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Marzieh Shabani awarded Internship Recognition Award at Spring Technical Meeting

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Marzieh Shabani has been awarded the Internship Recognition Award by Silox Canada in recognition of her successful completion of an industry internship focused on sustainable elastomer technology and environmental innovation.
The award was presented during the ACS Rubber Division Spring 2026 Technical Meeting, where Shabani’s internship project and technical contributions were recognized by industry leaders and conference participants. The Certificate of Internship Recognition Award was signed by Michel Plante, President and CEO of Silox Canada, and Avinash Bhaskar, Director of Sales.

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Dan Zimmerman promoted to general manager of Eriez USA

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Eriez® announces the promotion of Dan Zimmerman to General Manager of Eriez-USA. In this role, Zimmerman has full responsibility for leading the company’s U.S.-based business, including overall performance, commercial and financial execution, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
Zimmerman has been with Eriez since 2004 and most recently served as Director of Operations for Eriez-USA. During his tenure, he has held a variety of leadership roles, including Metalworking Market Manager and Director of Business Development, contributing to the company’s growth, productivity, and overall performance.

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Teknor Apex builds on success of Bikes for a Brighter Future Initiative

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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.

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Bolder Industries expands Terre Haute team as Indiana facility scales toward full capacity

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Bolder Industries announced the first phase of hiring for its Terre Haute Facility, with plans to bring on 35 to 40 team members by July as the company continues expanding its Indiana operations.
Open positions span logistics, engineering, skilled trades, and plant operations, with titles including Logistics Coordinators, Quality Assurance Leaders, Maintenance Technicians, Shift Leaders, Floor Operators, Control Room Operators, and Instrumentation and Electrical Technicians.

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Yokohama launches BluEarth-AllSeason2 in Iceland

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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.

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Palmer Holland named Canadian distributor for Lanxess inorganic pigments

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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.

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Lanxess celebrates 100 years of iron oxide pigment production

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Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is celebrating a century of iron oxide pigment production at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site. Since 1926, more than 15 million tons of iron oxide pigments have been produced here. This quantity could be used to produce more than 200 billion liters of paint—enough to cover an area the size of Germany five times over. With an annual production capacity of around 300,000 tons, LANXESS is the current global market leader. The Bayferrox brand is synonymous with synthetic iron oxide pigments in the industry.

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