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The University of Akron (UA) Polymer Training Services (APTS), in collaboration with ConxusNEO, an organization in Summit County, OH, engaged in workforce development by supporting world class, demand driven and data informed talents, is offering an injection molding certificate program (IMCP). The five-day program will be held June 27 through July 1, and again October 1 through November 4. The course instructor is Professor Emeritus Erol Sancaktar of the University of Akron՚s School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering

Through the Cabot Corporation Foundation, Cabot is donating $250,000 to charitable organizations in support of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Given the far-reaching impact of the crisis, contributions will be distributed to Cabot sites in Europe in coordination with the Cabot Foundation to support local charitable organizations focused on providing critical humanitarian and refugee assistance

Borealis announces that it will stop sales to Russia and Belarus. In a press release the company announced, “The war in Ukraine confronts us all with a complex geopolitical situation. We are deeply saddened by the humanitarian tragedy and suffering, our thoughts are with those whose lives are threatened by the terrible war. The war in Ukraine is a tragic and dangerous event which we view with the utmost consternation. Our deepest sympathies go out to all the direct and indirect victims of Russia’s military action. We call for the end of all hostilities, the bloodshed has to stop.

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced that Steve McClellan of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been named to the NAM Board of Directors. McClellan will join the NAM Board to bolster the association’s leadership in policy advocacy, workforce solutions, legal action, operational excellence and news and insights. He will help the industry advance an agenda that promotes opportunity and prosperity for all Americans.

vehicles, pickup trucks and light trucks. The Endurance RSA ULT is equipped to handle the higher load capacities of EVs and is the first commercial tire stamped with Goodyear’s “Electric Drive Ready” designation or badge.

ENGEL AUSTRIA has transferred 100,000 euros in immediate aid to the organizations “Médecins sans Frontières (MFS)”, “Nachbar in Not” (Neighbours in Need) and the Red Cross. ENGEL Deutschland collected 25,000 euros for the Ukrainian Parish in Hannover within 24 hours, and the donations are still coming in. The parish’s network is ensuring that the money will reach the intended recipients immediately and directly.

The Rubber Division ACS, is offering a course on The Fatigue Limit of Rubber that will be held on Tue Mar 15th 10:00am – 12:00pm. This course is available online only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet, laptop or computer.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the winner of its 2020-2021 Highway Hero Award, a program that – since 1983 – celebrates professional truck drivers who act selflessly for the good of others on the highways across North America