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ContiTech launches production at new hydraulic hose plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico

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Continental’s group sector ContiTech has officially started production at its new hydraulics manufacturing facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The $90
million investment represents a major step in the company’s strategy to strengthen local supply chains, increase regional production capacity and bring innovative fluid power solutions closer to customers in the region.

The new 900,000 square feet site will manufacture high-performance hydraulic hoses for a wide range of industrial and mobile applications, including construction, agriculture, mining and energy sectors.

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First of five pyrolysis reactors delivered to tire recycling plant in Uddevalla

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The delivery and installation of pyrolysis reactors have begun as planned at the tire recycling facility being constructed by Enviro outside Uddevalla. The first of five reactors has arrived, with the remaining units scheduled for delivery through week 39.

These reactors are central to the facility’s operations, where end-of-life vehicle tires are processed to recover valuable materials such as carbon black, oil, and steel.

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Goodyear names winner of 41st Highway Hero award

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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the winner of the 41st Goodyear Highway Hero Award: J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. truck driver Adam Medley of Omro, Wisconsin.

Medley, a J.B. Hunt driver since 2019, was driving on County Rd A in Green Lake, WI, on July 28, 2024. Like many truck drivers in the area, he was accustomed to seeing road debris on the road. When Adam spotted something ahead, he instinctively began to steer around it. As he drew closer, Adam was surprised to see a person lying in the road. Quickly pulling over to a safe spot, Adam hurried back to help the individual off the road and contacted the police, who soon arrived to assist.

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H.M. Royal marks 100 years: From one truck to nationwide chemicals distributor

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Founded in 1925 by Horace “Kid” Royal, H.M. Royal was born out of a visionary idea: to streamline the supply of materials by bundling products, accelerating delivery and fostering enduring relationships built on trust. Since then, the company has grown from a regional distributor into a nationally recognized supplier and technology resource for manufacturers of rubber, plastics, coatings, adhesives and sealants. 

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Covestro expands specialty isocyanate footprint with two former Vencorex sites in the US and Thailand 

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erman materials manufacturer Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI (Hexamethylene Diisocyanate) derivates in Rayong, Thailand and Freeport, USA. The legal entities and sites were formerly part of the French aliphatics specialist Vencorex. With this acquisition, Covestro strategically expands and improves its aliphatics production portfolio in the US and in the Asia-Pacific region. Thereby, the company further advances the implementation of its “Sustainable Future” corporate strategy by continuing its growth in profitable and innovative business areas like Coatings and Adhesives.

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