Ecore International announced that Arthur Dodge, Chairman and CEO, has joined the inaugural Board of Directors for the newly established Tire Recycling Foundation. As one of the founding members of this new board, Dodge brings more than three decades of experience in rubber recycling and circular innovation, having built Ecore into the world’s leading rubber circularity company platform.
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The medical elastomer market is driven by the growing demand of medical devices fueled by expansion of healthcare technologies. Medical devices such as surgical instruments and diagnostic tools need components which are durable, flexible and biocompatible. The medical elastomers offer these properties. Additionally, the increased elderly population across the globe is enhancing the demand for devices such as catheters, syringes, and prosthetics where medical elastomers are crucial in order to ensure patient comfort and improved performance. Furthermore, the advancement in wearable medical devices and remote monitoring systems is also driving the demand for medical elastomers as such materials offering durable and comfortable designs. The globally risen healthcare expenditure as well as the continuous innovation and R&D is further increasing the demand for medical elastomers.
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The Continental Executive Board has decided to spin off the Automotive group sector following its detailed evaluation announced in early August. Subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board in March 2025, the spin-off will be presented for resolution to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Continental AG on April 25, 2025. The spin-off is expected to take place by the end of 2025. The preparations for it are to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2025.
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Join the Rubber Division, ACS for a Women Of Our Industry (WORD) Conversation on December 18, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET with featured young professionals Chyna Mosley and Haley Dobbyn. This WORD Conversation begins with open networking for approximately 10 minutes followed by a conversation with our featured guests Chyna Mosley, Quality Engineer – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Haley Dobbyn – Plastics Engineering PhD student, along with Sam Cottrill – Online Content Editor/Reporter for Rubber News, moderating. This event will be held via Zoom and registration is free.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) researchers are part of a multi-institution team working to bring rubber production to the United States and better secure the supply chain for this critical material.
The team is supported through the “Transformation of American Rubber through Domestic Innovation for Supply Security” (TARDISS) Engineering Research Center (ERC) through the U.S. National Science Foundation. Headquartered at Ohio State University, TARDISS will receive $26 million over five years with the ability to renew for the same amount over another five years.
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Dow announced the completion of its previously announced sale of the Company’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, within Dow’s Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment, for $150 million to Arkema, a specialty materials leader.
The sale, announced May 2, 2024, includes five manufacturing sites in Italy, the United States, and Mexico. The business includes Solvent-Based and Solventless Laminating Adhesives and Heat Seal Coating product portfolios.
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The Global Injection Molding Market size was valued at USD 274.37 Billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 287.54 Billion in 2023 to USD 418.39 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% in the forecast period (2024-2031) according to SkyQuest.
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The company’s Andhra Pradesh plant was awarded with British Safety Council’s ‘Sword of Honour’, following its achievement of Five Stars in British Safety Council’s health and safety management audit scheme. The qualification period for this is between August 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024. The organization has also demonstrated to an independent panel of experts that it has achieved excellence in its health and safety management throughout the business — from the shopfloor to the boardroom.
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The FDA has issued a recall for certain VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) Systems, adding these devices to the medical device shortage list on November 15, 2024. This recall, classified as Class I, the most serious type, involves removing the affected devices from use or sale. The devices in question are detailed in a Letter to Health Care Providers, which contains the most current information.
The recall affects VasoView HemoPro 1 (VH-3000-W) and 1.5 (VH-3500) models, identified by their unique device identifiers. Getinge, the manufacturer, sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter to all affected customers on September 20, 2024. The letter advises customers to examine their inventory, remove the affected devices, and contact Getinge for return authorization and shipping instructions for unused or unexpired products.
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Petlas Tire Corporation announced the launch of its latest innovation in trailer tires, the NZ310. Engineered to meet the demands of both regional and long-haul applications, the NZ310 combines advanced durability with fuel-efficient performance, making it the ideal choice for the modern transportation industry.
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