News & Events

19. May 2025

Barbe USA: 20 Years as a Member of GACC South

Barbe America, Inc. is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year as a member of the German American Chamber of Commerce South (GACC South). We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for two decades of support, networking events, and valuable insights. This milestone underscores our ongoing commitment to German-American economic relations in the southern United States. more ...

15. January 2025

Barbe Implements Information Security Policy

The Barbe Group of Companies has implemented a global Information Security Policy, effective January 2025, across all locations and subsidiaries. The policy aims to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. Key measures include employee training, technological security solutions, and compliance with regulations like the GDPR. Barbe is also pursuing ISO/IEC 27001 certification to meet the highest standards and reinforce customer trust. more ...

22. June 2024

PROMOL® Products Now Available in Brazil From Distributor Convip

BARBE is pleased to announce that Convip Comercio e Representacoes Ltda., based in Diadema, São Paulo, is now a distributor for selected PROMOL® products for the Brazilian market. more ...

18. April 2024

Alzey plant moves forward in terms of sustainability: Conversion to LED lighting completed

At Alzey plant, the lighting has been converted to LED to save energy and improve the working environment. more ...

25. February 2024

Reason to celebrate: BARBE turns 75 years old!

Founded in 1949 by Hans W. Barbe, the company celebrates its 75th anniversary in the year 2024! more ...

22. March 2024

Participation in Tire Technology Expo 2024 successful!

From March 19-21, 2024, our company experienced an exciting time at the Tire Technology Expo 2024 in Hannover, one of the leading fairs for the tire and rubber industry. We are proud to report that our participation in the event was an outstanding success. more ...

Dates

Tire Technology Expo 2026Hanover, GermanyMarch 3 – 5, 2026More
Elastomers 2026Warsaw, PolandMay 27 – 29, 2026More
EXPOBOR 2026São Paulo, BrazilJune 23 – 25, 2026More
DKT IRC 2027Nuremberg, GermanyJune 28 – July 1, 2027More

Trade fair dates

Tire Technology Expo 2026

tire manufacturing technology exhibition and conference

March 3 – 5, 2026
Deutsche Messe, Hanover, Germany
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Elastomers 2026

19th International Conference

May 27 – 29, 2026
ADN Conference Center, Warsaw, Poland

The ELASTOMERS (Polish: ELASTOMERY) conference has been held for over 40 years as a meeting point for scientists and practitioners in rubber and polymer technology. The 19th edition is a three-day international forum with presentations, a panel discussion, and a poster session. Topics include new technologies, sustainable development, the circular economy, and the development of elastomeric materials from concept to product.

Offical Elastomers 2026 Conference Website

The 19th ELASTOMERY International Scientific Conference, themed “Bound to rubber – elastomers today and tomorrow”, will take place on 27–29 May 2026 in Warsaw. For more than four decades, ELASTOMERY has served as a unique platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share insights and shape the development of rubber and polymer technology.

A Forum for Knowledge Exchange

The conference functions as a bridge between fundamental research and industrial practice, highlighting both cutting-edge scientific findings and practical applications. Participants will explore the entire lifecycle of elastomeric materials — from the initial idea and laboratory research through to industrial production and finished products.

Key Themes

The 2026 edition will address:

  • Breakthrough technologies that are redefining elastomer research and use.
  • Sustainability and circular economy approaches, with a focus on recycling, resource efficiency, and long-term material performance.
  • Industrial innovation, including advances in processing, product development, and performance testing of elastomeric materials.

Program Highlights

Over three days, the program will include:

  • Presentations by leading international experts in rubber and polymer science.
  • A “Science for Industry” discussion panel, connecting academic research with industrial needs and perspectives.
  • Poster sessions, offering opportunities for researchers at all stages of their careers to present their work and engage with peers.

Venue

The event will be hosted at the ADN Conference Center, located in the revitalized Browary Warszawskie district in central Warsaw. The venue offers modern lecture halls, advanced audiovisual facilities, and convenient access to transport links, with catering services and nearby restaurants available for participants.

EXPOBOR 2026

International Rubber Technology, Thermoplastics and Machines Exhibition

June 23 – 25, 2026
Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, Brazil

The event gathers companies of equipment, machines, chemicals, materials and services destined to the rubber industry. Technology, laboratory research, compound analysis, recycling, and raw material areas have gained greater spaces year after year, meeting the visitors’ demands. EXPOBOR is directed at professionals and entrepreneurs of the automotive, rubber articles, footwear, electronics, tires, oil, steel, machines and components industries, among others. The technical program, through the Brazilian Congress of Rubber Technology, further demonstrates the importance of this market. The prestige of EXPOBOR as an important space for professional retraining and business generation has attracted more and more exhibitors and visitors from several countries, likle and Peru.

DKT IRC 2027

German Rubber Conference

June 28 – July 1, 2027
NürnbergMesse, Nuremberg, Germany

The international rubber and elastomer industry will meet from June 28 to July 1st, 2027 for the German Rubber Conference DKT 2024 in Nuremberg. The event is organized by the German Rubber Society (Deutsche Kautschuk-Gesellschaft e. V., DKG). The BARBE Group of Companies participates as an exhibitor in this – according to the organizer - globally unique conference and trade exhibition.

Mon, 28/06/2027 09:00 - 18:00 h
Tue, 29/06/2027 09:00 - 18:00 h
Wed, 30/06/2027 09:00 - 18:00 h
Thu, 01/07/2024 09:00 - 16:00 h

May we welcome you at our trade show booth?