Tobias Brandmeier, Area Sales Manager at HOFFMANN MINERAL GmbH, is convinced that the industry will focus much more on the environmental aspect of new developments in the future. In his opinion, the most promising potential for the in-house product Neuburg Siliceous Earth is therefore represented in carbon black replacement. “Our products ensure lower CO² input and consumption here, compared to petroleum-based carbon black.” The PAH-free Neuburg Siliceous Earth can also prevent the migration of hazardous substances to the greatest possible extent.

Another option for reducing harmful substances is, for example, the use of fillers such as Aktisil Q, which enables, i. e., the use of a chlorine-free peroxide in silicone rubber. The Tailored Filler Solutions by HOFFMANN MINERAL spot weld by the use of hollow glass spheres to reduce density and weight, which can lead to lower CO² consumption in mobility applications.

“Our focus on sustainable solutions in the rubber sector, our regional orientation, and our strong technical know-how also help us with regard to the current global developments.” Nevertheless, the production of energy-intensive products is currently an enormous challenge. “We are all the more pleased to be able to exchange ideas with specialists and professionals from the industry at the trade fair."

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