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Precision Roll Grinders president and CEO, Ed Gumina, has announced the promotion of Larry Butkovich to the position of chief operating officer (COO). As chief operating officer, Butkovich will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations and work closely with executive leadership to carry out strategic initiatives, drive operational excellence, and support continued growth. In his new role, he will lead efforts to ensure efficient and effective processes across all areas of the business while maintaining Precision Roll Grinders’ commitment to quality, customer service, safety and continuous improvement.

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AkzoNobel announces the launch of its new paint collection with The Walt Disney Company. The specially curated range of colors takes inspiration from an enchanting cast of characters, which can now be used to bring joy and wonder to people’s homes.

One year after launching its Bikes for a Brighter Future initiative, Teknor Apex is celebrating the impact of the program’s first year and preparing to bring the initiative to even more children and communities in its second year.

Created as a tribute to retired CEO and current Chairman of the Board, Jonathan Fain, and his lifelong love of cycling, Bikes for a Brighter Future was launched with a simple goal: give children who need bikes the most the chance to experience the freedom, confidence, and joy that comes with owning a bike.

PPG announced a two-year renewal (2026-27) of its partnership with WorldSkills Europe, which promotes technical, vocational, and service-oriented education and training across Europe. As part of the agreement, PPG will support organization of the Car Painting competition at EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027, which takes place in September 2027.

YOKOHAMA strengthens its position in Europe’s rapidly expanding all-season segment with the introduction of the new BluEarth-AllSeason2, developed to support the Company’s commitment to a more localized product strategy in Europe.

The tire was unveiled in Iceland – one of Europe’s most demanding environments due to its highly unpredictable weather – in front of more than 100 customers and journalists, showcasing its ability to deliver trust, control and confidence when reliability and safety matter most.

LANXESS Corporation announced that Palmer Holland will become the exclusive distributor for its Bayferrox and Colortherm brand inorganic pigments in Canada, effective August 1, 2026.

This new agreement expands Palmer Holland’s long-standing distribution relationship with LANXESS Inorganic Pigments, which currently includes the Northeast, Midwest, and Western United States.