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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), in partnership with the University of Missouri and The Ray, a nonprofit proving ground for sustainable transportation technologies, published a state of knowledge report that assessed existing research on the economic, performance and environmental benefits of using ground tire rubber (GTR) in asphalt. The report finds that rubber modified asphalt is a resilient pavement solution to rebuild America’s roadways and a promising sustainable and circular end-of-life market for scrap tires. The report also provides recommendations for additional research to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the technology’s impact.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced that Joshua Baca, vice president of the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Plastics Division, will deliver the keynote at the 63rd Polyurethanes Technical Conference on Oct. 5, 2021. The conference will take place Oct. 5-7, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colo.

Eastman announced a collaboration with the United States Automotive Materials Partnership LLC (USAMP) and automotive recycler Padnos for a concept feasibility study to demonstrate a closed-loop project to recycle automotive industry mixed plastic waste in the automotive supply chain. USAMP is a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR).

Lafarge Alpena could rid the state of one-fifth of the 10 million scrap tires produce each year in Michigan by allowing Lafarge Alpena’s concrete facility to burn 2 million tires a year to heat kilns used in the cement-making process.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, Sumitomo Rubber Group’s European sales company, announced that Falken has begun supporting vehicle manufacturers to satisfy these demands with the latest example being the fitment of ZIEX ZE310A Ecorun (205/55R16 94V XL) in Ingolstadt, where the successful Audi A3 TFSI e hybrid is being manufactured.

In an industry first initiative, the highly specialized 50 Apollo CV Zones, received the coveted TUV – IRF certification, which is globally recognized and respected as a trusted symbol of quality, safety and sustainability. This certification will ensure standardized service delivery across all the 50 Apollo CV Zones pan India.

The company’s commitment includes two new sustainability related initiatives. The first is a detailed carbon footprint analysis of the company’s Vizag calciner in India. A technical paper published in late 2020 highlighted the magnitude of carbon dioxide emissions reductions achievable with energy cogeneration: approximately 45 percent. The paper also presented data on the performance of Vizag’s world class sulfur dioxide scrubbing system, which has virtually eliminated the facility’s SO2 emissions and produces a sustainable byproduct used by the local brick making industry.

TechnoBiz is organizing a virtual event, “India Rubber & Tire Tech Forum 2021,” on December 4 as an online meeting point for exchanging information on the latest developments in rubber and tire technologies. There will be sponsored presentations from the suppliers/manufacturers of rubber materials and chemicals, machinery and equipment, etc. All professionals from the rubber and tire industries can join this forum as a delegate for free. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

CDI Energy Products, Inc. announced its North America manufacturing facility has received certification to the AS9100D quality management standard through Lloyd’s Register. AS9100 is the international quality management system standard for the aviation, space and defense industry. AS9100 provides manufacturing suppliers with a comprehensive quality system for providing safe and reliable products. The certification program is managed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG).

RPM International Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, payable on July 30, 2021 to stockholders of record as of July 15, 2021.