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Magri Group strengthens market presence with GRI

GRI and the Magri Group strengthened its position in Italy with a new strategic partnership that emphasizes its continued commitment to excellence in tire distribution as the leading distributor of Agriculture Tires in the region. The Magri Group announced a significant partnership with GRI and the recent acquisition of DONATI GOMME, a historic player in the Agricultural Tire sector. These collaborations confirm the group’s commitment to the key sectors of its history and align with the objectives of exclusive national distribution, enhancing the entire product portfolio

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BFGoodrich introduces the all-terrain T/A KO3 tire

BFGoodrich will introduce more than 100 sizes over 24 months, starting with 13 sizes available in May. The phased launch will continue with 17 additional sizes in August and five more sizes in October. An additional 52 sizes arrive in 2025 and 19 sizes in 2026.

The All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire has improved wear performance, improved gravel road durability, and improved snow traction while maintaining the sidewall toughness and soft soil traction of the KO2 tire.

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Cirtec and BP sign eight-year agreement for pyrolysis generated marine fuel

Under the agreement bp is committed to purchasing up to 60,000 tons per year of HUPATM renewable drop-in marine fuel and up to 15,000 tons per year of circular naphtha petrochemical feedstock, on a take-or-pay basis, from Circtec’s new commercial-scale plant, for eight years after the new plant is commissioned. The €285 million new plant, currently awaiting construction in Delfzijl, The Netherlands, will be constructed to have the capacity to process 200,000 tons per year of waste tires into HUPATM renewable drop in marine fuel, circular naphtha petrochemical feedstock and circular chemical recovered carbon black (rCB). Construction of the new plant is planned to start this year with the first phase of the plant intended to become operational in 2025. bp has also committed
to providing €12.5 million of investment through debt capital, to support the €100 million development of the first phase of the Delfzijl plant.

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies acquires Trygonal Group

Sealing manufacturer Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has acquired the Trygonal Group effective April 30, 2024, strengthening its global business unit Freudenberg Xpress®, an expert in small and medium batch sizes, rapid prototyping, and customer-specific sealing solutions. The acquisition is an important milestone in the current corporate strategy to increase the service business. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The takeover is still subject to approval by the antitrust authorities.

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Registration open for the 2024 Polyurethanes Technical Conference

Join leading polyurethane industry professionals and experts from all across the globe this September 30-October 2, at the Omni Hotel at Centennial Park in Atlanta, Ga., for the 2024 Polyurethanes Technical Conference. The conference, hosted by the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), will feature educational sessions and the latest innovations in polyurethane chemistry.

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Tackifiers market forecast at $32 billion by 2032

t a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% from 2022 to 2032, the global tackifier market was estimated to be worth USD 22.10 billion in 2022. By 2032, the market is projected to grow to USD 32.03 billion, according to Adroit Market Research. Tackifiers play a vital role in various industries by enhancing the adhesive properties of polymers and adhesives, thus facilitating better adhesion to surfaces. They come in natural or synthetic forms, such as liquids, resins, or powders, and help in increasing the stickiness or “tack” of the materials.

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Michelin proposes three tire ranges for Porsche’s new Macan EV

For over half a century, Michelin and Porsche have been working together to push the boundaries of innovation. Unveiled on January 25, the new Macan, the first all-electric SUV by the German carmaker, is one of the major projects involving Porsche and Michelin, which has accompanied all the Macan’s generations and evolutions since its launch in 2014. Now, Michelin is proposing three tire ranges for this strategic model in a show of confidence that bolsters Michelin in its position as a pioneer and as a preferred original equipment partner.

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