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With the rebranding of its former sales partner Roegele as ENGEL Spain, injection moulding machine manufacturer ENGEL is expanding its direct presence in the Spanish market. Since 1 April, the company has been represented in Spain by its own subsidiary. For local plastics processors, this combines the continuity of a team established on the ground for decades with direct access to the technology, service and solutions portfolio of the global ENGEL Group – from injection molding machines and automation to digital assistance systems. ENGEL now has its own subsidiary in the Spanish market.

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has introduced FN Lube and FN Lube Plus, two purpose-designed lubricants formulated with the support of Klueber Lubrication. Klueber Lubrication is a full subsidiary of Freudenberg Chemical Specialties and has been part of the Freudenberg Group since 1966. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Klueber Lubrication brings specialized expertise in high-performance lubricant formulation and application knowledge. FN Lube and FN Lube Plus were developed specifically for static seals, especially O-rings, and were validated through laboratory testing to ensure material compatibility, reduce installation friction and minimize impact on elastomer properties.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Ecore Athletic as the Official Athletic Rubber Flooring Provider to the NAIA.
This collaboration brings performance and purpose together, supporting the student-athlete experience while strengthening athletic environments across NAIA institutions nationwide. Ecore’s tailored flooring solutions and deep industry expertise help reduce maintenance costs, improve safety, and enhance athletic performance, delivering long-term value to schools and communities alike.

Tokyo, Japan – Dunlop Tires North America has been appointed as the official tire supplier and technical partner for the

Rhine Europe Terminals (RET), a subsidiary of the Port Autonome de Strasbourg, is a central hub for French intermodal transport and European freight transport as a whole. Located in Strasbourg, France, the RET terminals connect and facilitate the movement of goods between the North Sea—via routes from cities such as Rotterdam and Antwerp—and the markets of southern Germany, France, and Switzerland. It is a critical infrastructure and a major European transport corridor that handles over half a million cargo operations annually, positioning itself as a key player in multimodal transport committed to actively contributing to more sustainable and responsible logistics.

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. has obtained ISCC PLUS certification for its ACTCOL™ polyol products produced at the company’s Nagoya Works, the firm announced Wednesday. The certification, awarded in January, confirms that the materials qualify as sustainable under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification system.

Clariant is expanding its Clear Lake site to include excipient GMP-compliant manufacturing of pharmaceutical-grade polyethylene glycol (PEG) excipients, significantly improving their availability and reliability for North American customers, with extended reach to Latin America. The multi-phase expansion addresses critical industry priorities around supply-chain security, continuity, and responsiveness while demonstrating Clariant’s long-term strategic commitment to the U.S. pharmaceutical market.