Author: RubberWorld

Greene Tweed has announced the winner of its first-ever Innovation Award, honoring Ferdinand Gonzaga, a Ph.D. in molecular and supramolecular chemistry and a scientist in the company’s Advanced Technology Group, which is responsible for developing new materials to perform in the most demanding industries and applications. The award was presented by Chairman Allon Bloch, CEO Magen Buterbaugh, and Kenneth Stanley, representing Greene Tweed family ownership, at a special event at Greene Tweed’s Kulpsville, Pa. plant.

Magna TPMS offers real-time organization pressure and temperature monitoring with alerts on moderate and extreme readings, 24/7, even when the machine is unpowered. Whilst the system allows users to swiftly react to situations in the field by identifying problems early on and providing prompt insights. Automatic emails of actions can be sent from the system to the appropriate person within the organization and can be easily linked to a Desktop version as well as a mobile App (iOS/Android). Thanks to the GPS location tracking of Magna TPMS, the system monitors distance travelled, and hours used for tire usage statistics.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that Mark Stewart has been elected Chief Executive Officer and President, effective January 29, 2024. He will succeed Richard J. Kramer, who previously announced his planned retirement from the company following 24 years of service, including 14 as Chairman, CEO and President. On the effective date, Laurette T. Koellner, Independent Lead Director of Goodyear’s Board since 2019, will become non-executive Board Chair, and Stewart will be added to the Goodyear Board as a director.

The AMAP Educational Workshop in Fort Worth Texas, originally scheduled for March 2024, will now be taking place in March 2025.

TechnoBiz is organizing “Rubber Week 2024” during 22-26 April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand at Century Park Hotel in cooperation with Rubber Technology Research Centre (RTEC), Mahidol University, Thailand and King Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

Featured Training Courses for February start with, February 13 – Webinar: Optimizing Rubber Molding Process through Advanced Simulations
In this webinar, attendees will learn how simulating the behavior of rubber, silicones and LSRs during injection, transfer and compression molding process can help understand the root cause of various molding issues like imbalances, air, uneven curing, flashing, etc. Continuous improvements in part design, mold design and molding process are essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the ever-expanding rubber molding market. By using advanced CAE simulation technologies, design phases can be shortened, molding process can be predicted and molded parts can be optimized. Instructor: Harshal Bhogestra, Moldex3D

The Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) is excited to host two in-person Training Academy courses in 2024. The first training session of the year will be held in Chicago, Illinois March 4-6 and will focus on Advanced Rubber Product Manufacturing Technologies Training.

Exhibitor registration for K 2025, The World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, is now open online at www.k-online.com/2330. The deadline for reserving exhibit space at K 2025 is May 31, 2024. The event will be held from October 8 – 15, 2025 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. K 2022 exhibitors can easily register for K 2025 with their existing log-in and make necessary changes on the registration form. First-time exhibitors will be guided step-by-step through the online application process.