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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is announcing a change in leadership: On July 1, 2026, Dr. Alexander Rozmán assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, who is joining the Management Board of the Freudenberg Group where he will assume responsibility for Engineering, Data and Artificial Intelligence at Group level.

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), representing manufacturers that produce tires in the United States, launched National Tire Safety Week 2026, an annual weeklong public education campaign reminding drivers that tires play a critical role in vehicle safety and should be checked regularly as part of routine maintenance.

Marzieh Shabani has been awarded the Internship Recognition Award by Silox Canada in recognition of her successful completion of an industry internship focused on sustainable elastomer technology and environmental innovation.
The award was presented during the ACS Rubber Division Spring 2026 Technical Meeting, where Shabani’s internship project and technical contributions were recognized by industry leaders and conference participants. The Certificate of Internship Recognition Award was signed by Michel Plante, President and CEO of Silox Canada, and Avinash Bhaskar, Director of Sales.

Eriez® announces the promotion of Dan Zimmerman to General Manager of Eriez-USA. In this role, Zimmerman has full responsibility for leading the company’s U.S.-based business, including overall performance, commercial and financial execution, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
Zimmerman has been with Eriez since 2004 and most recently served as Director of Operations for Eriez-USA. During his tenure, he has held a variety of leadership roles, including Metalworking Market Manager and Director of Business Development, contributing to the company’s growth, productivity, and overall performance.

Bolder Industries announced the first phase of hiring for its Terre Haute Facility, with plans to bring on 35 to 40 team members by July as the company continues expanding its Indiana operations.
Open positions span logistics, engineering, skilled trades, and plant operations, with titles including Logistics Coordinators, Quality Assurance Leaders, Maintenance Technicians, Shift Leaders, Floor Operators, Control Room Operators, and Instrumentation and Electrical Technicians.

Braskem begins an important stage of renewal of its governance, with the entry of IG4 into management, combining complementary profiles: on the one hand, the experience of IG4 in restructuring and management of complex assets; on the other hand, the more active presence of Petrobras, with its technical experience in the development of the petrochemical industry in the country. “The partnership between the companies reflects the new phase at Braskem to, by overcoming challenges, preserve its strategic relevance for the chemical and petrochemical chain and continue to contribute to the development of the industry and the communities in which it operates,” said Hélcio Tokeshi, who takes over as CEO
of Braskem.

Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a leading North American chemicals company. The transaction is expected to generate significant value for shareholders of both companies, with more than $400 million in total identified cost synergies and integration benefits.

Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive), announced the appointment of Jim Knaub as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective June 1. In this role, he will lead the global marketing team and oversee the Company’s portfolio positioning, value proposition development, go‑to‑market strategy, and commercial enablement.

Jim Knaub joins Momentive from Dow, bringing more than 24 years of experience in a variety of leadership positions driving growth through strong product marketing and go‑to‑market leadership across the chemical industry.

YOKOHAMA Europe announces the appointment of Takashi Maki as new Chief Executive Officer, marking another important step in the Company’s long-term growth strategy and its continued investment in the European market.

Since 2023, Takashi Maki, Executive Vice President of Yokohama Europe, has played a key role in driving business growth and strengthening synergies with The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. in Japan.