Recent News & Trends in Rubber Extrusion Strips
Recent news and industry dynamics regarding rubber extrusion strips (including sealing strips and rubber profiles) have primarily focused on five key areas: intelligent production line commissioning, localization of high-end equipment, market growth, and customization trends.
Valeo Wenling Plant Launches Intelligent Production Line (Nov 2025): Taizhou Valeo Wenling Automotive Components Co., Ltd. officially commenced operations at its Phase II facility. The plant simultaneously activated Valeo's first wiper blade rubber extrusion line in the Asia-Pacific region. This 100-meter intelligent production line requires only two operators and stably produces 20 meters of rubber profile per minute. This marks a critical shift from imported to localized smart manufacturing for wiper blades, significantly enhancing flexible manufacturing capabilities and supply efficiency.
KraussMaffei Partners with Rongzhi Jingchuang on Rubber Extruders (Mar 2026): Shandong Rongzhi Jingchuang reached a deep strategic cooperation agreement with global machinery giant KraussMaffei (integrating Berstorff's century-old technology). Rongzhi Jingchuang has become KraussMaffei's exclusive marketing and technical service partner, focusing on the domestic localization and local service implementation of KraussMaffei's rubber extrusion machinery in the Chinese market.
Coperion Secures Orders for Over Ten Extrusion Lines in Four Days (May 2026): At a recent industry exhibition, Coperion showcased cutting-edge rubber and plastic equipment technology, successfully signing orders for over ten extrusion production lines on-site. This demonstrates the brand's strong influence and market recognition in the high-end equipment sector.
Steady Growth in Global and Chinese Rubber Sealing Strip Markets: The global rubber sealing strip market exceeded RMB 48 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% from 2018 to 2024. The Asia-Pacific region accounts for over 60% of the global market share, with China, India, and Southeast Asia serving as core growth engines; the CAGR for extruded silicone products also reached 8.5%.
Industry Shift Toward Refined Customization and Eco-Friendliness (2026): Driven by upgrades in downstream sectors such as automotive parts, medical devices, and consumer electronics, the custom rubber extrusion industry is exhibiting trends toward "technical specialization, integrated service, and flexible capacity." A number of market players have emerged with full-chain service capabilities in niche segments like automotive parts, medical applications, home appliances, and environmentally recyclable materials.