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Dow and GoodBed, the premier mattress information resource for consumers, have collaborated to develop a benchmark lab testing program for the mattress industry. This powerful partnership combines GoodBed’s unique bedding expertise and proprietary mattress evaluation framework, Mattress DNA™, with the robust lab testing capabilities of Dow’s ComfortScience™ Studio.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named Ecore International a finalist in the 25th Annual Citizens Awards, a long-standing program that honors businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. Ecore was nominated as a finalist for the Best Sustainability Program category for its efforts to reduce the adverse impacts of rubber waste, preserve resources and promote a circular economy through the company’s TRUcircularity™ program.

Avantor, Inc. announced that the Company’s NuSil brand has received the 2024 North American Daily Kaizen Management award from the Kaizen Institute. NuSil, the leading global provider of high-purity silicones materials engineered to serve the needs of healthcare and advanced technologies manufacturers, was recognized for their commitment to operational excellence and relentless focus on continuous improvement.

IPS Adhesives (IPSA) has acquired a range of adhesives based on acrylate and methyl methacrylate (MMA) technology from L&L Products. This acquisition complements IPS Adhesives’ specialist MMA-based product offering and provides a platform that enhances its ability to deliver innovative solutions that facilitate lightweighting and the bonding of dissimilar materials.

MMA-based adhesives cure quickly at room temperature, enabling rapid bonding and reducing production times. They are high-strength, versatile, and in demand for transportation, construction, automotive, marine, and various other industrial applications that have critical technical specifications and benefit from more versatile alternatives to mechanical fasteners, welding, and other traditional bonding solutions. IPS Adhesives has been a pioneer and advocate of MMA technology.

Petlas participated in the IAA Transportation 2024, where it introduced its latest tire innovation including the SH Coach and RH Coach patterns. The event, held in Hanover, Germany, brought together key industry players, allowing Petlas to showcase its cutting-edge tire technology to a global audience.
The SH Coach, an all-axle tire, and the RH Coach, a drive axle tire, both provide low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency and long mileage. They offer excellent grip and traction across all seasons, ensuring reliable performance in varying weather conditions, including snow. These features were met with great interest from visitors, who appreciated the tires’ ability to enhance operational efficiency while providing maximum safety and comfort for passengers.

The Company’s net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $918 million, up 1.9% versus the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Organic revenue increased slightly year-on-year, with pricing adjustments reducing organic revenue by 2.6% and volume increasing organic revenue by 3.0%. Foreign currency translation reduced net revenue by 1.5% and acquisitions increased net revenue by 3.0%.

Dow has announced the launch of DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion for durable water repellent (DWR) finishing, the latest addition to the Dow Ecolibrium™ Brand portfolio.

An 81-percent bio-based silicone-organic hybrid formulation honored with both the R&D 100 Award and the SEAL Sustainable Product Award, DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion is designed to match the water repellency performance of fluoro-containing emulsions, making it an excellent choice for high-performance outerwear fabrics, including athleticwear, outdoor garments and equipment, personal protective equipment, and footwear.

Rubber exports reached about 209,726 tons last month, according to data from the General Department of Customs, worth nearly $345 million, up 12.7 per cent in volume and 12 per cent in value, compared to the previous month.

The average export price of rubber is at $1,637 per ton, down about 1.1 per cent month-on-month, but up about 26.8 per cent year-on-year.

he Indian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (IRGMA) accepts new guidelines detailing the functions and responsibilities of the Zonal, Sub-zonal, and Port offices of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). The association urged the government to take stringent measures to implement the order effectively to stop the import of substandard gloves in the country.
CDSCO issued the new Guidance Document for Functions and Responsibilities of Zonal, Sub-zonal, and Port offices on September 12. The guidelines were last released in 2011, and the recent changes—including the introduction of new rules and regulations and the online system through the SUGAM portal—necessitated the revised order in line with the procedures followed in CDSCO offices.

Showcasing its commitment to sustainability and the effectiveness of its circular business model, Ecore, in collaboration with Equinox fitness clubs and other industry leaders, recently transformed old gym flooring into safe, durable playground surfacing in Los Angeles. The project is part of Ecore’s TRUcircularity™ program, which focuses on reclaiming, recycling and repurposing rubber surfacing, including flooring tracks and playgrounds, to reduce environmental impact. Over the course of just two weeks, the team removed old flooring from five Equinox locations in the Los Angeles area and transformed it into safety surfacing for 18 playgrounds in Southern California. This initiative not only supports environmental mandates but also highlights how companies can contribute to the circular economy.