Downers Grove, IL – Univar Solutions LLC announced it has acquired H.M. Royal, a highly respected 101-year-old specialty distributor of

The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 55.6 in July from 53.3 in June, topping economists’ expectations of about 54.0. A reading above 50 signals expansion in the factory sector. The July figure was the highest since May 2022 and marked the seventh straight month of growth after a prolonged contraction earlier in the recovery.

ust in time for the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise, Goodyear is opening its Goodyear Motor City Garage, its first retail concept store in Detroit. Two Goodyear Blimps will also take to the skies over the Motor City that weekend — the first double-blimp appearance in Detroit in nearly two decades — offering a bird’s-eye view of one of the world’s largest automotive events, featuring more than 40,000 classic and custom cars and 1.5 million-plus enthusiasts.

On July 21, 2026, Julio Lopez took over as head of Arburg, S.A. de C.V. in Querétaro, Mexico. As Mexico navigates a dynamic economic landscape, he will focus on turning challenges into opportunities. Thanks to long-standing, trusting customer relationships – including international partnerships – and a capable, experienced local Arburg team, he is well positioned to drive innovation, tap into new growth markets and further expand Arburg’s presence and success in Mexico.

The Detroit Rubber Group’s Annual Golf Outing is back, and they invite you to join them for a day of golf, networking, and friendly competition with colleagues from across the rubber industry.

Whether you are a seasoned golfer or just out to enjoy the day, all skill levels are welcome. The event will feature contests, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow industry professionals.

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) has acquired Foshan United Medical Ltd. (UMT). The sellers are UMT founder Dr Xiaodong Wang and a private Chinese founding partner. UMT is a leading full-service supplier of advanced wound care products. The company with headquarters and state-of-the-art production facilities in Foshan, China, has a workforce of some 200. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.