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Cimcorp announces the upcoming release of a feature documentary this fall, commemorating its 50-year journey in industrial automation. Titled “The Future of Automation,” the film captures the story of automation through the lens of Cimcorp employees past and present. It also features prominent voices in robotics and technology, including Mirka Leino, Principal Lecturer at RoboAI Research Center, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. Viewers will get a compelling look back at Cimcorp’s legacy, plus a visionary perspective toward the future of automation over the next 50 years.

The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) has announced its new President and new Office Bearers for the year 2025-2026. The announcement was made at the 73rd Annual General Meeting 2024-2025, held on October 28, 2025, at The Westin Powai Lake, Mumbai.
Mr. Anay Gupta – President (AIRIA) – Managing Director – Vinko Auto Industries Ltd, Delhi
Mr. K Ganesh – Sr. Vice- President (AIRIA) – Managing Director – MRP Autorub Group of Companies, Chennai
Mr. Vinod Bansal – Vice-President (AIRIA) – Managing Director – Jayshree Polymers Pvt. Ltd., Pune

Vredestein, a premium tire brand from Apollo Tyres Ltd, made a memorable return to the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week, one of America’s most celebrated automotive gatherings.

Set against Newport’s historic seaside backdrop, the Audrain event attracts some of the world’s most remarkable automobiles — where heritage, innovation and craftsmanship meet. It provided the perfect stage for Vredestein to showcase its legacy of design-led performance.

Clariant announced that the Board of Directors decided to reduce its size from eleven to eight members, right-sizing the Board to align with Clariant’s streamlined operations and addressing investor concerns on independence, tenure and gender diversity. In support of these efforts, five directors, Roberto Gualdoni, Geoffery Merszei, Eveline Saupper, Peter Steiner, and Konstantin Winterstein will not stand for reelection at the 2026 AGM on 1 April 2026. The Board will propose two new, independent Board members to the shareholders as appropriate ahead of the 2026 AGM.

The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE is continuing to further develop the strategic direction of the company in line with its “Winning Ways” strategy. This includes the setup of the Board of Executive Directors. The Supervisory Board of BASF SE, on October 28, 2025, appointed Dr. Mary Kurian (48) and Dr. Livio Tedeschi (54) as members of the Board of Executive Directors effective May 1, 2026. At the same time, Michael Heinz (61) will retire as planned.

Tokyo, Japan – On October 21, 2025, Bridgestone held a groundbreaking ceremony at its Seki Plant in Seki City, Gifu

Gudz joins Smithers with more than 25 years of operational and leadership experience in environmental services and the broader Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) laboratory sector. She has held senior executive roles at Eurofins Scientific, KKR, Element, Microbac, and SGS. Most recently, she directed North and South America acquisition and integration activities at the Phenna Group.

On October 2, 2025, the RPM International Inc. Board of Directors elected David Dennsteadt to RPM executive vice president. In this new role, Dennsteadt will oversee all corporate administrative functions, including finance, legal, risk management, human resources, manufacturing and operations. Bringing a wealth of experience from his recent tenure as group president of RPM’s Performance Coatings Group (PCG), Dennsteadt has delivered consistent record-breaking sales and earnings while cultivating a global strategic vision. Since joining Stonhard in 1995 as a technical service engineer, Dennsteadt has held a variety of leadership roles, including managing director of Stonhard Europe, vice president of PCG, and group president of PCG.

A major focus is on identifying and introducing sustainable alternatives for raw materials that are used today to reinforce tires – in other words, materials that assure dimensional stability and performance over the tire’s lifetime. These are primarily made of steel and textiles, which make up around 18 percent of the materials used in passenger-car tires. In commercial-vehicle or specialty tires, this share can be even higher. Continental is continuously expanding its use of more sustainable materials, including recycled steel and polyester yarns made from recycled PET bottles. More sustainable manufacturing methods, such as those used in COKOON adhesion technology, are also being introduced in tire production. Furthermore, the company is using innovative alternatives across all raw material groups, such as synthetic rubber from used cooking oil, resins from bio-based waste materials and silica from the ashes of rice husks.

It’s time to sharpen your skills this November with the Rubber Division’s latest training opportunities.

The Division is offering four expert-led virtual courses designed to deepen your knowledge and expand your skills all from the comfort of your home or office. Earn CEUs, connect with industry experts and take your understanding of rubber technology to the next level.