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HEXPOL AB has appointed Kenneth Bloom as interim President of HEXPOL Compounding Americas effective September 19, 2025. Kenneth Bloom succeeds Gary Moore, who left the company September 19, 2025. Kenneth Bloom will act as interim President until a permanent successor has been appointed.

Kenneth has previously held the position as President of HEXPOL Compounding Americas between 2020 and 2022 and before that has some 20 years of experience within the polymer industry.

Nokian Tyres is extending its research and development capabilities to North America to better support the local market and serve its growing customer base in the United States and Canada. The North American Research and Development unit is a local function working in close collaboration with Nokian Tyres Finland-led R&D activities.

To lead North American R&D, Nokian Tyres has promoted Marcus Hancock to serve as Senior Manager of Research and Development in North America, effective October 1.

Sealing manufacturer Freudenberg Sealing Technologies intends to acquire the DMH Group. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in the strategic development of the Freudenberg service business. The takeover is still pending approval by antitrust authorities.

Endurica announced that their founder, William V. Mars, Ph.D., P.E., has been honored by The University of Toledo with their Mechanical Engineering Alumni Network of Experts and Scholars (MEANES) Award.

The Mechanical Engineering Alumni Network of Experts and Scholars (MEANES) is an honorary society open to graduates and friends of the MIME Department at the University of Toledo who have made significant accomplishments in their careers. This includes alumni from the University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in both Mechanical and Industrial Engineering as well as friends who have contributed greatly to the MIME Department.

This acquisition represents an important milestone in Polycorp’s growth journey, expanding its manufacturing footprint and employee base, adding significant complimentary manufacturing capacity to drive growth, and strengthening robust capabilities across R&D and rubber mixing and compounding. It also expands Polycorp’s presence in high growth industrial and infrastructure adjacencies, including aerospace and defense. With this acquisition, Polycorp is well positioned to deliver a broader solution portfolio, shorter lead times, and enhanced technical expertise to its customers.

Houston, Texas – CDI Products announced the appointment of Brent Regan as its new President. Mr. Regan brings a proven