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Sumitomo Chemical has been recognized as a 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Leader. The Company has received the highest rating in the annual Supplier Engagement Assessment conducted by CDP, an international non-profit organization, for the sixth consecutive year.

Since 2017, CDP has evaluated companies on their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigate climate-related risks throughout their supply chains, as well as their engagement and effective collaboration with suppliers. Of approximately 24,800 companies worldwide that disclosed information to CDP for the 2024 assessment, 1,394 companies have been recognized as Supplier Engagement Leaders.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it is supplying 20-inch ADVAN Sport V107 tires as original equipment (OE) for the new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé for installation on vehicles from June 2025. The Coupé will be fitted with 265/35ZR20 (99Y) front tires and 295/30ZR20 (101Y) rear tires. Yokohama Rubber has been supplying 19-inch ADVAN Sport V107 tires for this model since 2024.

Fictiv’s end-to-end injection molding solution now features enhanced Design for Manufacturability (DFM) tools, including improved gating and ejection analysis and integrated mold flow simulation. These updates give customers clearer design feedback and early insights into potential manufacturing issues, reducing costly delays.

H.B. Fuller Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2350 per share of common stock, payable on August 14, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2025.
H.B. Fuller has paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock for 57 consecutive years.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series of global ESG stock indexes for the 21st consecutive year. The Company has also been included in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index for a ninth straight year and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index for a fourth straight year.

Kimura Foundry America announced the acquisition of VIP Tooling, a well-established precision tooling and CNC machining company also based in Shelbyville, Indiana. This strategic acquisition enhances Kimura’s ability to provide customers nationwide with streamlined, full-service manufacturing solutions.

Evonik announces the opening of its largest center for medical device applications in Shanghai, serving the entire Asian market. This cutting-edge facility specializes in the research, development, and processing of semi-finished components for bioresorbable medical devices, aiming to support customers in overcoming challenges related to the innovation of high-quality medical devices.

Ecore International announced the acquisition of HTI Recycling, a leading tire collection, recycling, reuse, and crumb rubber manufacturer. The acquisition, which includes HTI subsidiaries Edge Rubber Recycling and D&G Heavy Equipment Leasing, brings together family-run businesses with a shared vision: delivering high-quality products and services that support a move toward a more circular economy.