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Beacon MedTech Solutions announced that Phil Littlefield will serve as director of operations, effective immediately. With a track record of success in global manufacturing, medical device production and Lean Six Sigma practices, Littlefield will lead Beacon MedTech’s operations organization in developing new processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practices to further accelerate customer timelines, quality and efficiency.

From March 4-6, 2025, UTH GmbH will present its state-of-the-art rubber processing technologies at the renowned international Tire Technology Expo in Hannover. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, UTH is setting new standards in the tire industry by combining high quality with cost efficiency.

Located near Modena, Italy, Phoenix develops, assembles, and packages medical devices in just over 37,000 ft2 of manufacturing space and four ISO 8 clean rooms. The company is ISO 13485:2016 certified and operates in compliance with the European Union’s MDR (Medical Device Regulation).

The tires supplied to the BMW Driving Center feature the world’s first full lineup of EV-specific tires, including the all-season ‘iON evo AS SUV’ from the ‘iON’ brand. Additionally, the premium sports models ‘Ventus S1 evo3’ and ‘Ventus V12 evo2’ from the flagship ‘Ventus’ tire brand are included, along with the high-performance SUV winter tire ‘Winter icept evo3 X’ from the ultra-high-performance winter tire lineup, ‘Winter icept.’

The Continental tire plant in Korbach, Germany, recently became the company’s fourth plant to receive the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification. This globally recognized standard certifies that Continental meets specific sustainability documentation requirements relating to the use of more sustainable materials. It also confirms the transparent traceability of the raw materials used in the production process. Certification of the raw materials enables Continental to ensure the end-to-end traceability of materials from renewable and recycled sources. For the premium manufacturer, this is a further step on the way to 100 percent sustainable materials in its tire products by 2050 at the latest. In addition to the tire plant in Korbach, the plants in Lousado (Portugal), Hefei (China) and Puchov (Slovakia) are already ISCC PLUS-certified production sites of Continental Tires.

Qualitest announces the launch of two cutting-edge machines: the Laboratory Cutting/Splitting Machine for Finished Rubber Samples and the High-Capacity Rubber Splitting Machine for polyurethane, rubber, plastics, elastomers, and thermoplastic materials. With advanced features and robust construction, they redefine standards in efficiency and accuracy for industrial and laboratory applications. These innovative machines are designed to meet the demands of precision cutting and splitting.

RPM International Inc. announced the appointment of three individuals, Craig S. Morford, Christopher L. Mapes and Julie A. Beck, to its board of directors. These appointments reflect RPM’s ongoing commitment to expanding the expertise, diversity and leadership capabilities of its board as the company continues to drive long-term growth and shareholder value.

uPont announced that DuPont™ MOLYKOTE® HP-300 Grease has successfully met rigorous hydrogen purity standards in accordance with ISO 14687:2019.

Orion S.A. has announced a series of layoffs as part of its preliminary fiscal year 2024 update. The company revealed that it will reduce its non-plant workforce by approximately 6%, a move expected to generate around $6 million in annualized cost savings starting in 2025. This decision comes as Orion faces several financial challenges, including foreign exchange translation impacts and weaker-than-anticipated volumes in its Rubber segment.

Protolabs has expanded its capabilities with the introduction of full-service production to help serve companies at every stage in their product life cycles—from early prototyping and pre-production to large-scale manufacturing and end-of-life product support. The evolution enables improved pricing options for larger part orders, enhanced quality control, and focused industry certifications critical in production while maintaining Protolabs’ established low-volume, quick-turn prototyping capabilities.