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Q-Lab announced that it has acquired Arizona Desert Testing, LLC (AZTEST). AZTEST performs benchmark outdoor desert exposure testing, with a focus on automotive interior materials. Q-Lab has operated a virtually-identical Arizona testing business to AZTEST for decades, and the two companies share a long history of mutual respect and collaboration. This represents the largest acquisition in Q-Lab’s 68-year history.

GRI’s participation at FIMA SHOW 2024 showcased its advancements in tire technology, emphasizing its dedication to meeting the evolving needs of specialty tire customers worldwide. The company unveiled a diverse range of advanced tires for tractors, construction machines and skid steer equipment that are designed to deliver superior performance across various applications and industries.

MAXAM continues to focus its efforts on developing VF technology solutions that can meet the challenge of mixed terrains, loads, applications, and high speeds without compromising performance or endurance. With the ever-increasing demand for more yield and greater food production, the farming market is demanding larger equipment in both size and load capable of operating at higher speeds. Focused on delivering maximum productivity as well as improved performance, MAXAM’s VF technology tires are engineered to meet the most demanding applications without compromising crop yields.

Teleste announced that it has been awarded Gold Medal in the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Rating. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, and places Teleste among the top 5% of the companies assessed by EcoVadis in the past 12 months.

On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Annual Press Conference of BASF SE will be held in Ludwigshafen, Germany. At 12.00 p.m. (CET) BASF’s Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors Dr. Martin Brudermüller and CFO Dr. Dirk Elvermann will present the 2023 financial results. The conference will be transmitted via the internet.

The Rubber Division, ACS announces the first WOMEN OF OUR INDUSTRY Conversation of the year on March 27, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET with featured guest Tina Darnell and a March Madness theme. This WORD Conversation begins with open networking for approximately 10 minutes followed by a conversation between our featured guest, Tina Darnell, our current Secretary, and Kim Dempsey-Miller, our 2nd woman Chair.

At an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting held in January, the Siempelkamp shareholders unanimously elected Dr. Melanie Bockemühl to the Siempelkamp Advisory Board. With this decision, the company is thus anchoring its strategic, digital orientation in this body, as Dr. Melanie Bockemühl possesses extensive expertise as a digital strategist.

Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) is building on its momentum in the Truck, Bus, and Radial (TBR) market as Hino Trucks and Hino Canada have selected its TBR tires for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The premier medium-duty truck maker will offer Hankook’s regional AH37 and long-haul DL11 tires on its L Series models.

Enviro’s CEO Fredrik Emilson, chairman Alf Blomqvist, and board member Peter Möller were present as the construction of Enviro Systems’ recycling plant in Uddevalla officially began today. Together with Uddevalla’s municipal councilor Martin Pettersson and the property owner Fratera’s CEO Peter Karlsson, they held a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony with the assistance of an excavator.

Sumitomo Rubber North America, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., announced the promotion of Tsuyoshi “TJ” Johnson to Director of Product Planning, Falken Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires.