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After five successful years at KraussMaffei, Nolan Strall, President of KraussMaffei Corporation (KMC) in America, is leaving the company at his own request on August 31, 2024, to pursue new professional challenges. Over the next few weeks, he will hand over to Brett Greenhalgh, Vice President of Administration and Finance, who will manage KMC’s business from September 1, 2024, onwards.

Sun Chemical will showcase its full line of pigments and colorants for dipped latex applications during the 11th annual International Rubber Glove Conference and Exhibition

MAXAM Tire announces the promotions of Lester Crook to Zone Sales Director – North and Brian Dowling to Zone Sales Director – South. These strategic appointments reflect MAXAM’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and driving continued growth in the specialty tire market.

Effective July 1, Covestro LLC welcomed Victor Ortega as the new senior vice president for Performance Materials Operations in North America and site manager at its industrial park in Baytown, Texas, the company’s largest manufacturing facility in North America. Ortega succeeds Demetri Zervoudis, who has since retired from the company after a 40-year career.

Chi Zhang, CEO of KraussMaffei, explains: “For KraussMaffei, sustainability means not only an environmentally conscious attitude, but also responsibility in all areas of the company, towards our environment and as part of our society. Our sustainability report documents that we take our responsibility seriously and that our customers and partners can rely on a transparent and responsible partner with whom they can ensure sustainability in their own supply chain and fulfill legal requirements.” 

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it succeeded this month in developing a proprietary tire design support system that uses eXplainable AI (XAI).This new system provides information that is useful in creating the desired tire features. The system supplements the knowledge and experience of development staff while also making it easier for less-experienced staff to design tires. It also contributes to speedier development and lower costs. Observing these features generates new insights and inspirations that will lead to the development of products with higher performance levels.

e Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report second quarter 2024 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 31, followed by an investor conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 1.

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, announced more than 54,000 trees will be planted in communities nationwide as a result of the company’s second annual “Download the App, Plant a Tree” campaign. The campaign encouraged customers of Firestone Complete Auto Care and Tires Plus to help the tire & automotive service locations reduce paper waste.

Pirelli celebrates the triumphant performance of the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck at the renowned Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Equipped with Pirelli’s high-performance P Zero tires, the electric super truck has been crowned the ‘King of the Mountain,’ showcasing the exceptional capabilities and engineering prowess of both the vehicle and Pirelli’s tire technology.

Ansell Limited has successfully completed the acquisition of Kimberly-Clark’s Personal Protective Equipment (KCPPE) business. This strategic acquisition strengthens Ansell’s position as a global leader in personal protection solutions, expands its product portfolio, and enhances its service capabilities to meet customer needs across industries and geographic markets.