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Toyo Tire Corporation announced that two of its plants in Japan have received certification under ISCC PLUS,1 one of the international certification schemes for sustainable products. The newly certified plants are the Sendai Plant (located in Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture), which is Toyo Tire’s main domestic tire manufacturing site and the plant of Fukushima Rubber Co., Ltd. (located in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture), which is Toyo Tire’s manufacturing subsidiary.

LyondellBasell announced that Yvonne van der Laan, executive vice president of circular and low carbon solutions (CLCS), has been awarded the prestigious Winthrop-Sears medal by The Chemists’ Club. The accolade was presented during the annual Egg Nog Gala held in New York City on Dec. 5. Established in 1970, the Winthrop-Sears medal recognizes individuals whose entrepreneurial achievements have contributed to the vitality of the chemical industry and the betterment of humanity

Cabot Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has been named 2025 “Public Company Board of the Year” by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New England Chapter. This award recognizes exceptional corporate leadership and governance of boards in New England.

Cabot Chairman Michael Morrow and Cabot President and CEO Sean Keohane, will accept the award on behalf of the company at the NACD New England Chapter’s 17th annual celebration being held on April 28, 2025, at the Seaport Hotel in Boston.

Midland, MI – Dow announced that it has been to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) by S&P

Apollo Tyres, through Apollo Tyres Foundation (ATF), is driving sustainable agriculture by promoting environmental sustainability, biodiversity and community well-being through targeted training programmes for farmers. ATF has positively impacted 3,261 farmers in Gujarat, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, by providing them training support on enhanced crop planning, improving soil health and utilising organic manure.

Mary joined NewAge in 2008, in Supply Chain Operations. She subsequently held numerous leadership roles in operational functions which have enabled the Company to successfully navigate the incredible growth and challenges that come with servicing the BioPharma industry, including the establishment and development of Single Use Sterilization programs, the build-out of several cleanroom production suites, the Quality Management System and the expansion of the Company’s global footprint with the launch of a new manufacturing site in Europe earlier this year.

To better serve Brazil’s industrial markets, LEIBINGER has enhanced its local presence with key initiatives, including partnerships with established distributors such as Qualijet in the Southeast and Norvac in the Northeast. These collaborations ensure comprehensive coverage for industries like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, while also improving access to LEIBINGER’s solutions across the country.
By housing inventory locally, LEIBINGER further strengthens its ability to respond quickly to customer needs, reducing delivery times and ensuring the availability of products and spare parts. This localized approach emphasizes LEIBINGER’s commitment to meeting the specific challenges of Brazilian businesses.

The German Rubber Industry Association (wdk) presented its economic policy demands for the 2025 federal election in Frankfurt am Main. The program entitled “INDUSTRY MATTERS – IT’S ALL ABOUT INDUSTRY” focuses on overcoming the location crisis. To this end, the wdk is calling for a consistent reduction in bureaucracy, globally competitive energy costs and an additional strengthening of the production location with a package of measures.
“The process of deindustrialization in Germany has already begun. In order to restore the international competitiveness of large and medium-sized production sites, the next federal government must vigorously address the long-known causes,” said association president Michael Klein.

Clariant is expanding its Cangzhou production site for the manufacture of the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED. The new, second production line in the Hebei Province of China, will jointly be owned and operated by Clariant and its local partner Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd. A commencement ceremony for the site was today hosted by the leadership teams of the two companies.