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ENGEL will demonstrate the production of a precision liquid silicone rubber seal at Fakuma 2026, showcasing how its electric, tie-bar-less injection molding technology can be used for large, demanding silicone components.

The Austrian injection molding machinery maker said its victory electric 1565/220 will produce the seal during the Oct. 12-16 plastics trade show in Friedrichshafen. The machine has a clamping force of 2,200 kilonewtons and will be equipped with a mold supplied by ACH Solution.

Brenntag has again been awarded an EcoVadis Gold medal. With 84 points, it is the company’s highest EcoVadis score to date — up from 80 points in the previous assessment.

EcoVadis is one of the world’s most recognized sustainability ratings. It evaluates more than 150,000 companies across 250 industries in over 185 countries. The assessment covers four areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

The WACKER Group will be showcasing the first non-postcure liquid silicone rubber with self-adhesive properties at this year’s FAKUMA international trade fair for plastics processing. The product, available under the name ELASTOSIL® LR 5471, crosslinks to form an elastomer with an extremely low volatile content. As a result, hard/soft composite parts made from the new grade can be used in the food and medical industries as well as in infant care, in many cases even without postcure treatment. WACKER will present the product at FAKUMA from October 12 to 16 in Hall A6, Booth A6-6212.

Myers Industries, Inc. announced it has entered into and completed an agreement to sell its Myers Tire Supply (MTS) North America business to Lion Equity Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm specializing in corporate divestitures. Under the terms of the agreement, Myers will receive $30 million, subject to certain customary post-closing adjustments for cash, indebtedness, net working capital, and transaction expenses. The definitive transaction agreement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K.

BASF officially inaugurated its fully modernized plant for the production of acid chlorides and chloroformates (ACCF) at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site. The new production asset represents a milestone for BASF’s Intermediates division, designed to combine increased production capacity with enhanced sustainability performance and long-term supply reliability for customers worldwide.

Ashland Inc. will host a live Innovation Day webcast for analysts and investors from Wilmington, Delaware on September 17, 2026. The event will provide an updated view of Ashland’s Technology Platforms, including their commercial progress and scalability. Registration is required and can be accessed from the following link: innovationday26.ashland.com

The ADVAN V61 is the premium summer tire in Yokohama Rubber’s global flagship ADVAN brand range. It offers ADVAN’s hallmark premium-grade driving performance, along with a high-level balance of fuel efficiency, handling stability, and quietness, achieving both comfortable city driving and long-distance touring.

Continental supplies factory-fitted tires for the new Audi Q3, providing year-round performance in summer heat, autumn rain and winter snow. For its compact SUV model, Audi has granted original-equipment approvals for the EcoContact 6 Q summer tire. The car manufacturer also recommends the ProContact TX10 all-season tire and the WinterContact TS 870 P winter tire. The approvals cover tire sizes from 17 to 20 inches.

Honda Motor Co. is seeking deep cost reductions across its supply chain as it tries to restore profitability and close a competitive gap with faster-moving Chinese automakers.

The Japanese automaker is targeting 1.5 trillion yen ($9.4 billion) in savings by 2030 and has asked suppliers to sharply reduce costs, according to internal documents reviewed by Reuters and people familiar with the matter. The effort includes targeted reductions in several categories of vehicle components.