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The event will take place Wednesday, November 8th, at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies in Plymouth, MI. The doors open at 8:30AM, and the technical program is scheduled from 9:00AM to 4:00PM.

Available in a total of 88 sizes, with available rim sizing of 15 to 22-inches, Aklimate was designed to complement a variety of vehicles, from sedans to SUVs to modern electric vehicles. Popular fitments include Chevrolet Suburban/Tahoe, Chrysler Pacifica, Ford Explorer, Honda Civic, Hyundai Kona, Lexus RX, Mercedes Benz GLC, Nissan Versa, Subaru Forester, and Toyota Camry.

Polyurethane experts from Huntsman will be taking part in the 65th Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) Technical Conference, at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas from September 25-27, 2023.

A key sponsor of the event, Huntsman will play a central role in the conference, with team members presenting papers on a variety of topics throughout the three-day gathering and taking part in panel discussions.

The Rubber Division ACS has coordinated valuable panel discussions featuring some impressive panelists in the Expo Theater during IEC that are FREE for all attendees.

Founded on August 13, 1973, Cyclonaire’s 50 years of continued growth is testament to its steadfast commitment to their manufacturing excellence. On their golden anniversary, Cyclonaire welcomed nearly 300 guests consisting of current and past employees, partners, community members, representatives, vendors, and their families to celebrate its longevity and rich history and to pay homage to its late founder, Mr. Don Baker.

Cabot Corporation announced it has achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification at six of its facilities. Cabot currently has more ISCC PLUS certified sites than any carbon black manufacturer and has ambitions to expand certification throughout its global network. Sites currently certified include three reinforcing carbon facilities in Europe and the Americas as well as two masterbatch and compounding facilities* in Europe and the Company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa regional headquarters. Achieving ISCC PLUS certification furthers Cabot’s commitment to advancing circularity and traceability, helping its customers achieve their sustainability goals by delivering sustainable solutions at a global scale.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that its Shinshiro-Minami Plant (in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture) has begun production of its ADVAN Sport EV ultra-high-performance summer tire for premium electric vehicles (EVs) and other high-performance tires with electric power from a new proprietary solar panel power generation system put into official operation this August and renewable energy-generated electricity (hereafter, renewable-energy electricity) that the plant has been procuring since April.

Under the motto “Say hello to the Footure!” BASF presents new concepts and futuristic design ideas for sole and shoe production at Simac Tanning Tech 2023, the international trade fair for machinery and technology for the footwear and leather industry, which takes place from 19-21 September in Milan, Italy. Implementing sustainability at all levels is BASF’s declared goal. In the footwear sector, there are numerous innovations and sustainable material developments that will be presented at the BASF stand, Hall 14, booth K47/L48.

Pyrowave announced that Michelin and Knauf Industries have successfully produced batches of finished elastomer and plastic products incorporating 100% styrene from plastic waste recycled in Canada using Pyrowave technology. The tests performed on the resulting elastomers demonstrated quality and intrinsic properties identical to those of elastomers made from virgin fossil-sourced materials.

Hillenbrand announced the appointment of Tamara (Tammi) Morytko as Senior Vice President, and President of the MTS operating segment. Ms. Morytko will oversee the operations of the three businesses in the segment – Milacron, Mold-Masters, and DME – and will lead the Company’s continued efforts to focus on share growth, product development, and operational efficiency.