Yokohama Tire is taking on the mountain again with another strong mix of drivers at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, June 21 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. All told, 20-plus Yokohama-sponsored drivers will be competing on ADVAN tires across multiple divisions during the 104th running of the iconic “Race to the Clouds.”
Read MoreThe four-day CHINAPLAS 2026 successfully concluded on April 24 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. This premier annual event of the global plastics and rubber industries set a new record, with an exhibition area of 400,000 sqm, 5,104 high-quality local and overseas exhibitors, and 350,189 professional visitors. It fully demonstrated the strong resilience and innovativeness vitality of the plastics and rubber supply chain, injecting momentum into the high-quality development of the industry.
Read MoreMomentive Performance Materials (Momentive), announced the appointment of Jim Knaub as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective June 1. In this role, he will lead the global marketing team and oversee the Company’s portfolio positioning, value proposition development, go‑to‑market strategy, and commercial enablement.
Jim Knaub joins Momentive from Dow, bringing more than 24 years of experience in a variety of leadership positions driving growth through strong product marketing and go‑to‑market leadership across the chemical industry.
Read MoreThe Central Regional Meeting 2026 (CERM 2026) of the American Chemical Society will be held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY, from November 14–17, 2026, with technical sessions taking place November 15–17 and short courses on November 14.
Read MoreEvonik is realigning its innovation activities to sharpen its focus on market-driven development and faster execution. Central to this effort is the newly established Evonik Innovation Factory, which is projected to contribute up to €300 million to the anticipated revenue growth of the company’s innovation growth areas by 2032. A central element of this approach is the fundamental transformation of Evonik’s innovation organization (Research, Development & Innovation, RD&I). In the future, approximately two-thirds of researchers will work directly within the business lines, where solutions are developed in close collaboration with customers and combined with clear economic accountability.
Read MoreLubrizol and HD Hyundai Oilbank, a leading Korean oil refinery and chemical company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore strategic collaboration opportunities in the Korea and Asia Pacific lubricants market, underscoring the increasing role of cross value chain partnerships in meeting evolving performance, sustainability, and customer expectations.
Read MoreWallace Instruments has launched the WAS3 Pneumatic Cutting Press, expanding its UK-manufactured specimen preparation range.
Pneumatic cutting presses offer significant advantages over manual alternatives in laboratory and production environments. Consistent cutting force is applied with every cycle, regardless of operator strength or fatigue, reducing variability in specimen quality across a working day or between different technicians.
Read MoreCancarb Limited celebrated the official completion and commissioning of its new solar power facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and long-term environmental stewardship.
Read MoreStarmaxx will participate in The Tire Cologne 2026, taking place from 9–11 June in Cologne, Germany. As one of the tire industry’s most important international meeting points, the exhibition brings together manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and industry professionals from around the world.
Read MoreAPV Engineered Coatings (APV), in partnership with the Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC), announced the launch of Building Renewal™ NeverFade®, a high-performance, water-based fluoropolymer coating designed to deliver long-lasting color retention, durability and exterior protection for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
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