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Wacker Chemie AG this week started up two new production facilities for specialty silicones in Japan and South Korea. The expansion strengthens the company’s activities in the Asian growth market. The new plants, located in Tsukuba, Japan and in Jincheon, South Korea, will serve the growing demand from the automotive and construction industries for these products. In total, WACKER has invested an amount in the double digit million Euro range in the capacity expansions.

The Rubber Division, ACS would like to remind you that you don’t have to wait until the Spring Technical Meeting or Global Polymer Summit to learn, connect and grow. Regional Rubber Groups and Affiliated Technical Organizations provide technical meetings, social events, business opportunities, recognition in the industry and scholarships all throughout the year.

The Top Employers Institute’s rigorous certification process evaluates organisations across HR domains and topics, including People Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Well-being and more. Achieving this certification demonstrates Apollo Tyres’ global commitment to excellence in workplace practices and reinforces its position as an employer of choice.

Qualitest announces the launch of two cutting-edge machines: the Laboratory Cutting/Splitting Machine for Finished Rubber Samples and the High-Capacity Rubber Splitting Machine for polyurethane, rubber, plastics, elastomers, and thermoplastic materials. With advanced features and robust construction, they redefine standards in efficiency and accuracy for industrial and laboratory applications. These innovative machines are designed to meet the demands of precision cutting and splitting.

Solvay and Hankook announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of circular silica coming from bio-sourced and waste sourcing for tire production. This partnership combines Solvay’s silica expertise and sustainability commitment with Hankook’s manufacturing capabilities and market leadership.

The two new distributors now representing Huber Advanced Materials and its product portfolio are Nordmann and Safic-Alcan. Nordmann will be responsible for France, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland while Safic-Alcan will handle Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Italy, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Gehring Montgomery announced the hiring of Taylor Murray, a seasoned professional in chemical engineering with a wealth of experience in manufacturing and selling coating chemicals. Taylor brings an impressive track record of success, having provided tailored chemical solutions for clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.

RPM International Inc. announced the appointment of three individuals, Craig S. Morford, Christopher L. Mapes and Julie A. Beck, to its board of directors. These appointments reflect RPM’s ongoing commitment to expanding the expertise, diversity and leadership capabilities of its board as the company continues to drive long-term growth and shareholder value.

Trelleborg Group has finalized the acquisition of US company CRC Distribution. The company is a specialist distributor in polymer sealing solutions and related value-added services in hydraulics, hydropower, oil and gas, as well as for pumps and compressors.