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Datwyler will present its advanced portfolio for the new mobility sector at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) – to be held in Wolfsburg, Germany, from 11-13 October. In one of the first in-person events to be held since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, the company is excited to present its capabilities on a face-to-face basis, reinforcing the importance of working in partnership as the industry transitions to applications such as battery electric and fuel cell technologies.

NEXEN TIRE announced that two of its concept tires, the CONQUEROR and the PUREBACK were named as finalists at the 2022 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) in the United States.

Holcim has completed the acquisition of the Polymers Sealants North America (PSNA) division of Illinois Tool Works. PSNA is a leader in coating, adhesive and sealant solutions with 2022 estimated net sales of USD 100 million. With more than 150 employees and manufacturing plants in California, Arizona, Texas, Georgia and Massachusetts, PSNA will accelerate the growth of Solutions & Products, especially in waterproofing and coatings. PSNA’s innovation-driven approach is highly complementary to Holcim’s existing building envelope business and is expected to generate significant synergies.

Wickert has defined two focus topics at K 2022: Industry 4.0 connection of press systems via OPC UA interface and plastics processing in the cleanroom. At their booth, they will show real time data from the production of molded rubber parts. A press will be used to illustrate the special features of cleanroom technology.

The silicone elastomers technology and fabrication course will be held January 31 through February 3, 2023 at California State Polytechnic University Pomona. Six LSR industry experts will share their expertise in the fields of chemistry, mold building, demolding, fluid dispensing, equipment and processing liquid silicone rubber. This 4-day course includes a full day at M.R. Mold & Engineering where attendees will work at the molding machines with the instructors, putting to use what has been learned in the classroom.

Huntsman will return to the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference this October along with representatives from the University of Delaware, who are sharing the company’s booth space.

Flexsys will soon celebrate its first-year anniversary of becoming an independent company. The business was acquired by an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC on November 1, 2021, and was renamed Flexsys, a tribute to the legacy name of the business, and its more than 75 years of heritage in the industry. In preparation for the first-year anniversary, Flexsys’ CEO, Sandip Tyagi, shares his perspective on the macro environment, the industry, and on Flexsys as he leads the company through its transition from a corporate subsidiary to a strong, independent, and successful business.

The European Union aims to expand the capacity for wind power generated at sea to at least 60 gigawatts by 2030. With its sealing solutions for the foundation structures, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies helps ensure that new wind turbines reach a service life of at least 30 years or more despite the rough conditions at sea.

Dow introduced DOWSIL™ Immersion Cooling Technology, a next-generation solution for cooling hyperscale cloud and enterprise data centers with optimized efficiency and sustainability. Award-winning DOWSIL™ Immersion Cooling Technology offers a revolutionary approach to thermal management and sustainability for fast-growing data centers in a new era of high-speed, high-volume data communications.

Dr. Yvonne J. Diaz, senior research specialist, was selected as a recipient of the Young Investigator Award for her exemplary contributions to Dow’s Consumer Solutions business. She is being recognized for leading a global cross-functional team to develop a more sustainable construction coating formulation that demonstrated feasibility of a more cost-effective manufacturing process. She is also leading the reformulation of three products being repurposed to deliver a more sustainable product portfolio