Author: RubberWorld

Akron, OH – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the

ACE Laboratories, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory for rubber, silicone, and polymer testing and development, announced the appointment of Mike McDonnell as Business Development Manager.

With over 20 years of experience in elastomers, plastics, and distribution, Mike has held key roles in specialty polymers, custom mixing, and laboratory services, earning recognition as a highly regarded professional in the industry for his relationship-focused approach. His proven expertise in sales, project management, and exceptional customer relations positions him as an outstanding addition to ACE Laboratories.

Covestro invests a low triple-digit million Euro amount to expand its site in Hebron, Ohio, USA. It will construct multiple new production lines and infrastructure to manufacture customized polycarbonate compounds and blends and significantly expand its capacity in the Solutions & Specialties business for the American market.

Continental is presenting the “Emotional Cockpit” for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 7 to 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, USA. The concept merges multiple vehicle display solutions to form an integrated unit: aesthetically innovative, function-driven and individually customizable. A central element is a 1.30-meter-long, four-centimeter-high E Ink Prism display that spans the entire width of the dashboard.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in collaboration with TNO, has announced a significant advancement to vehicle safety systems. The integration of tire intelligence technology into the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system of a vehicle has demonstrated the potential to mitigate crashes, particularly in challenging road conditions.

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Sanyu USA, Inc., announced the promotion of Mark Beaver to President. This appointment follows his 18 years of service to the company, during which he played a significant role in expanding the company’s footprint, forging strategic partnerships and providing technical service to existing customers.
Beaver succeeds Katsumi Ishida, who has served as President for 14 years. Mr. Ishida will continue to support Sanyu USA, Inc. in an advisory capacity, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing access to his expertise.

The acquisition of Foster Corporation enhances GEON’s participation in the high-value medical market. Currently, GEON offers rigid and flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) solutions, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, and contract manufacturing services to healthcare customers. Its Clinton, Tennessee, facility is ISO 13485:2016 certified, which is the medical industry’s international standard for the manufacture of medical devices. Foster Corporation, which is also ISO 13485:2016 certified, offers formulation, development and production of custom medical compounds, implantable materials, engineered polymers, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers and polymer enhancements. It also offers a range of services in clean and white room manufacturing facilities.

Responding to the rapid growth and increasing importance in the global battery and EV sectors, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA: A U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan) showcased their SDP-6560 A/B liquid-dispensed gap filling, non-adhesive curing silicone thermal interface material (TIM) at the largest battery technology expo in North America, the 2024 Battery Show held in Detroit. Part of the high performing SDP Series, which are two-part, room-temperature cure silicone-based materials, the product acts as a thermal interface gap filler−providing exceptional thermal conductivity and excellent insulation for electronics applications requiring thermal dissipation.