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China Airlines Launches Digital Booking on WebCargo by Freightos®, Digitalizing Key Global Trade Lanes

Integration brings instant digital pricing and booking to one of the world’s largest cargo carriers on critical Asia-Europe-Americas routes, at a time when these routes are grappling with uncertainty

BARCELONA, Spain, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO), the leading digital freight booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, today announced that China Airlines (CAL, 2610.TW), a top-15 air cargo carrier, will be launching on Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms.

Top 15 Air Cargo Carrier China Airlines Joins Freightos. (L to R): Freightos’ Hiroyoshi Umeka, Joyce Tai; China Airlines’ Eddy Liu, Paul Hsueh, and Bryan Tao, celebrating the launch of digital bookings across key trade lanes
Top 15 Air Cargo Carrier China Airlines Joins Freightos. (L to R): Freightos’ Hiroyoshi Umeka, Joyce Tai; China Airlines’ Eddy Liu, Paul Hsueh, and Bryan Tao, celebrating the launch of digital bookings across key trade lanes

Starting next week, thousands of freight forwarders will have instant access to China Airlines’ rates, capacity, and eBookings across a network of 85 aircraft serving 192 destinations in 29 countries. Forwarders can now digitally search, quote and book shipments with China Airlines — directly through WebCargo’s booking platform, with live integration to the leading rate management and quoting platform. Freight forwarders can even book directly from their transportation management systems (TMS) where these are integrated with WebCargo.

“We’re excited to bring China Airlines, a major player in Asia-Pacific air trade, to Freightos’ leading air cargo booking platform, including both WebCargo and 7LFreight,” said Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos. “Our customers–airlines, freight forwarders and shippers–are currently grappling with fast-changing tariff uncertainties. The ability to instantly and transparently book air cargo is an important tool for maintaining agility during this time and to keep world trade flowing.”

The initial rollout will span major hubs across the United States, Canada, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Japan, along with 14 destinations throughout Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia including Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. In future phases, WebCargo Pay instant payment will be available for China Airlines bookings, enabling forwarders to manage bookings and payments in one streamlined workflow. This integration will include general cargo, express rates, ULD bookings and contract rates.

“Digital transformation is a key pillar of China Airlines’ strategy to better serve our forwarder partners through real-time access to our capacity and rates,” said Eddy Liu, Senior Vice President, China Airlines.  “By joining Freightos’ digital platform, we’re meeting our customers where they are, as part of our commitment to simplify air cargo and exceed customer expectations in a digital-first world.”

“We are delighted to launch operations across five key Japanese hubs—Narita, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka and Okinawa—with China Airlines,” shared Hiroyoshi Umeka, General Manager North Asia at WebCargo by Freightos. This digital integration will significantly enhance trade and freight movement between Japan, the Greater China Region, and Southeast Asia, offering unprecedented efficiency and transparency. We are honored to be chosen by China Airlines and the Japanese forwarding community as their primary digital partner.”

Forwarders using WebCargo can access China Airlines’ offerings here or learn more about rate management, quoting and digital sales solutions here.

About Freightos

Freightos® (NASDAQ: CRGO) is the leading vendor-neutral global freight booking platform. Airlines, ocean carriers, thousands of freight forwarders, and well over ten thousand importers and exporters connect on Freightos, making world trade faster, more efficient and more resilient.

The Freightos platform digitizes the trillion dollar international freight industry, supported by a suite of software solutions that span pricing, quoting, booking, shipment management, and payments for global businesses of all shapes and sizes. Products include Freightos Enterprise for multinational importers and exporters, Freightos Marketplace for small importers, WebCargo and 7LFreight by WebCargo for forwarders, WebCargo for Airlines, and Clearit, a digital customs brokerage.

Freightos is also a leading provider of real-time industry data via Freightos Terminal, which includes the world’s leading spot pricing indexes, Freightos Air Index (FAX) for air cargo and Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) for container shipping.

More information is available at freightos.com/investors.

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CANGO Mobility Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 European Customer Value Leadership Award for Excellence in Telematics Solutions

CANGO is recognized for driving innovation and delivering customer-centric telematics solutions that optimize fleet performance, enhance connectivity, and support software-defined vehicle strategies.

SAN ANTONIO, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that CANGO Mobility has been honored with the 2025 European Customer Value Leadership Award in the telematics solutions industry for its outstanding achievements in innovation, operational execution, and long-term customer impact. This recognition highlights CANGO Mobility’s consistent leadership in driving measurable outcomes, strengthening its market position, and delivering customer-centric innovation in an evolving competitive landscape.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. CANGO Mobility excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with market demand while executing them with efficiency, consistency, and scale. “CANGO Mobility’s software-first approach and ability to transform traditional telematics devices into powerful, adaptable tools sets it apart in the European landscape. The company’s deep vertical integration, middleware innovations, and commitment to customer-specific customization have created lasting value in a market defined by change,” said Kamalesh Mohanarangam, Associate Director at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on digital innovation, strategic partnerships, and customer alignment, CANGO Mobility has shown its ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving telematics ecosystem. The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in intelligent fleet management solutions have enabled it to scale effectively across European and international markets.

Innovation remains central to CANGO Mobility’s approach. Its suite of telematics offerings—including the proprietary middleware CANLIB (CANbus Library)—enables advanced fleet optimization, real-time data analysis, and seamless integration with third-party systems. These capabilities extend across multiple verticals, offering customers the flexibility and performance needed to drive down costs, increase safety, and streamline operations. This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to innovation, performance, and customer value in the telematics and vehicle data industry.

It reinforces the transformative impact of our CANLIB middleware, which empowers telematics devices to deliver real-time, actionable insights across diverse vehicle fleets. It also acknowledges the continuous effort of our team to deliver pioneering, software-defined solutions in a rapidly evolving mobility landscape. We’re especially proud to be the first in the industry to launch CANBUS.ACADEMY—a dedicated learning platform designed to educate and upskill professionals in telematics integration, vehicle data and applications, and CANbus technologies. This initiative reflects our belief that knowledge is just as critical as technology in driving long-term success.
A heartfelt thank you to our partners, clients, and the entire CANGO team who made this possible. This award belongs to all of us, said Dumitru Puiu, CEO of CANGO Mobility.

CANGO Mobility’s unwavering commitment to customer experience further strengthens its position in the market. By offering tailored implementation support, simplifying software integration, and maintaining responsiveness through localized customer service, the company ensures high satisfaction and long-term value creation. Its partner-led delivery model—anchored by collaborations with industry leaders like ZF and Continental—has amplified its ability to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions across diverse operational environments.

Frost & Sullivan commends CANGO Mobility for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. The company’s vision, innovation pipeline, and customer-first culture are shaping the future of telematics solutions and driving tangible results at scale.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Customer Value Leadership Award to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The award recognizes forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

About Frost & Sullivan

For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, megatrends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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Camila Tinajero
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About CANGO Mobility

CANGO Mobility is a global technology company specializing in advanced telematics, IoT middleware, and software-defined fleet management solutions. With over 20 years of industry experience, CANGO empowers OEMs, fleet operators, and integrators to transform vehicle data into actionable intelligence. Its proprietary solutions—such as CANLIB (CANbus Library)—enable seamless integration, enhanced performance, and operational efficiency across multiple mobility verticals, from logistics and transportation to agriculture and public services.

CANGO is the first and only telematics company to launch a dedicated learning platform—CANBUS.ACADEMY—offering industry professionals worldwide structured, hands-on education in vehicle data, diagnostics, and CANbus technologies.

With a worldwide presence and trusted partnerships with major industry players, CANGO continues to set new standards in customer-centric innovation, product flexibility, and scalable deployment.

Contact:
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E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited Announces Share Consolidation

FUZHOU, China, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EJH) (the “Company” or “E-Home“), a provider of integrated household services in China, today announced that at an extraordinary general meeting of the Company held on May 1, 2025 (the “Meeting“), its shareholders have approved the resolution of a share consolidation of the issued and authorized ordinary shares of the Company at a ratio of not less than one (1)-for-two (2) and not more than one (1)-for-fifty (50) (the “Range“), with the exact ratio to be set at a whole number within this Range to be determined by the Board of the Directors of the Company (the “Board“) in its sole discretion within 180 calendar days after the date of passing of these resolutions (the “Share Consolidation“).

On May 8, 2025, the Board determined the ratio for Share Consolidation to be one (1)- for- fifty (50) and to round up the fractions of the issued consolidated shares resulting from the Share Consolidation. The Company’s ordinary shares will begin to trade on the NASDAQ Stock Market on the post-consolidation basis under the symbol “EJH” on May 30, 2025. The current pre-split number of shares of commons stock outstanding is 183,690,171 and the post-split number of shares outstanding will be approximately 3,673,850.  The new CUSIP number for the Company’s ordinary shares post-consolidation is G2952X153. The Share Consolidation is primarily being effectuated to comply with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) related to the minimum bid price per share of the Company’s ordinary shares. 

The Company’s shareholders will receive one post-consolidation ordinary share for every fifty pre-consolidation ordinary shares held by them. Immediately after the Share Consolidation, each shareholder’s percentage ownership interest in the Company and proportional voting power will remain unchanged, except for minor changes and adjustments that will result from the treatment of fractional shares. No fractional shares will be issued and the fractional shares will be round up in connection with the Share Consolidation. The rights of the holders of ordinary shares will be substantially unaffected by the Share Consolidation. Shareholders who are holding their shares in electronic form at brokerage firms do not need to take any action, as the effect of the Share Consolidation will automatically be reflected in their brokerage accounts.

About E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited

Established in 2014, E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited is a Nasdaq-listed household service company based in Fuzhou, China. The Company, through its website and WeChat platform “e-home”, provides integrated household services, including 1) Installation and maintenance of home appliances and smart homes; 2) Housekeeping, nanny, confinement nurse and cleaning services; 3) Cleaning of public establishments.

E-Home has become a modern enterprise of comprehensive service for family life. The Company always adheres to the business philosophy of “solving every issue of customers with heart”, and to the code of conduct of “doing everything well with heart”. The Company aims to set the benchmark of the household service industry in China. For more information, visit the Company’s website at http://www.ej111.com/ir.html

Forward-Looking Statement

All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements in nature within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to consider risk factors, including those described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, that may affect the Company’s future results. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company and its subsidiaries or persons acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risk factors.

China Natural Resources Announces 8-to-1 Share Combination

HONG KONG, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Natural Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHNR), a British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) company (the “Company”) today announced that the board of directors of the Company has approved an eight-to-one share combination of issued and outstanding common shares, without par value, of the Company. No shareholders’ approval of the share combination is required pursuant to BVI law. The share combination is expected to be effective at the market opening on June 12, 2025, at which time the Company’s common shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on a combination-adjusted basis. The Company’s common shares will continue to trade under the symbol “CHNR” but with a new CUSIP number, G2110U125.

Upon the effectiveness of the share combination, every eight issued and outstanding common shares will automatically be converted into one issued and outstanding common share. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the share combination. Instead, any fractional shares that would have resulted from the combination will be rounded up to the next whole share. The share combination affects all shareholders uniformly and will not alter any shareholder’s percentage interest in the Company’s outstanding common shares, except for adjustments that may result from the treatment of fractional shares. All outstanding options, warrants and other rights to purchase the Company’s common shares will be adjusted proportionately as a result of the share combination.

The share combination is intended to increase the per share trading price of the Company’s common shares to satisfy the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Following the share combination, the Company will have approximately 1,233,221 common shares issued and outstanding, exclusive of shares issuable under outstanding options and warrants. The share combination will not affect the number of total authorized common shares of the Company. 

About China Natural Resources:

China Natural Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHNR) is currently a holding company that operates in exploration and mining business. Upon the completion of Precise Space-Time Technology disposition on July 28, 2023, the Company is engaged in the acquisition and exploitation of mining rights in Inner Mongolia, including exploring for lead, silver and other nonferrous metal, and is actively exploring business opportunities in the healthcare and other non-natural resource sectors. In 2023, China Natural Resources agreed to acquire Williams Minerals, which operates a lithium mine in Zimbabwe, for a maximum consideration of US$1.75 billion. Currently, we are actively working with all involved parties to close the deal as soon as possible. Williams Minerals is owned by China Natural Resources’ controlling shareholder, Feishang Group Limited, and a non-affiliate, Top Pacific (China) Limited.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains certain statements that may include “forward-looking statements.” All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects” or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the risk factors discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risk factors. Other than as required under the applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

 

 

 

Innovation challenge announced to solve battery fires

WRIQ launches Challenge Waste to find the best ideas to solve the Lithium Ion Battery fire epidemic

BRISBANE, Australia, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Waste and Recycling Industry of Queensland (WRIQ) has launched Challenge Waste – the Lithium Ion Battery Challenge –  to find breakthrough solutions that can make an immediate impact in reducing battery fires within Queensland’s waste streams.

Lithium Batteries within waste streams
Lithium Batteries within waste streams

Lithium batteries are one of the recycling industry’s most urgent priorities. Last year, there were more than 12,000 fires caused by improperly disposed lithium batteries across Australia. This equates to more than 30 per day. Of these fires, 7% resulted in injuries with the average cost to business $417,000*.

The competition will be judged by a panel of waste and recycling industry experts and government leaders. They will evaluate applications and shortlist candidates for funding based on market fit, product readiness, commercial business case and potential impact.

WRIQ’s project to deliver industry engagement on the management of end-of-life batteries is proudly funded through the Queensland Government’s Recycling and Jobs Fund.

“Actual bin fires have doubled over the past five years. The batteries that power our lives are putting the lives of our waste industry workers at risk,” said Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation, The Hon Andrew Powell MP.

“We are proud to support this initiative that will attract the brightest minds from international, national and state innovators to work with industry and government on developing technology products and services to solve this issue.”

There is an opportunity for applicants to receive mentorship and support from industry leaders to implement their innovation commercially across Queensland’s waste management facilities.

There are 6 categories open for this challenge:

  • Early detection – creating new ways to spot batteries before they enter the waste stream and cause potential hazards
  • Workplace safety – developing solutions to safeguard our workforce and valuable equipment from battery fires
  • Sustainable recovery – designing systems for efficient battery recycling that make economic and environmental sense
  • Smart extraction – innovating methods for safely handling and removing batteries embedded in devices
  • Incident response – creating better ways to prevent and rapidly respond to battery-related fires
  • Future-ready design – proposing improvements to battery design that reduce risks in waste handling

“Challenge Waste is designed to celebrate ingenuity, particularly innovations that are hidden from view right across our economy,” said WRIQ CEO, Alison Price.

“There are so many fantastic ideas being generated in universities, research organisations and startups here and around the world. We aim to solve one of the most problematic challenges the industry faces while celebrating innovation with the right funding and support, and a pathway to commercialisation for the best and brightest,” Price continued.

No matter how big or small, every idea – from any industry or part of the world – has the opportunity to apply to Challenge Waste.

“If you have a great innovation that delivers a demonstrable impact to solving this issue, this is your opportunity to showcase your ideas and make a real impact. Your innovation could transform how our industry handles lithium batteries, making waste recycling safer and more sustainable,” concluded Price.

Entries to the WRIQ Challenge Waste Competition are now open. Submit your entry here.

*Source: Brett Lemin, Executive Director, Waste Contractors and Recyclers Association of NSW, FWR conference, February 2025

ABOUT THE WRIQ CHALLENGE WASTE COMPETITION

Challenge Waste is a one-off program to attract and foster international and Australian ingenuity that will be open from Thursday 15 May 2025 to Monday 30 June 2025. The challenge is an initiative of the Waste Recycling Industry of Queensland (WRIQ). Entry is free and open to entrants of all ages, from anywhere in the world. All entries will be judged individually on their merits, and a shortlist will be selected by a judging panel of experts who are senior leaders of industry and government.

WRIQ’s project to deliver industry engagement on the management of end-of-life batteries is proudly funded through the Queensland Govenrment’s Recycling and Jobs Fund.

ABOUT WRIQ

The Waste and Recycling Industry of Queensland (WRIQ) is the unified voice of waste management, recycling and resource recovery in the State.

Representing more than 90 Queensland-based organisations ranging from multi-nationals through to small family owned and operated businesses, WRIQ engages in a broad range of state-specific issues of strategic importance to the sustainability and development of the sector.

Media contact
Natasha David, WRIQ
projects@wriq.com.au
+61 401 389 638

The world of entertainment converges to celebrate Bahrain’s growing prominence as a global center for tourism experiences and media

MANAMA, Bahrain, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hollywood stars and influential personalities gathered at Cipriani Bahrain to celebrate the Kingdom of Bahrain’s growing influence as a global hub for entertainment, media, sports, and culture.

Actors Anthony Mackie, Letitia Wright, Simu Liu and fiancée Allison Hsu, Winston Duke, Tenoch Huerta, and Danny Ramirez attended the event alongside His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, leading filmmakers, media executives, business leaders and creative entrepreneurs from Bahrain and across the globe. Other notable guests included actors Hannah John-Kamen, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinalli; filmmakers Joe Russo and David Ma; and producer Chris Castaldi.

Anthony Mackie and Hannah John Kamen at Cipriani Bahrain. Courtesy of David Jon and Getty Images for Bahrain
Anthony Mackie and Hannah John Kamen at Cipriani Bahrain. Courtesy of David Jon and Getty Images for Bahrain

The Kingdom continues to go from strength-to-strength as a hub for business investment, technological innovation, elite-level global sport and the creative industries heightening the island nation’s reputation as a destination for cultural tourism and sporting experiences.  From Formula One’s Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix to cultural highlights such as the Bahrain Jazz Festival and the Spring of Culture, the country is cementing itself as a destination offering an unparalleled array of world-class events and experiences that cater to diverse audiences.

The country is home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites, state-of-the-art performing arts centres, and a thriving creative ecosystem that celebrates craftsmanship, storytelling, and the preservation of its cultural heritage. Earlier this month, Amazon Prime featured His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, in the adventure documentary “Beyond Borders with Bear Grylls: Bahrain,” spotlighting Bahrain’s stunning natural landscapes and outdoor thrills to a global audience.

As Bahrain shapes a new era where sports, culture, tourism, and entertainment converge, its vision is clear: to continue to lead innovation at the intersection of tradition and modernity, where opportunities flourish, and creativity thrives.

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and guests at Cipriani Bahrain. Courtesy of David Jon and Getty Images for Bahrain
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and guests at Cipriani Bahrain. Courtesy of David Jon and Getty Images for Bahrain

 

Simu Liu and Allison Hsu at Cipriani Bahrain. Courtesy of David Jon and Getty Images for Bahrain
Simu Liu and Allison Hsu at Cipriani Bahrain. Courtesy of David Jon and Getty Images for Bahrain

 

Simu Liu; Mabel Cadena; Tenoch Huerta; Winston Duke at Cipriani Bahrain. Courtesy of David Jon and Getty Images for Bahrain
Simu Liu; Mabel Cadena; Tenoch Huerta; Winston Duke at Cipriani Bahrain. Courtesy of David Jon and Getty Images for Bahrain

 

Frost & Sullivan: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) Unlock New Growth Opportunities Through Sustainability and Innovation

Backward Integration, Innovation, and Sector-Specific Applications Drive Momentum

LONDON, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As industries worldwide intensify their focus on sustainable materials and circular economy strategies, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are emerging as key enablers of innovation, recyclability, and resource efficiency.

The latest Frost Radar™ – an analytical tool developed by Frost & Sullivan to evaluate and benchmark companies based on their innovation and growth performance within specific industries – recognises leading players such as Dow, LyondellBasell, BASF, and Arkema for driving the transition by adopting backward integration into raw materials and expanding their TPE portfolios with monomaterial solutions that enhance recyclability.

Leading innovators and market drivers in the TPE segment further include Avient, Celanese, Covestro, Eastman, Envalior, Evonik, ExxonMobil Chemical, Huntsman, Kraton, Kuraray, LCY Chemical Corp., Lubrizol, and Mitsui Chemicals.

TPEs uniquely combine the elasticity of rubber with the recyclability of thermoplastics. This dual advantage supports growing regulatory and market demands for sustainable materials across diverse industries – from automotive and consumer goods to construction and healthcare.

The automotive industry continues to lead TPE adoption, utilising them in weather seals, HVAC ducts, and glass run channels due to their durability, UV resistance, and cost-effectiveness. With the shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), demand is increasing for high-performance wiring solutions. TPO-based vulcanisates are proving ideal for power cables and charging systems thanks to their superior thermal stability and electrical insulation.

TPEs are also addressing critical challenges in packaging, consumer goods, medical devices, and 3D printing. Materials such as PEBA and TPU offer the flexibility and strength needed for customised, complex geometries in additive manufacturing. In the construction sector, styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) are enabling longer-lasting, low-maintenance infrastructure amid rapid urbanization.

Dr. Brian Balmer, Growth Expert at Frost & Sullivan, notes: “The TPE market is evolving rapidly, driven by megatrends such as lightweighting, sustainability, and performance. Manufacturers are differentiating through innovations in expanded TPE foams, paint and surface protection films, and low-density grades for cable casings. Investment in compounding capacity, particularly in developing regions, is a key strategy for gaining market share.”

Recyclable, recycled-content, and bio-based TPE grades are becoming essential criteria for product selection globally. Companies with integrated supply chains and established sustainability platforms are gaining a competitive edge, shaping the next chapter of growth in the TPE landscape.

“As industries push toward environmental accountability, TPEs offer unmatched versatility and sustainability potential,” adds Dr. Balmer. “Those innovating in raw material integration, product design, and end-of-life solutions are defining the future of this dynamic market.”

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Editor’s Note

To arrange an interview or for any questions, please contact:

Kristina Menzefricke
Marketing & Communications
Global Customer Experience, Frost & Sullivan
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Terumo Interventional Systems Announces Commercial Availability of Its ROADSAVER™ Carotid Stent System

– Innovative, dual-layer micromesh, closed-cell stent with the flexibility of an open-cell stent for maximizing clinical outcomes in carotid artery stenting procedures  –

SOMERSET, N.J., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Terumo Interventional Systems (TIS), a division of Terumo Corporation, is pleased to announce the early commercial availability of its FDA-approved ROADSAVER™ Carotid Stent System. Indicated for use with the Nanoparasol® Embolic Protection System, ROADSAVER Stent System addresses carotid artery stenosis in patients with increased risk of adverse events following carotid endarterectomy.

ROADSAVER Stent System is the only carotid artery stenting (CAS) device with an innovative, dual-layer micromesh. It is designed as a closed-cell stent with the flexibility of an open-cell stent, providing increased flexibility and wall apposition in complex anatomies. It is also the first dual-layer micromesh carotid stent approved in the United States, and the only carotid stent system designed to contain plaque to the vessel wall and prevent plaque protrusion, protecting against distal embolization.

Available in sizes from 5 to 10 mm in width and 22 to 47 mm in length, ROADSAVER Stent System has a rapid-exchange shaft length of 143 cm. It is also fully re-sheathable and repositionable – even after 50% of the stent’s length is deployed. Another important feature is the product’s low-profile 5Fr design, which enhances its crossability.

“ROADSAVER Stent System is yet another example of our unrelenting pursuit of achieving better outcomes for patients,” said Chris Pearson, Executive Vice President – US Commercial Operations, Terumo Interventional Systems. “Its rapid delivery and accurate placement drive procedure predictability and efficiency, differentiating it from other carotid artery stents on the market and providing a level of confidence unmatched in the industry.”

“An inner micromesh layer with a pore size four-times smaller than any carotid stent which provides sustained embolic protection makes the ROADSAVER Stent System a leading technology in the evolution of CAS,” said Michael J. Martinelli, MD, FACC, FSCAI and Chief Medical Officer, Terumo Medical Corporation. “This is supported by the results of clinical trials, which demonstrated that using ROADSAVER for symptomatic patients with high-risk lesions is safe and effective, with a low complication rate.”

Limited market release of the ROADSAVER Carotid Stent System is planned for summer 2025, with full market release anticipated in fall 2025.

About Terumo Interventional Systems

Terumo Interventional Systems (TIS), a division of Terumo Corporation, is a market leader in minimally invasive entry site management, lesion access, and therapeutic intervention. TIS offers a complete, solution-based product portfolio used in advanced coronary, peripheral and endovascular treatments with strategic initiatives in Transradial Access, Complex Coronary Intervention, Peripheral Artery Disease and Embolotherapy. TIS combines innovative research and development with a deep market understanding to create a pipeline of industry-leading devices that deliver clinical value, economic benefit, and enhanced patient outcomes.

About Terumo

Terumo (TSE:4543) is a global leader in medical technology and has been committed to “Contributing to Society through Healthcare” for over 100 years. Based in Tokyo and operating globally, Terumo employs more than 30,000 associates worldwide to provide innovative medical solutions in more than 160 countries and regions. The company started as a Japanese thermometer manufacturer and has been supporting healthcare ever since. Now, its extensive business portfolio ranges from vascular intervention and cardio-surgical solutions, blood transfusion and cell therapy technology, to medical products essential for daily clinical practice such as transfusion systems, diabetes care, and peritoneal dialysis treatments. Terumo will further strive to be of value to patients, medical professionals, and society at large. More information can be found at www.terumo.com.

ROADSAVER
INDICATIONS FOR USE

The Roadsaver Carotid Stent System, when used in conjunction with the Nanoparasol Embolic Protection System (EPS), is indicated for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis in patients with elevated risk for adverse events following carotid endarterectomy and meet the criteria outlined below:

  1. Patients who have either de novo atherosclerotic or post endarterectomy restenotic lesion(s) in the internal carotid arteries or at the carotid bifurcation with ≥50% stenosis if symptomatic or ≥80% stenosis if asymptomatic (both defined by angiography),
    AND
  2. Patients having a vessel with reference diameters between 3.5 mm and 9.0 mm at the target lesion.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The Roadsaver Carotid Stent System is contraindicated for use in:

  • Patients in whom anticoagulant, antiplatelet therapy or thrombolytic drugs are contraindicated
  • Patients with known hypersensitivity to nickel-titanium
  • Patients with severe vascular tortuosity or anatomy that would preclude the safe introduction of a guide catheter, sheath, embolic protection system, or stent system
  • Patients with uncorrected bleeding disorders
  • Lesions in the ostium of the common carotid artery
  • Carotid vessel with <25mm gap between the target location of the distal end of the stent and the proximal end of the distal protection device.

NANOPARASOL EPS
INDICATIONS FOR USE

The Nanoparasol EPS is indicated for use as a guidewire to contain and remove embolic material (thrombus/debris) while performing angioplasty and stenting procedures in carotid arteries. The diameter of the artery at the site of the filter placement should be between 3.0 and 6.5 mm.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The Nanoparasol EPS is contraindicated for use in:

  • Patients in whom anticoagulant, antiplatelet therapy or thrombolytic drugs is contraindicated
  • Patients with known hypersensitivity to nickel-titanium
  • Patients with severe vascular tortuosity or anatomy that would preclude the landing zone requirement or the
    safe introduction of a guide wire, guide catheter, introducer sheath, an embolic protection device, delivery
    catheter, or retrieval catheter
  • Patients with uncorrected bleeding disorders
  • Lesions in the ostium of the common carotid artery

RX ONLY. Refer to the product labels and package insert for complete contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential complications, and instructions for use.

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