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Representatives of the Consortium of Rubber Sector Actors of Liberia (CORSAL) and various progressive forces have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Liberian government’s ban on the exportation of unprocessed rubber. The ban, enforced by Executive Order #124 issued in December 2023, has left the rubber sector in disarray, causing significant financial losses and threatening the livelihoods of many Liberians.

The Latin American Association of Rubber Technology (SLTC) and the Querétaro Automotive Cluster announce the 3rd Rubber Technology Symposium, to be held from August 7 to 8 at the Convention Center of the Hacienda Jurica Hotel in Querétaro, Mexico. This technical symposium, addressing the latest trends and advancements in the rubber industry, promises to be an unforgettable event for professionals and academics in the sector.

Beth Sepulveda, RDAbbott’s Credit Manager, celebrated her 20-year work anniversary on March 1, 2024. When she joined RDAbbott in 2004, the company was fairly small. It has since grown over ten-fold. Beth has been an important pillar of this tremendous growth and combines diligence with creative problem-solving and empathetic listening. By embodying RDAbbott’s values, she has also earned the respect of her peers.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announces the addition of two products to its lineup of solid fenders for installation at harbor mooring facilities. The new additions are cell-type and cone-type solid fenders that the company introduces to the market this April. These new high-performance solid fenders supplement Yokohama Rubber’s basic model V-type fender, which was launched in July 2023, giving the company a solid fender lineup that meets the diverse needs of a wide-variety of users.

Cooper Standard announced that it has been recognized as a General Motors 2023 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 32nd annual Supplier of the Year event in Aventura, Florida earlier this month.

GM’s Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn providing customers with innovative technologies and the highest quality in the automotive industry.

This is the seventh consecutive time Cooper Standard has received the award.

The Company will publish its results on May 6, in the form of an Earnings Release and an additional presentation on its investor relations website: http://investor.goodyear.com. The following morning, the Company will host an investor call.
The investor call can be accessed on the website or via telephone by calling either (800) 343-4136 or (203) 518-9843 before 7:55 a.m.

Wacker Chemical Corporation’s pioneering site in the United States announces its 60th anniversary celebration for Saturday, April 27. Originating from Munich, Germany, WACKER began silicone manufacturing in Adrian, Michigan, in 1969. The facility was initially built and owned by Stauffer Chemicals in 1964. WACKER assumed full ownership in 1987.

Milacron is set to showcase its latest advancements and innovative solutions, including the North American debut of its new M-Series IMM platform that features the largest clamp stroke available as standard in the mid-tonnage hybrid range within a compact footprint. Powered by industry-leading Fanuc motors and drives, the M-Series machines’ versatility and performance are designed to meet the demanding needs of global industries, from automotive and consumer goods to packaging and custom molders.

Booth W1601, the largest exhibit space at NPE 2024, is designed to offer attendees an array of plastics processing technologies. In addition to its M-Series machine line, Milacron’s showcase includes several work cells and industry-leading exhibits, alongside innovations from fellow Hillenbrand Operating Companies Coperion, DME, Herbold, Mold-Masters, and Rotex.