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Dr. Bürkle began his career at the company in 1961 as a tool designer and later as a designer for injection molding machines. He also studied mechanical engineering at Munich University of Applied Sciences and Munich Technical University and worked as a development engineer in the application technology department from 1978. After completing his doctorate at RWTH Aachen University, he headed the Basic Development and New Technologies department at KraussMaffei, where his forward-looking approach paved the way for numerous successes in plasticizing development (e.g. KraussMaffei mixing screw) and technology development (e.g. the SkinForm surface finishing process or the IMC injection molding compounder). Even after his official retirement in 2009, Dr. Bürkle remained associated with KraussMaffei in an advisory capacity.

PolyQuest welcomed Andy Fredericks, Brian Goldberg, John Sarrao, and James Nelson – all distinguished industry experts poised to further elevate PolyQuest’s industry standing.

Continental will present its new N7 air spring systems for commercial vehicle applications from September 10 to 14 at Automechanika (booth FOR.0 A03), the most important industry and trade show for the automotive aftermarket. The technology company is using the Frankfurt trade show to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness and high performance of its N7 air springs for the aftermarket, fleet, haulage and workshop customers.

oodyear’s second quarter 2024 sales were $4.6 billion with tire unit volumes totaling 40.1 million. Second quarter 2024 Goodyear net income was $85 million (30 cents per share) compared to a Goodyear net loss of $208 million (73 cents per share loss) a year ago. The year over year improvement was driven by increases in segment operating income. The second quarter of 2024 included several significant items including, on a pre-tax basis, a benefit of $96 million from asset and other sales, Goodyear Forward costs of $40 million and rationalization charges of $19 million. The second quarter of 2023 included pre-tax rationalization charges of $72 million and a $51 million benefit from asset and other sales. Goodyear Forward costs are comprised of advisory, legal and consulting fees and costs associated with planned asset sales.

The MARPG Scholarship is officially open for applications. As a membership benefit, members can sponsor one scholarship applicant. The applicant does not have to be a member’s child, but can be any current or incoming college student, which could be a relative, neighbor, or ANYONE in your community. Preference will be given to students majoring in Science, Technology, or Business, but all majors will be considered. The number of scholarship awards and amount awarded will depend on the number of qualified applicants and donations.

The Detroit Rubber Group welcomes golfers of all skill levels to attend its annual golf outing on Tuesday, August 20, at the Northville Hills Golf Club in Northville, MI. The event, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start, will also include other activities, including a hole-in-one contest, as it has in the past. Event sponsors are encouraged to reach out if interested

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, Sumitomo Rubber Group’s European sales company announced that they have begun supplying FALKEN “AZENIS RS820” tires to Audi S3. The FALKEN “AZENIS RS820” was designed with accurate handling, stability and control under all driving conditions in mind. The “AZENIS RS820” features an asymmetric tread pattern with four circumferential tread grooves. An improved shoulder design offers increased contact with the road and enhanced lateral stability on dry roads.

Flexsys announced it will increase prices for all Insoluble Sulfur, 6PPD and 4-ADPA products sold worldwide, effective for all shipments on or after September 1, 2024, or as customer contracts allow. The price increase will be up to 12% depending on product and world region.
This price increase will help offset the effects of continued inflationary pressures on the business.

MAXAM Tire announced the launch of its revolutionary new EcoPoint3 TBR (Truck and Bus Radial) product line, designed to meet the diverse needs of the transportation industry. This high-performance line includes a premium line haul series, a high-performance regional series, and a robust mixed service series, each engineered with advanced technology to deliver superior performance, efficiency, and durability.

Zeon’s technical support for the Indian market will shift from dispatching staff from Singapore and other countries to having full-time local staff with technical expertise in synthetic rubber at ZAIN, ensuring timely technical support, such as advice on compound design, vulcanization conditions, and compound properties for synthetic rubbers, which are in high demand from customers in India. As a result of this expansion in ZAIN’s technical support capabilities, the Zeon Group now operates six global technical support bases for elastomer products, with bases in Japan, the United States, Germany, China, and Singapore, enabling it to respond with precision to the needs of customers in each region.