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Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) equips the Volkswagen Tiguan with the new Ventus evo SUV. The high-quality summer tire is the original equipment for the third generation of compact SUV and is available in five different sizes from 18 to 20 inches, all of which are precisely matched to the respective model. While the focus during the development of the 18-inch and 19-inch variants was primarily on excellent driving comfort, the top-of-the-range 20-inch variant is characterized by a particularly sporty design. All tires bear the ‘+’ symbol for Volkswagen’s original equipment on the sidewall and will also be available from replacement dealers.

This recall involves Melii Baby Silicone Spoons for babies with animal shapes at the handle. They were sold in packs of either three or four and as a five-piece silicone feeding set. The feeding sets were sold in cat, dino, dog, shark and unicorn shapes. The spoons measure about six inches long. The affected spoons have the following date codes: the three-pack 2024-01 and the four-pack have 2023-12 to 2024-05 printed on the back of the spoons. All spoons in all Baby 5-Piece Silicone Feeding Sets are affected by this recall.

Arkema has set the groundwork for carbon footprint reduction across its Coating Solutions value chain in 2024, with a unique global approach as it achieves multiple Mass Balance ISCC PLUS certifications in the US, Europe and Asia; covering major coating technologies. This allows Coating Solutions to reduce up to 100% the carbon footprint of its mass balance products, supporting the development of more sustainable solutions for coating applications in fast-growing markets such as green energies, emobility, living comfort, building efficiency and advanced electronics.

The incoming Board members hold senior positions at two of USTMA’s 11 member companies, Bridgestone Americas and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

Guill Tool has announced its 10-day program. This program applies to eligible tips and dies that will be shipped within 10 business days of receiving the purchase order from the customer.

KRAIBURG TPE production site in Malaysia has recently obtained the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification for selected thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions. This milestone caters to various industries including personal care, household appliances, wearables, and consumer electronics.

In response to the growing demand for more sustainable solutions in the plastics industry, KRAIBURG TPE has taken proactive steps to provide customers with alternatives. The GRS certification ensures that these alternatives meet stringent social and environmental criteria throughout the production process, including the use of GRS-certified raw materials and seamless traceability in the supply chain.

For the second consecutive year, Yokohama Tire is partnering with the Surfrider Foundation’s North OC Chapter of the nationally recognized nonprofit Surfrider Foundation USA on various to projects to protect the world’s ocean, waves and beaches for all to enjoy.

Apollo Tyres Ltd for the first time showcased radial tires for the backhoe loaders, Apollo Terra Pro 1045, and another all-steel radial tires for defense applications and multipurpose trucks, Apollo Terra MPT 1, at the Bauma ConExpo India 2024, an international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles.

Ecore International announced that Arthur Dodge, Chairman and CEO, has joined the inaugural Board of Directors for the newly established Tire Recycling Foundation. As one of the founding members of this new board, Dodge brings more than three decades of experience in rubber recycling and circular innovation, having built Ecore into the world’s leading rubber circularity company platform.

Dow announced the completion of its previously announced sale of the Company’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, within Dow’s Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment, for $150 million to Arkema, a specialty materials leader.

The sale, announced May 2, 2024, includes five manufacturing sites in Italy, the United States, and Mexico. The business includes Solvent-Based and Solventless Laminating Adhesives and Heat Seal Coating product portfolios.