Smithers announces the fifty-year anniversary of the Smithers Winter Test Center in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP). The site supports the automotive, tire, and consumer products industries, with over 800 acres of test surfaces and engineering services designed to assist with technology validation in harsh winter conditions.
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Akron, OH – The Rubber Division, ACS is offering these virtual upcoming training opportunities. January 17 – Webinar: Utilizing Lab
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company unveiled a demonstration tire comprised of 90% sustainable materials. This demonstration tire has passed all applicable regulatory testing as well as Goodyear’s internal testing.
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The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell by 0.4% in November following declines of 0.4% in September and 0.3% in October, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
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The industrial park is the location of Zhejiang MESNAC Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., covering an area of more than 5 hectares, mainly for the research and development and manufacturing of material handling, mixing and homogenization and intelligent line systems for the new energy industry.
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The global bio-based elastomers market is expected to be worth $513 million in 2023 and $1,901.8 million by 2033. During the forecast period of 2023 to 2033, the predicted growth rate is about 14% according to Future Market Insights. The benefits provided by bio-based elastomers over crude oil-based elastomers regarding volatile organic compounds emissions are expected to contribute to the growth of the market.
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Bridgestone will showcase its comprehensive vision for sustainable mobility at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas from January 5-8. The company’s presence at CES 2023 is centered around three key themes
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Herb Estreicher, who spoke at a Lunch & Learn event the MidAtlantic Rubber and Plastics Group this year, shared the following information on PFAS regulations:
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nthony Mariniello begins his term as the 2023 Chair of Rubber Division, ACS (American Chemical Society) on January 1st. Mariniello has served the organization for many years through his active involvement on several committees. He was elected to the 2019 Secretary position and successfully moved through the established progression to serve as Chair in 2023. The governance of Rubber Division, ACS is the responsibility of the Board of Directors.
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Help support this student outreach initiative by providing any leads regarding where the Ohio Rubber Group can purchase a small rubber curing press that meets the specs above. It will provide valuable hands-on experience for the students at this school who will hopefully one day be professionals in our great industry.
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