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Celanese Corporation announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority1 of the Mobility & Materials (“M&M”) business of DuPont for $11.0 billion in cash. Celanese will acquire a broad portfolio of engineered thermoplastics and elastomers, industry-renowned brands and intellectual property, global production assets, and a world-class organization.

The March 1st deadline is quickly approaching for the Rubber Division, ACS the Rubber Technology Training Award for an individual already in the rubber industry seeking additional education and opportunities for advancement and three $5,000 undergraduate scholarships available for students who wish to pursue a degree in rubber technology, polymer science or the chemical profession. In addition, local Rubber Groups and industry companies recognize and support the need for financial assistance in obtaining a college degree.

When the NASCAR Next Gen stock car makes its regular season NASCAR Cup Series debut at the 64th annual DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 20, drivers will compete on the newly designed Goodyear Eagle race tires for the first time in a points-paying race. An engineering undertaking two years in the making, Goodyear’s NASCAR Next Gen tire closely mirrors its high-performance tire for passenger cars and features an 18-inch wheel diameter, shorter sidewall and wider contact patch.

Sumitomo Rubber North America will increase prices in the US, Canada and Caribbean on Falken and Ohtsu Brand Passenger, Light Truck and Medium Truck as well as implementing inline adjustments on a per size basis. The price increase will be effective March 1, 2022.

BASF has achieved a breakthrough in the development of adhesives that do not interfere with the recycling of transport boxes, such as paperboard and cardboard boxes with paper labels coated with Acronal RCF 3705 or Acronal RCF 3706. Both adhesives have been certified by “Papiertechnische Stiftung” (PTS) for this property. PTS is a German research and service institute that supports companies in all sectors in the development and application of modern fiber-based solutions. The institute carries out materials testing for paper and cardboard packaging. “As we work to achieve worldwide climate neutrality, greater circularity and more effective recycling are a must. By developing the recycling friendly adhesives Acronal RCF 3705 and Acronal RCF 3706, BASF has made a decisive contribution towards more sustainable labeling, for example in the logistics sector,” said Uwe Düsterwald, Project Manager, Sustainability in Adhesives, BASF.

Elite Advanced Polymers announced that Seiichiro “Ichiro” Araki assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2021. Mr. Araki will oversee all aspects of the company’s operations, including its manufacturing facility in Ripley, Mississippi, and its expansion efforts across the country. Murli Nathan, who has been the company’s Executive Chairman and CEO, will continue as Executive Chairman.

Zochem announced that they will be expanding production capacity at their Dickson, TN facility. The company will be using its expertise to design and install a new state-of-the-art, low carbon, high-output muffle furnace.

The Rubber Division, ACS now offers a training pass that allows you to attend all of their 2022 virtual courses and webinars for one prince – that’s over 150 hours of training. Individual, as well as company level passes with tiers of up to 50 trainees are available.