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Ballston Spa, NY – Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) continues to grow as we meet global demand for innovative elastomers. Recently,

Continental is now offering an entry-level solution to equip fleets even quicker and easier for digital tire management. A new sensor makes it possible to obtain data on the condition of the tires in a very timesaving, simple, and manufacturer-independent manner. This allows them to run optimally adjusted, which leads to greater fuel efficiency and a longer tire life. The new sensor also contributes to Continental’s “Lowest Overall Driving Costs” (LODC) concept. In this way, the premium tire manufacturer supports fleet operators in running their fleets more safely, sustainably, and cost-efficiently.

In a recognition of tireless dedication and transformative leadership in sustainability, P K Mohamed, Chief Advisor, R&D, Apollo Tyres Ltd has been lauded as the ‘Sustainability Professional of the Year’ at the 10th edition of the Global Sustainability Leadership Awards 2023. This esteemed accolade was conferred upon Mr Mohamed at the gala event held recently in Mauritius.

On 12 December 2023, Eugen Hehl, Senior Partner of Arburg GmbH + Co KG, passed away at the age of 94. In addition to his entrepreneurial vision, the trained master mechanic was recognized above all for his services to the development of global sales at Arburg and the company’s construction infrastructure, as well as his strong social commitment to and in the region. The family-owned company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of plastic processing machines.

In the production contest organized by Fraunhofer Austria and the Industriemagazin, Engel’s large-tonnage machine plant in St. Valentin won the title of “Factory of the Year 2023” and was thus named the best production company in Austria. Together with the other ENGEL production sites, the plant forms a global and high-performance network for manufacturing at the cutting edge of technology.

Continental uses carbon black from recycled racing tires in its production of solid tires. To this end, a total of 300 CrossContact Extreme E racing tires were processed using a special pyrolysis process. With this initiative, the premium tire manufacturer is integrating sustainable circular economy solutions into its tire production. By recovering carbon black, virgin raw materials can be saved and CO2 emissions reduced. Since September 2023, Continental has been producing solid tires – whose main application is in forklifts – with recycled carbon black at its plant in Korbach (Germany). Both recycled car and truck tires are used to produce these tires

The fire is reported to have started in a building which is housing raw materials, including carbon materials. Some of these are highly flammable.
Elkem Salten is located in Straumen, in the Sørfold municipality in Nordland county in the north of Norway. It is one of the world’s largest and most modern silicon plants exporting silicon and silica fume products worldwide. The plant has around 200 employees. With its three furnaces, the plant has an annual production capacity of 128,000 mt, of which silicon capacity is 80,000.

The National Tractor Pulling Championship, hosted in the iconic Pull Town Venue, has been a symbol in the world of tractor pulling since 1962. Known for its fierce competition and passionate community, this championship showcases the raw power and skill of the world’s top tractor-pulling athletes. MAXAM Tire’s sponsorship is a testament to their dedication in supporting such events that embody the spirit of resilience and performance.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is offering a new type of foldable gasket for battery electric vehicles – and now the number of these units produced in Langres, France, has reached one million. With this gasket design, Freudenberg significantly contributes to the reliability and longevity of battery systems – while also promoting the sustainable mobility of tomorrow. Automobile manufacturers worldwide rely on the innovative solutions from Freudenberg.