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Motion Industries signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the net operating assets of Maguire Bearing Company, Ltd., an industrial distributor based in Hawaii. The transaction is expected to close at the end of February 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Maguire Bearing has served the Hawaii and surrounding Pacific Rim market since 1955, when it was founded by William H. Maguire. His son, John “Jackie” Maguire, is the current owner and will lead the transition. The company is headquartered in Honolulu with three additional branches in Kapolei, Kahului and Hilo.

Elkem Silicones has been recognized for its commitment to sustainable business practices, receiving awards in two categories at the prestigious SEAL Awards. This recognition highlights the company’s comprehensive approach to its ESG strategy, from executing its climate roadmap to developing silicone solutions that support circularity.

Beacon MedTech Solutions announced that Phil Littlefield will serve as director of operations, effective immediately. With a track record of success in global manufacturing, medical device production and Lean Six Sigma practices, Littlefield will lead Beacon MedTech’s operations organization in developing new processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practices to further accelerate customer timelines, quality and efficiency.

Glen Ellyn, IL – The Association of Modified Asphalt Producers will hold their March workshop March 4-6 in Dallas. The

Register now for one of the Rubber Division’s upcoming trainings. Members receive $100 off of each course and free registration for all our webinars. Not able to join live? The recordings are available to view for 90 days after each training.

February 6 – Course: Carbon Blacks Manufacturing, Properties & Applications in Rubber Compounds
February 11 – Webinar: Optimizing Rubber Molding Process through Advanced Simulations
February 12 – Webinar: Managing Scientists & Engineers
February 13 – Course: Understanding Your Data
February 18 – Webinar: The Fatigue Limit of Rubber
February 19 – Course: Global Regulatory Compliance in the Rubber Industry
February 20 – Course: Dynamic Viscoelastic Properties
February 25 – Webinar: Elastomers for Selective Gas Separation, including Carbon Capture

Fleet HQ is Goodyear’s comprehensive service management program supporting some of the largest fleets across the U.S. and Canada. It can manage every aspect of a fleet’s service needs– from helping to proactively identify required maintenance and scheduling preventative service, to quickly responding to emergency situations. It also offers real-time, interactive dashboard reporting that provides fleets with a centralized view of their service events.

Davis-Standard Global Services team has appointed Mark Cox as Managing Director, UK. Cox has been with the company since 2006 and is a trained extrusion Toolmaker with extensive industry experience. “Our commitment to customer success extends far beyond the initial sale. At Davis-Standard Global Services, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive aftermarket care that maximizes uptime, optimizes performance, and ensures our customers achieve the highest levels of productivity throughout the entire lifecycle of their equipment, ” said Cox.

From March 4-6, 2025, UTH GmbH will present its state-of-the-art rubber processing technologies at the renowned international Tire Technology Expo in Hannover. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, UTH is setting new standards in the tire industry by combining high quality with cost efficiency.