March 2023

From March 21 -23, ZEON and ZS Elastomers were among more than 200 exhibitors participating at the Tire Technology Expo in Hanover, the world’s largest gathering for tire design, development and manufacturing experts.

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ZEON at Tire Technology Expo, 21st-23rd March

For the sixth time in a row, ZEON participates at the Tire Technology Expo in Hannover, Germany.

You can visit us at our booth C326, hall 20.

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ZEON supports mental well-being

Mental health must no longer be a taboo subject. It occupies us every day in many variations. Whether in the private sphere or at the professional level. At the end of 2022, we joined forces with OpenUp.

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ZEON was present at Pharmapack 2023

From February 1st – 2nd ZEON Europe was present at the Pharmapack in Paris. The ZEON team would like to thank all the guests we met at the fair. We look forward to further develop our relationships based on the discussions we had at the Pharmapack.

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ZEON at Pharmapack 2023, 1ST & 2ND February

ZEON Europe will be present at the Pharmapack Paris, which takes place from February 1st – 2nd 2023. Pharmapack is the European hub for the pharma packaging and drug delivery device industry. Taking place annually in Paris, the event unites over 5,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors for two days of innovation, networking, and education. We are looking forward to this opportunity to introduce our fascinating products and meet you in person! You can visit us at our booth J24.

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ZEON wishes you a merry christmas and a happy new year!

Another challenging year is coming to an end and we would like to thank you for your cooperation! Despite all the difficulties, we look back on a successful and satisfactory year, where we also had the chance to meet with many of you in person again.

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Zeon Epichlorhydrin elastomers from renewable sources ranked within Top 5

Epichlorhydrin rubber is an oil- and heat-resistant type of rubber, mainly comprising epichlorhydrin monomer, which is widely used in automotive (eg fuel hose, sealing) and industrial (eg printing rollers, diaphragm) applications. ZEON has developed a bio-type version of this rubber, using epichlorhydrin monomer from renewable sources – glycerol by-product from plant-based biodiesel production – instead of conventional crude oil sources.

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ZEON CORPORATION decides to increase Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber production capacity in the United States

ZEON CORPORATION (President and CEO: Kimiaki Tanaka; “ZEON”), via its subsidiary Zeon Chemicals L.P. (headquarters: Louisville, KY USA; CEO: Michael Recchio; “Zeon Chemicals”) has decided to expand its capacity for its Zetpol® Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (“HNBR”) at its Texas Plant (Pasadena, TX USA).

 

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ZEON Sponsorship KHK Rubber Colloquium

The 14th KHK Fall Rubber Colloquium 2022 (November 8 - 10) was supported by ZEON as Sponsor. During the three days, many different sessions with great speakers were available for the participants. ZEON was Fall Rubber Colloquium Poster Award Sponsor and presented the winner during the poster ceremony.

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ZEON Elastomer Course for young professionals

This October, ZEON invited 25 participants for the ZEON Elastomer customer training course. The elastomer course was first introduced in 2015 by ZEON’s technical team to share knowledge about our specialty elastomers and related products.

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Notification of Price Increase for Chemicals

Due to the increase of production costs and to ensure supply security and service standard, ZEON is announcing the price increase of Chemicals products in Europe, effective from October 2022 shipments.

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ZEON at MNE EUROSENSORS 2022

From September 19-23, Zeon were participating in the MNE EUROSENSORS 2022 with around 800 international attendees.

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REVIEW DKT FAIR JUNE 2022

This year around 4.300 professionals have attended the DKT in Nuremberg (27th - 30th June).

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New website for ZEON Europe

We are very pleased to introduce our new Zeon website. We hope you will enjoy discovering it!

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ZEON at Tire Technology Expo May 2022

From May 18-20, Zeon and ZS Elastomers were among almost 200 exhibitors participating at the Tire Technology Expo in Hanover, the world’s largest gathering for tire design, development and manufacturing experts. It was the first event after the coronavirus outbreak.

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ZEON at Hannover Messe 2022

ZEON Corporations Carbon Nanotube division participates at the Hannover Messe. The Hannover Messe is an industrial trade fair with international significance. It takes place every spring in Hannover at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds.

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Proprietary technology for recycling COP developed

Zeon Corporation has developed a proprietary technology for recycling cyclo olefin polymers (COP). The new recycling technology has enabled Zeon to overcome the longstanding challenge of maintaining transparency and high purity to produce recycled COP having a quality equivalent to that of virgin resin.

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ZEON wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

A challenging year is coming to an end and we would like to thank all of our employees, customers and network partners. Despite all difficulties, we look back on a successful and satisfactory year.

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Zeon live at Pharmapack in Paris, 13-14 Oct 2021

Since its founding 24 years ago, Pharmapack Expo has grown to one of the most important international meeting places of the pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery industry – the Europe hub.

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Zeon at PDA Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference 05-06 Oct 2021

The 17th edition of The PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference will be held exclusively online this time.

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Zeon Europe supports flood victims

We have been deeply moved by the terrible images from the flooded areas in Germany and neighbouring regions: many people have lost their homes or even their lives and will continue to suffer the consequences for a long time.

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Zeon Europe Online Seminar Series

Dear valued customers, get excited! ZEON just started a webinar series about the products HyTemp® ACM, Hydrin® ECO, Hydrin® ECO: HT-ECO, Nipol® NBR and Zetpol® HNBR. You are cordially invited to participate. We are looking forward to you!

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Zeon is a sponsor of the SMi online conference

The 13th annual virtual conference on the presentation of pre-filled syringes will take place on January 13 and 14, 2021. Zeon is proud to support this event.

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ZEON wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

A turbulent year is coming to an end and we would like to thank all of our employees, customers and network partners. Despite many unexpected changes, we look back on a successful and satisfactory year. Simultaneously, we look forward to the next year full of opportunities and possibilities with you!

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