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The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada announces the addition of BKT Tires Canada Inc.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada announces the addition of BKT Tires Canada Inc., as its newest member joining a leading group of 26 manufacturers, importers, and recyclers shaping the future of the tire industry in Canada. BKT Tires (Balkrishna Industries Ltd.; www.bkt-tires.com) offers a full range of off-highway tires specially designed for equipment in the OTR, Agricultural, and Industrial sectors.

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H.B. Fuller reports positive fourth quarter

The Company’s net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 was $923 million, up 2.3% versus the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Organic revenue declined 0.2% year-on-year, with pricing adjustments reducing organic revenue by 1.5% and volume increasing organic revenue by 1.3%. Foreign currency translation decreased net revenue by 0.2%, and acquisitions increased net revenue by 2.7%.

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Akron area awarded $6.4 million to support advanced polymer and manufacturing job training and placement

The Greater Akron Chamber (GAC) was awarded $3 million through the U.S. Economic Development Administration Good Jobs Challenge program, complete with a $3.4 million local match, to strengthen the polymer industry’s workforce pipeline through in-demand skills training and placement in “Good Jobs” through the Advanced Polymer and Manufacturing Excellence (APEX) initiative. The $3.37 million of local funds will be provided collectively by partners Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, MAGNET, Manufacturing Works, and Stark State College.

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Tire recycling downstream products market forecast at $ 7.04 billion by 2031

According to industry analyses from Transparency Market Research, the tire recycling downstream products market is expected to surpass US$ 7.04 Bn by 2031, growing at a CAGR of approximately 2.89% over the forecast period. This growth trajectory reflects the rising awareness and stringent environmental regulations aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of discarded tires. The market’s expansion is also propelled by technological advancements in recycling processes and the widening applications of recycled tire materials in various industries.

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Spring Technical Meeting keynote speaker announced

The Rubber Division, ACS announced Rose Hernandez, PhD as the Spring Technical Meeting Keynote Speaker.

Dr. Rose Hernandez is a Science Program Director for In-Space Production Applications at the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory. She is responsible for championing R&D programs for a diverse research portfolio of applied science for advanced materials and the manufacture of products in space to benefit life on Earth.

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Maxam Tire promotes Michael Vandel to OEM sales manager for agriculture

MAXAM Tire announced the promotion of Michael Vandel to OEM Sales Manager – Agriculture. In this new role, Vandel will leverage his extensive industry experience to expand MAXAM’s presence with OEMs and drive growth within the company’s Agriculture product line.

Vandel’s promotion follows a successful tenure at MAXAM, where he most recently served as Regional Sales Manager. He oversaw the Rockies region and significantly increased the company’s market footprint. Previously, he served as a National Account Sales Manager, establishing new national account relationships and driving sales growth.

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