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The Rubber Division, ACS offers a Rubber Technology Training Award for an individual already in the rubber industry seeking additional education and opportunities for advancement. The Division also has three $5,000 undergraduate scholarships available for students who wish to pursue a degree in rubber technology, polymer science or the chemical profession.

Bekaert introduces Dramix® Loop™, its most sustainable steel fiber to date and a major milestone in circular construction. With this launch, Bekaert becomes the first in the industry to produce steel fibers from end-of-life tires at an industrial scale, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of concrete reinforcement.

Mr. Macpherson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc., a leading broad-line distributor of MRO products and services with operations primarily in North America and Japan. In his tenth year as Grainger’s CEO, he oversees the company’s global strategic and operational vision and leads with a customer-first mindset and steadfast commitment to company culture.

Akron has requested an extension to respond to a dispute letter and will present several preservation and redevelopment options at a special Urban Design and Historic Preservation Committee meeting scheduled for Feb. 17.

City leaders are reviewing multiple concepts, including preserving parts of the historic structure or clock tower, incorporating historic elements into new construction, or relocating select features to another site. Final decisions will depend on cost, structural feasibility, and future redevelopment plans.

MISUMI Group, Inc., announced that Dave Evans has been appointed President of MISUMI Americas. Evans will lead the integration of MISUMI and Fictiv into one unified AI-powered platform across the Americas, accelerating the growth of standard and custom manufacturing solutions for the next generation of industrial innovation.

Akron, OH – Brendan Rodgers has been named technical editor for Rubber World magazine. Rodgers, who is based in Austin

Mearthane Products Corporation (MPC) announced the appointment of Jim Herlihy as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the retirement of Pete Kaczmarek at the end of 2025. With six years of experience as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at MPC, Herlihy’s appointment ensures a seamless transition and continued focus on the company’s growth strategy and customer commitments.

The Rubber Division, ACS annually honors the best of the best with the most prestigious awards in our industry – the Science & Technology Awards. The 2026 winners will accept these awards and be celebrated at a banquet sponsored by Alpha Technologies during our Global Polymer Summit in September.

candinavian Enviro Systems AB announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Fredrik Aaben as Chief Executive Officer of Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB effective from January 16th. The appointment is made in accordance with Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ succession plan and follows the mutual agreement between Enviro and Fredrik Emilson that he will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer. Fredrik Emilson will act as Senior Advisor to the company during a transitional period.

Cichocki will lead Goodyear’s Americas Consumer business, with a clear mandate to strengthen sales execution, accelerate profitable growth and advance Goodyear’s shared global objectives. With the additional responsibility of Managing Director, Americas, Dave will also oversee key elements of regional governance, working in partnership with fellow senior leaders to ensure strong alignment with global strategy while driving operational excellence and financial performance across the Americas.