Author: RubberWorld

Manique has previously held leadership roles at E.I. DuPont de Nemours and DSM. Most recently, he served as a Global Business Director at Avient Protective Materials. He holds a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering from FEI-Brazil, an MBA from São Paulo University, and a postgraduate degree in materials science from the University of São Paulo-Brazil. Additionally, Manique is a certified Six Sigma Master and Black Belt and has completed the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School.

The auction catalog includes a wide range of industrial equipment, such as a Stewart Bolling 4-Roll Inverted L Calendar Mill, Shaw Almex Down-Acting Heated Platen Press, Birmingham Mixing Mill, Atom Clicker Press, and additional production and support items like a Heat Seal Shrink Tunnel, Guillotine Style Bale Cutter, compressors, overhead cranes with electric hoists, a Freightliner 26’ box truck, and several forklifts.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its business in coated technical textiles (Mehler Texnologies). The technical textiles specialist is acquiring major parts of the Heytex Group from the private equity investor Bencis Capital Partners. The acquisition covers the core business of Heytex with three production locations (Germany and China) and all headquarter related functions, including Sales and R&D. The Heytex Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality and functional technical textiles. The company with an international presence is headquartered in Bramsche, Germany. In 2023, the parts of the Heytex Group to be acquired by Freudenberg Performance Materials generated sales of roughly €100 million with a workforce of some 400 employees. The transaction is subject to approval by the antitrust authorities.

Davis-Standard announced that it has achieved Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) certification, becoming the first plastics machinery manufacturer to earn this distinction. This certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to preventing plastic pellet (resin) loss and contributing to a cleaner environment, setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability in the plastics industry.

From November 6-10, Trelleborg Tires will introduce its first Agriculture Rubber Track, ART1000, at Italy’s EIMA exhibition, along a wide selection of products and services designed for modern farming.

The ART1000 represents the latest in specialized solutions from Trelleborg Tires, addressing the evolving needs of this industry, by increasing productivity and preserving soil.

Myers Industries, Inc. announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2024 on Monday, November 4, 2024, after market close. The Company will host a conference call the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to review its performance.

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) released its 16th End-of-Life Tire Management Report, revealing positive momentum in tire recycling with 79% of end-of-life tires being consumed by end-use markets. This reflects a 10.5% increase in overall utilization, reinforcing that end-of-life tires remain one of the most recycled and reclaimed consumer products, outpacing materials like metal, glass, aluminum, plastic, and paper.

Toyo Tires® returns to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 5 – 8. The Toyo Tires Treadpass is a celebration of automotive innovation and creativity, featuring an incredible showcase of vehicles making their world debut. Treadpass is located between the Central and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center and for the 11th year Toyo has collaborated with renowned builders to curate an unparalleled experience for SEMA attendees.
Treadpass will premiere 26 unique vehicles at this year’s show from a fully custom ’74 Rolls Royce to a ’66 Ford Bronco Sport. Toyo Tires proudly showcases a wide variety of vehicles offering something appealing to every car enthusiast.