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Lubrizol announces the appointments of several industry veterans to its Additives leadership team.

Keith Corkwell has been promoted to President, Lubrizol Additives, bringing more than 25 years of Lubrizol commercial and technical experiences to this vital role. Most recently serving as Vice President, Additives Americas, Keith brings a deep understanding of the industry, including technology important to Lubrizol’s Additives customers in a variety of markets and regions. In his decades at Lubrizol, he has led commercial and product teams across the Additives portfolio, from fuel additives, heavy duty engine oil, driveline, e-mobility and a variety of other categories.

Ken brings over 20 years of experience through various leadership roles from all facets of the automotive industry. Before joining SRNA, Ken served as Vice President of Marketing and Strategy at U.S. AutoForce. His previous experiences in the automotive industry include Yokohama Tire, Tire’s Warehouse, and Volvo Cars. Ken will oversee the Product Planning, Sales Strategies, Marketing, and MTP Planning departments.

Solventum announced the launch of its Double-Coated Medical Tape with Hi-Tack Silicone and Acrylate Adhesives on Liner (2487 Hi-Tack Silicone Tape), an advanced adhesive solution designed for sensitive skin that allows medical wearable manufacturers to expand the use of their devices to a broader patient population.
For patients, the skin-contact side of the 2487 Hi-Tack Silicone Tape can be repositioned after initial application for optimal comfort. The new breathable medical tape is fluid-resistant and can be worn for up to seven days with minimal to no skin trauma during removal.

Continental Tire the Americas announced the appointment of Ashok Vedanayagam as the Head of Marketing for Passenger and Truck Tires for the region covering North and South America. In this role, Vedanayagam is responsible for a broad portfolio including product management, marketing communications, public relations, e-business, market intelligence, pricing, and strategic planning for the Americas.

Münster, Germany — Nordson Corp.’s Polymer Processing Systems division has announced the appointment of Julian Kätzlmeier as Sales Director EMEA

Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its ADVAN V61 tires as original equipment (OE) to

ECOsurfaces powered by Ecore Int’l introduces its latest surface in the Rx line: AssurGrip Rx. Crafted for commercial spaces where safety, ergonomic support, comfort and hygienic conditions are paramount, this innovative performance surface seamlessly combines functionality, aesthetics, durability and sustainability. Engineered with a slip resistant safety floor surface layer that is fusion bonded to a 5mm vulcanized composition rubber base layer using Ecore’s patented itsTRU® technology, AssurGrip Rx is an ideal option for wet areas, locker rooms and bathrooms where safety is a top priority.

Chemical products manufacturer AB Specialty Silicones LLC will pay $1.3 million in penalties after an explosion and fire at its Waukegan plant in May 2019 claimed the lives of four workers.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reached a settlement agreement with the company after an investigation revealed AB Specialty Silicones failed to ensure electrical equipment complied with OSHA standards. The company also used propane-powered forklifts to transport flammable liquids in areas where employees handled flammable liquids and gases.

ATIRE announces that its premium range of solid tires is now certified carbon-neutral. This marks a historic achievement in the tire
industry, as ATIRE becomes the first company in the world to launch a carbon-neutral solid tire range.
In November last year, ATIRE was certified as a carbon-neutral organization by the Sri Lanka Climate Fund (SLCF), positioning itself as the pioneer in net-zero emission solid tire manufacturing. The company has now reached a new milestone by launching the world’s first product-level certified carbon-neutral solid tire range.