Ford Motor Company announced it will return Lincoln production to the U.S. beginning in 2030. As part of this plan, Lincoln will phase out the importation of vehicles from China for the U.S. market, which will further strengthen Ford’s position as America’s No. 1 auto producer.
Read MoreFennell Tyres International, part of the Magna Tyres Group, is expanding into the South West of Western Australia with the acquisition of Bunbury’s Tyre Specialists. From Monday, 17 August, the Bunbury operation will officially become part of Fennell Tyres International, strengthening its presence and service capabilities across the region.
Read MoreLANXESS is making its production at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site more sustainable. The specialty chemicals company will use hydrogen instead of natural gas to dry its iron oxide pigments. This will make the spray dryer one of the first large-scale industrial plants in Germany to use hydrogen as a fuel in continuous operation. LANXESS will thereby reduce its carbon footprint by about 6,000 metric tons per year.
Read MoreSmithers announces that its Germany Medical Device Testing laboratory is formally accredited to the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 17025 standard for testing and calibration laboratories. This accreditation reaffirms the lab’s technical competence and commitment to delivering accurate, reliable data that supports product development and regulatory submissions for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers across Europe and globally.
Read MorePeter von Zumbusch, who has, to date, served as Site Manager of the WACKER plant in Burghausen, will take over as Head of the Polysilicon business division. He will be succeeding Tobias Brandis, who will be leaving the company on September 30 at his own request to take on the role of Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Daimler Truck AG.
Read MoreThe Group generated sales of EUR 1.561 billion, representing a 6.5 percent increase on the prior-year figure of EUR 1.466 billion. EBITDA pre exceptionals came in at EUR 152 million, up 1.3 percent from the EUR 150 million reported in the same quarter last year. The EBITDA margin pre exceptionals for the second quarter was 9.7 percent, compared with 10.2 percent in the same quarter of the previous year.
Read MoreAxtra3D, Inc., continues to expand its offerings in the Dental market by launching KeySplint Hard® Clear in partnership with Keystone Industries. This collaboration introduces an abrasion resistant, biocompatible, and easily cleaned material that is perfectly formulated for use in post-trauma tooth immobilization and retainers alike.
Read MorePiXARGUS is expanding its sales structures. In addition to successfully gaining new sales representatives for North America and Spain, the machinery and technology service provider Plastima Breda is joining the team as a strategic partner, strengthening PiXARGUS’ presence in the Benelux region. With a joint demo tour for the new ProfilControl 7 XLine series, the new partners plan to make a strong impact in Northwestern Europe.
Read MoreOn October 1, 2026, DESMA will once again open the doors of its main plant in Fridingen for its in-house exhibition. Customers, partners, and industry experts will have the opportunity to experience the latest developments and future trends in elastomer processing firsthand. The focus will be on innovative machine concepts, modern automation solutions, and forward-looking technologies.
Read MoreThe Global Polymer Summit in Louisville, KY, will host symposiums on the Advances in Characterization & Testing of Rubber Compounds on Monday, September 28; 9:45 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. & Tuesday, September 29; 10:45 a.m. – 2:05 p.m.
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