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Dow announced targeted actions to deliver $1 billion in cost savings. The proactive actions will further reduce the Company’s costs in response to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, while reinforcing its long-term competitiveness across the economic cycle.

Specifically, Dow expects to achieve the majority of the $1 billion in cost savings on an annual run-rate through:
$500 million to $700 million reduction in direct costs, primarily focused on purchased services and third-party contract labor; and
Decreased labor costs, including through a workforce reduction of approximately 1,500 Dow roles globally.

With the top score of A in the Climate Change category, WACKER topped the assessment group of over 24,800 companies worldwide in this category. According to CDP, these companies are characterized by high-quality and complete data that provides a comprehensive overview of environmental impacts and transformation plans. WACKER also confirmed its leading position in the Water Security category and, as in the previous year, received an A-.

Trelleborg’s patented TW rim technology redefines traditional rim design. Specifically engineered for large agricultural tires, this advanced profile goes beyond basic functionality, delivering multiple benefits: it ensures easier and faster tire fitting, accelerates the inflation of low-pressure tires, and improves overall efficiency — critical factors for optimal performance in agricultural applications. But the engineering advances don’t stop at operational convenience.

Axtra3D’s HPS technology combines the speed of DLP with the superior surface quality of SLA, overcoming traditional trade-offs in resin-based 3D printing. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to providing scalable, user-friendly solutions for industries requiring exceptional accuracy, productivity, and surface finish.

Solvay commits to allocating 30% of permeable land located near biodiversity-sensitive areas to support nature conservation and restoration efforts by 2030, along with other commitments validated by Act4Nature International. These initiatives build upon Solvay’s sustainability strategy and measurable actions launched to protect biodiversity and nature.

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The Rubber Division, ACS, announces their next WOMEN OF OUR INDUSTRY conversation for March 26, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET with featured guest Kylie Knipp. This WORD Conversation begins with open networking for approximately 10 minutes followed by a conversation between our featured guest, Kylie Knipp, Senior Technical Account Manager at ACE Laboratories, and Heather Maimone, Training & Membership Director with Rubber Division, ACS.

Goodyear’s fourth quarter 2024 sales were $4.9 billion, with tire unit volumes totaling 43.6 million. Fourth quarter 2024 Goodyear net income was $76 million (26 cents per share) compared to a Goodyear net loss of $291 million ($1.02 per share) a year ago. The fourth quarter of 2024 included several significant items including, on a pre-tax basis, rationalization charges of $34 million and Goodyear Forward costs of $31 million. The fourth quarter of 2023 included, on a pre-tax basis, goodwill impairment charges of $230 million and rationalization charges of $200 million. Goodyear Forward costs are comprised of advisory, legal and consulting fees and costs associated with planned asset sales.

The U.S. agricultural sector is highly dynamic and diverse, with a wide range of crops and livestock across various regions, and Trelleborg Tires has developed advanced tire solutions tailored to enhance the performance and efficiency of any farming operations.

At the event, the agricultural community discovered products specifically engineered to meet the needs of modern farming, with a focus on optimizing productivity, reducing environmental impact, and increasing overall operational efficiency