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The French Oil Mill Machinery Company celebrates 125 years of innovation and manufacturing leadership

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The French Oil Mill Machinery Company marked its 125th anniversary this week, celebrating a rare legacy of continuous family ownership and manufacturing innovation. Founded in 1900 by Alfred Willard French, Sr., the company has grown from a pioneering engineering endeavor into a global manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and processing equipment used across the composite, laminate, oilseed, plastic, and rubber industries.

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University of Houston unveils new online micro-credentialing program in elastomer science and technology

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The University of Houston has announced the launch of a new online micro-credentialing program titled “Advances of Elastomers: Science and Technology.” This cutting-edge course is designed to equip professionals with the latest knowledge and skills in elastomer science, a vital area of material science with applications across numerous industries.

Scheduled to run on November 10–11 and November 17–18, 2025, the program will be held entirely online from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST each day. The course fee is set at $1,500, with a discounted rate of $1,200 available for groups of five or more from the same organization.

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Ninth annual Toyo Tires shutter space automotive photo contest returns

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Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) announces the return of the Ninth Annual Toyo Tires Shutter Space Automotive Photo Contest, inviting automotive photographers to submit their best “Rollers” shot for this year’s edition. The automotive photography theme this year must showcase a rolling vehicle shot, capturing those dynamic moments in time that convey speed and energy.

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Evonik contributes to Malaysia’s first biomethane injection site

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Evonik and Gas Malaysia recently signed a Memorandum of Collaboration, focusing on upgrading biogas into biomethane, positioning Malaysia as a leader in sustainable energy. The pivotal agreement underscores Evonik’s commitment to advancing biomethane technology, and was concluded during the official inauguration of Malaysia’s first biomethane injection site, owned by Gas Malaysia.

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Sojitz to acquire SBR latex manufacturer Nippon A&L

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As a joint venture of Sumitomo Chemical and Mitsui Chemicals, Nippon A&L is recognized as a global supplier with advanced technology in SBR latex used as anode binders for lithium-ion batteries (LiB), for which demand is expanding due to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. In the field of SBR latex for paper processing, the company boasts one of Japan’s leading supply chains and is highly regarded in both areas. Additionally, in ABS resin used for automobiles and home appliances, Nippon A&L has a stable customer base both domestically and internationally, supported by its high level of technological expertise.

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Myers Industries reports strong profit growth for first quarter

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Myers Industries, Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showcasing significant improvements in profitability despite a slight dip in overall sales.

For the quarter ending March 31, 2025, Myers reported net sales of $206.8 million, a marginal decrease of 0.2% compared to the same period in 2024. However, the company achieved a 7.5% increase in gross profit, reaching $69.1 million, and expanded its gross margin to 33.4% from 31.0% year-over-year.

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