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Goodyear names winner of 41st Highway Hero award

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the winner of the 41st Goodyear Highway Hero Award: J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. truck driver Adam Medley of Omro, Wisconsin.

Medley, a J.B. Hunt driver since 2019, was driving on County Rd A in Green Lake, WI, on July 28, 2024. Like many truck drivers in the area, he was accustomed to seeing road debris on the road. When Adam spotted something ahead, he instinctively began to steer around it. As he drew closer, Adam was surprised to see a person lying in the road. Quickly pulling over to a safe spot, Adam hurried back to help the individual off the road and contacted the police, who soon arrived to assist.

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H.M. Royal marks 100 years: From one truck to nationwide chemicals distributor

Founded in 1925 by Horace “Kid” Royal, H.M. Royal was born out of a visionary idea: to streamline the supply of materials by bundling products, accelerating delivery and fostering enduring relationships built on trust. Since then, the company has grown from a regional distributor into a nationally recognized supplier and technology resource for manufacturers of rubber, plastics, coatings, adhesives and sealants. 

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Covestro expands specialty isocyanate footprint with two former Vencorex sites in the US and Thailand 

erman materials manufacturer Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI (Hexamethylene Diisocyanate) derivates in Rayong, Thailand and Freeport, USA. The legal entities and sites were formerly part of the French aliphatics specialist Vencorex. With this acquisition, Covestro strategically expands and improves its aliphatics production portfolio in the US and in the Asia-Pacific region. Thereby, the company further advances the implementation of its “Sustainable Future” corporate strategy by continuing its growth in profitable and innovative business areas like Coatings and Adhesives.

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Ecore International announces acquisition of Pro-Techs Surfacing

Ecore International announced the acquisition of Pro-Techs Surfacing, LLC (“Pro-Techs”), a leading playground surfacing installer. This acquisition expands Ecore’s leadership in the safety surfacing market and further enhances the offerings of its recreational and playground brands: Surface America, SpectraTurf, and Duraplay.

Headquartered in Copley, Ohio, Pro-Techs has installed over 2 million square feet of safety surfacing and is recognized nationwide for excellence in playground surfacing.

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The August 12th issue of Rubber Review is now available online

In this issue we have a conversation with Amardeep Singh Bharaj is a pioneering figure in the global rubber machinery industry. As Director of Bharaj Machineries Pvt. Ltd., he has spent nearly two decades transforming a domestic enterprise into an internationally respected brand. His journey reflects a strong commitment to innovation, hands-on customization, and customer-first design, resulting in machines renowned for their efficiency, safety, and adaptability across a wide range of rubber processing applications.

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Two Expo Theaters at this year’s Global Polymer Summit

The Rubber Division announced that this year’s Expo will feature TWO Expo Theaters packed with dynamic speakers and thought-provoking panels. Open to all Expo attendees, this special programming will explore today’s most pressing business and technical issues including trade and tariffs uncertainty, market outlooks, artificial intelligence, rubber recycling, recovered carbon black, tire material innovations and trends tire machinery. Don’t miss this expanded opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and innovators!

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