PPG announced that Yaqi Wo, PPG head of product management and strategic initiatives, Packaging Coatings, Americas, has received the 2026 Woman of Distinction in Science award from the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania. The award honors women demonstrating excellence in leadership in their respective fields and for serving as role models to girl scouts.
Read MoreRoyal Purple Industrial announced that Tony Springer has joined the company as Sales Director – Distribution, effective Feb. 9, 2026. In this role, Springer is responsible for overseeing and driving growth for the Royal Purple Industrial (RPI) product line in partnership with the Distribution Sales Team across the United States and Canada.
Read MoreMr. Ville Mansikkamäki (Executive MBA, BSc (Eng) in Logistics) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Heavy Tyres at Nokian Tyres and a member of the Nokian Tyres Management Team. Ville Mansikkamäki will start in the position by October 1, 2026. He will be located in Nokia, Finland and reports to President and CEO Paolo Pompei.
Read MoreThe thermal management market is entering a phase of strong growth, driven by rising performance demands in digital and industrial systems. These solutions are becoming critical across a wide range of applications, creating new opportunities for innovation and scale. Faster is among the companies shaping this evolution. “Rising energy density and the spread of high-performance systems are making thermal management increasingly central,” said Matteo Arduini, CEO of Faster. “It is becoming a strategic enabler of the digital economy.”
Read MoreThe Executive Board of Semperit AG Holding is addressing what they consider to be the key arguments for and against accepting the voluntary take-over offer made by B&C Holding Österreich GmbH. The aim is to provide shareholders with a framework to guide their individual decision-making. The Executive Board refrains from making a definitive recommendation regarding whether to accept or reject the offer. The Supervisory Board concurs with this statement.
Read MoreInjection molding machine manufacturer ENGEL Group said Tuesday that revenue declined 6% in its 2025-26 financial year as challenging market conditions in Europe and ongoing industry pressures weighed on results, though the company reported renewed momentum in the United States and resilient demand in Asia.
The company reported revenue of 1.4 billion euros for the fiscal year, slightly below the prior year’s level.
Read MorePlast 2026 confirms its position as Europe’s leading trade fair of the year in the plastics and rubber industry. The twentieth edition, scheduled from 9 to 12 June at Fiera Milano, is delivering positive results despite the complex international geopolitical and economic landscape, marked by trade tensions and instability across global markets.
The Milan show is demonstrating its resilience with the participation of over 1,000 exhibitors – 44% of them international companies – 200 of whom were not present at either of the two previous editions, across a floor space of over 40,000 square metres.
Read MorePalm Beach Gardens, FL – TBC Corporation (“TBC”) announced the promotion of Greg Ortega to Chief Purchasing Officer. In this
Read MoreMars Mineral has shipped its 12th pin mixer for recovered Carbon Black (rCB) processing, Model 12D54Li-SS, to the European Union (EU), supporting the region’s tire recycling industry and rCB producers. rCB is the carbon residue from pyrolyzed end-of-life tires (ELTs). This marks Mars Mineral’s 24th installation worldwide.
Read MoreSabrina Soussan has taken over as chair of the Supervisory Board of Continental AG. At its constituent meeting immediately following today’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, the Supervisory Board unanimously elected her as its chair. Shareholders had previously elected her to the Supervisory Board as a shareholder representative. Soussan succeeds Wolfgang Reitzle
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