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This capacity expansion in Calvert City, Kentucky, strengthens the Group’s leadership in PVDF. This investment of around 20 million US dollars will support the growing demand for energy storage systems and semiconductors, as well as data center rapid expansion.

Ashland Inc. announced the appointments of two new independent members of the Company Board of Directors and the formation of a Capital Allocation Advisory Committee as part of entry into a cooperation agreement with Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, a meaningful stockholder.

Production has begun at the new hydrogen peroxide megaplant operated by Fuhua and licensed by Evonik in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China. With an annual capacity of 200 kilotons, the facility is one of the largest in the region for industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). Operations began on June 18, 2026, with in-specification production achieved in just a few days.

The Amsterdam District Court on 29 July 2026 dismissed the damage claim brought by Shell in its entirety against Clariant and three other defendants. The Court’s ruling confirms Clariant’s position that Shell suffered no harm attributable to Clariant’s conduct. Clariant has consistently maintained that the relevant conduct produced no effect on the market. Clariant stated it will continue to defend itself vigorously in the remaining proceedings in the Netherlands and Germany.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN dB V552 tires as original equipment (OE) for SAIC Motor Corporation Limited’s new MG7 sports sedan that was launched in China in January 2026. The tire size is 245/40R19 98W.

Gehring Montgomery, Inc. (GMI) announced a new strategic partnership with Lorama Group, a global innovator in advanced color technology, custom colorant solutions, and sustainable bio-based additives for the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industries.

Petlas Tire Corporation will participate in Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo 2026, taking place from 12–14 August in Panama City, Panama. Recognized as one of Latin America’s leading trade exhibitions for the tire and automotive aftermarket, the event brings together manufacturers, distributors, importers, dealers, and industry professionals from across the region.

RDAbbott de México is now an official member of the Baja California Medical Device Cluster, an industry ecosystem that includes medical device manufacturers, suppliers, universities, and government partners in Baja Mexico. Recently, the Cluster welcomed RDAbbott’s Mexican subsidiary with a formal Certificate of Membership, recognizing its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the continued development of the region’s medical device ecosystem.

The MidAtlantic Rubber and Plastics Group (MARPG) Scholarship is officially open for applications. As a membership benefit, our members can sponsor one scholarship applicant per person. The applicant does not have to be a member’s child, but can be any current or incoming college student, which could be a relative, neighbor, someone in your community, etc. Preference will be given to students majoring in Science, Technology, or Business, but all majors will be considered.