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renntag has increased its score in the comprehensive EcoVadis sustainability assessment and has been again awarded with the platinum rating. This rating represents the highest possible grade achievable. Brenntag is placed again among the top 1% companies across all industries and regions, assessed by the independent sustainability experts of EcoVadis.

– Anne Windberg Baarup took over the management of the sustainability department for Continental’s group sector ContiTech on June 1, 2024. She is now responsible for the strategic direction and global management of sustainability activities for the company’s industrial business. In her new position, she reports directly to Claus Peter Spille, head of Operations at ContiTech. Baarup has been working for Continental for eight years in various functions. She has extensive experience in the areas of materials technology, HR and organizational development. Most recently, the 46-year-old was employed as head of Material Technology Solutions for Continental’s tire business, where she actively promoted the research into and implementation of sustainable materials.

The new wobble plate pumps, which are made of robust stainless steel, are suitable for application in a range of industries including the paint and coatings industry, the sealants and adhesives industry, the pharmaceuticals industry, the cosmetics industry, the oil industry and the food industry.

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and its member companies stand in support of  H.R.8578, the Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act introduced by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH). The bill would incentivize investments in retreaded commercial tires by providing tax credits for fleet purchases of U.S. retreaded commercial tires.

“The Michelin X® Works D retread is designed specifically for the construction, energy, concrete and logging industries,” said Pierluigi Cumo, Vice President of B2B Marketing for Michelin North America, Inc. “These vehicles operate in aggressive and mixed-use environments, driving off pavement at least 10% of the time on a daily basis and subjecting tires to any number of harsh conditions.”

Apollo Tires (US) Inc. (Apollo Tires) is recalling certain Vredestein Hitrac, Quatrac, and Quatrac Pro+ tires. A contaminated compound may cause the steel belts to separate.

Apollo Tyres Ltd, has expanded Vredestein’s range for premium and luxury SUVs. Vredestein Pinza HT (highway terrain), a global product, has been introduced for the premium SUVs in India in 16 – 18 inch sizes, while the existing Vredestein Ultrac Vorti i has been expanded for luxury SUVs by introducing it in 21 and 22 inches.

At the DKT exhibition Walther Trowal will present the new PFAS-free anti-friction lacquers CSIP13 and CSIPN18 for sealing components made from elastomers or plastic – for example, O-rings or flat seals. Even though the new lacquers contain no PFAS, they have the same low friction coefficient as PTFE-based coating materials and offer the same life expectancy. C.S.I. developed the new lacquer specifically for the Rotamat coaters, exhibited at the DKT by Walther Trowal.

Cabot Corporation has achieved a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the highest recognition available, for the fourth consecutive year. The platinum rating recognizes Cabot’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts and places Cabot among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis. This recognition reflects the quality of the company’s sustainability management system as well as demonstrates its commitment to promoting transparency throughout its value chain.