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U.S. Customs to auction 12,000 tons of seized aluminum

.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), through its sales agents Amentum and CWS Marketing Group, will conduct the second and final public auction of approximately 12,000 tons of seized aluminum profiles on July 23, 2026, in Riverside, California.

This auction represents the final offering of aluminum profiles seized by CBP in 2017. The first auction successfully sold approximately 10,000 tons, with this event offering the remaining inventory of more than 24 million pounds.

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Smithers is expanding its distribution testing laboratory in the UK

Smithers is expanding its Distribution Testing laboratory in Leatherhead, UK, to meet growing demand. Construction is currently underway, with completion expected by the last quarter of 2026.

The expanded facility will deliver a 55% increase in total footprint, adding an additional 3,800 sq ft of conditioned laboratory space and will further enhance testing capacity. The investment reflects increasing demand across sectors including e-commerce, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, as products move through more demanding distribution environments.

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Zeon launches innovative data management system for elastomers R&D

Zeon Corporation has launched a new data management system dedicated to elastomer research and development. As the company’s first subscription-based service, the platform enables centralized management and use of R&D data related to rubber products, helping customers improve efficiency and accelerate innovation. During the initial rollout, Zeon will prioritize customers in Japan before gradually expanding availability to additional markets.

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Datwyler expands its portfolio of fluorosurfactant-free FKM materials

As PFAS regulations tighten worldwide, manufacturers face growing pressure to evaluate materials used in critical applications. While fluorinated polymers are not expected to face immediate bans, many could be phased out over time, requiring companies to balance compliance with long-term product performance. Datwyler has expanded its portfolio of fluorosurfactant-free FKM materials and completed full working-condition validation for alternative compounds. The company works with customers to evaluate materials based on application requirements rather than one-for-one substitutions.

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Dunlop e. Sport Maxx selected for Toyota Motor’s new LEXUS ES

The all-new LEXUS ES is a forerunner in LEXUS’s next-generation electric vehicles that combine hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) with battery EV (BEV) technologies. With a spacious cabin that offers a premium experience, new design inspired by LEXUS LF-ZC as the next-generation BEV concept, and advanced electrification, it is a model that has achieved new levels of quietness and ride comfort.

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