Author: RubberWorld

LyondellBasell announced its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per share, representing a 7 percent increase over the company’s first quarter 2024 dividend. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on June 10, 2024, with an ex-dividend and record date of June 3, 2024.

Digitalization has been an integral part of the ENGEL portfolio strategy for many years. A wide selection of digital products inside the machine and on a flexible online production portal are already providing benefits to users in terms of costs, quality and energy consumption. Beyond optimizing production, digital solutions help ENGEL customers to compensate for the shortage of skilled staff. Customers can look forward to deep insights from 18 to 20 June in Schwertberg and St. Valentin during the ENGEL Digital Days.

With an attendance rate of 82.39%, the Annual General Meeting voted in favor of a dividend of 2.10 EUR per share. Thus, Brenntag has increased its dividend payments each year since its IPO in 2010. The payout ratio is around 42% of the net profit attributable to Brenntag shareholders. More than 303 million EUR will be paid in total.

Zochem has awarded Palmer Holland its Distributor of the Year Award for 2024. Palmer Holland has been a Zochem distribution partner for many years and has earned this award, based on their responsiveness and customer service. This is the second win Palmer Holland.

Premium tires from Continental stand out with their exceptional safety and utmost dependability – as AFS Aviation Fuel Services GmbH can confirm. The aircraft refueling services and airport tank storage facility management specialist is a loyal Continental customer, placing its trust in the Conti360° tire and service contract and the company’s renowned quality for many years now.

Empower Role Model Lists showcase leaders who are breaking down barriers at work for people of color within global business, representing a wide range of individuals who have made it their personal mission to make a difference. These inspirational leaders are paving the way when it comes to increasing representation and driving inclusion for others within the workplace.

DuPont announced a plan to separate into three distinct, publicly traded companies. Under the plan, DuPont would execute the proposed separations of its Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders with New DuPont continuing as a premier diversified industrial company following completion of the separations. As independent entities, both Electronics and Water will benefit from increased focus and agility in their respective industries. At separation, each of the three companies will have strong balance sheets, attractive financial profiles and compelling growth opportunitie

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) was recognized by General Motors (GM) as one of its top global suppliers of 2023. The company was awarded this distinction during the GM 32nd Annual Supplier of the Year event. Performance, innovation, cultural alignment with GM’s values, and having a commitment to achieving GM’s ambitious goals are what earned Bridgestone this honor. Bridgestone was one of 86 companies out of GM’s network of more than 20,000 suppliers to achieve this award, marking Bridgestone’s ninth consecutive and 22nd overall recognition from GM.

The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, Inc. (IISRP) elected Mr. Zhuang Yi as its President International for the year 2024 – 2025 at the association’s 64th Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2024. In his new role, he replaces Mr. Kazuyoshi Matsuura of Zeon Elastomers Corporation, who became the Institute’s Past-President International.