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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.

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and Firestone Ag announced that Tony Orlando, President, Bridgestone Integrated Agricultural Tire Business, U.S. & Canada, Latin America (BSAM) and Europe, Middle East, India, Africa (BSEMIA), and Matt Frank, Director, Business Strategy, Customer Success, were among national honorees selected by the National FFA Organization to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree, the highest degree bestowed upon an individual by the FFA.

Greene Tweed will be showcasing its extensive range of products at Middle East Rotating Machinery Technology & Innovation Conference & Showcase (ME RoTIC). Products on display at the three-day event, beginning September 25th, 2023, at Festival Arena at InterContinental, Dubai, UAE, include wear- and abrasion-resistant WR®/ AR® composite/thermoplastic solutions and premium Chemraz® sealing solutions that extend the service life of pump wear components.

Pirelli North America announced a new partnership with The Ray, a non-profit based in Atlanta that has helped to develop a net-zero highway testbed on an 18- mile stretch of Interstate 85 in West Georgia, near the Pirelli factory in Rome.

The heir to the Scorpion Verde All Season and Scorpion Zero All Season, this new product is led by the company’s Eco-Safety Design philosophy, which combines the highest safety standards with reduced environmental impact. As a result, this new tire benefits from better grip in both wet and dry conditions, and reduces rolling resistance compared to previous models. To meet the demands of the countries for which it is destined, the Pirelli Scorpion MS has a long tire life – a sought-after characteristic from American drivers – as well as comfort: particularly requested by the Asian market. As it is intended for SUVs, the tire has also been designed for light off-road use as well as snow driving.

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. announce the passing of James F. Crowley, a valued member of the Board of Directors. James Crowley passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and dedication that will forever be remembered.

The PGA TOUR announced that Bridgestone Americas
(Bridgestone) will become the presenting sponsor of the Bridgestone Collegiate Development
Program, a part of the PGA TOUR’s Pathway to Progression. The program is designed to achieve
greater diversity in the sport through increased focus on developing talent from diverse and
historically underrepresented groups.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems CEO Thomas Sörensson is one of the speakers when Siemens arranges the Siemens NordX Circle, a seminar on how digital transformation can contribute to making industries both more efficient and sustainable. A number of international business leaders can be seen among the participants, including Siemens’ Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Judith Wiese, who is the keynote speaker.

ENGEL part finder is being launched at FAKUMA 2023. With this smart application for identifying spare parts, ENGEL is demonstrating how effective this new tool can be for plastics processors in everyday operations: a simple, time-saving solution to improve machine availability and to boost production efficiency. A smartphone is all you need.