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West Warwick, RI – Guill Tool has expanded its lab capabilities to better serve the global extrusion market with the

ENGEL is showcasing the highly integrated, series production of innovative rear-end light modules using a high-performance duo 700 two-platen injection molding machine with 7,000 kN clamping force. The visible components, measuring 600 x 240 mm, are produced using a combination of decorative Foilmelt and functional Clearmelt technologies in a vertical rotary table mold.

A key feature in Mastercam 2026 is its redesigned Solid Hole Functionality, which provides manufacturers with improved control over hole creation in solid models. The new three-panel interface—geometry selection, hole style, and advanced options—enables programmers to design complex hole features with precision and ease, reducing programming time for parts with multiple hole types and configurations.

uill Tool & Engineering to exhibit at the K Show, October 8-15, in Düsseldorf, Germany, Hall 1, Booth C90. The Guill booth will feature several tools, tips and dies, as well as new developments. These include Cam-Lock, rotary die design, Single-Point Concentricity and the NEW Guill Labs enhancements.

H.B. Fuller Company reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended on May 31. The company posted net revenue of $898 million, a 2.1% decrease compared to the same period in fiscal 2024. However, when adjusted for the divestiture of its flooring business, net revenue increased by 2.8% year-over-year.

Gross profit for the quarter was $286 million, with an adjusted gross profit of $289 million. The adjusted gross profit margin rose to 32.2%, up 110 basis points from the previous year, driven by cost-saving initiatives, the impact of acquisitions and divestitures, and strategic pricing actions.

The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the United States to purchase and use non-PFAS turnout gear department-wide—an industry milestone achieved through a collaborative partnership with protective gear manufacturer Fire-Dex and textile innovator Milliken & Company.

The gear, which includes Milliken Assure™—North America’s first non-PFAS, non-halogenated flame-resistant moisture barrier—was purchased as part of a $658,000 investment by the City of East Providence. The delivery of 170 sets of turnout gear will provide all 125 full-time firefighters with a new set of turnout gear.

a new generation of PFAS-free polymer processing aids designed specifically for polyolefin extrusion applications. This innovative solution addresses the industry’s growing need for more sustainable alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based processing aids while maintaining strong performance standards.

The new range includes AddWorks PPA 101 FG, primarily focused on EMEA, Americas, and SEAP markets, and AddWorks PPA 122 G, targeted for Greater China and SEAP regions. Both products are readily commercially available, offering manufacturers a timely solution as regulatory restrictions on PFAS substances continue to tighten worldwide.

Open-pit mining is one of the most challenging activities for OTR equipment. Typical operating conditions are highly abrasive surfaces, variable slopes, sharp debris, extremely heavy loads, and continuous multi-shift operating cycles. In such an environment, the tire is not just a consumable item but a critical structural component that directly affects safety, productivity, and operating costs.

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT)—one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty tires — has developed a technical tire range tailored to the needs of mining operations, aimed at optimizing field performance and reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for operators and fleet managers.