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Singer Industrial announces it has acquired Winnipeg-based MEP Brothers — a supplier of industrial and hydraulic hose, gaskets and environment spill response products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

MEP Brothers will support Singer Industrial’s customers in the Canadian markets and will continue to be led by past owners Jeff and Jamie Gural.

Continental will present its new N7 air spring systems for commercial vehicle applications from September 10 to 14 at Automechanika (booth FOR.0 A03), the most important industry and trade show for the automotive aftermarket. The technology company is using the Frankfurt trade show to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness and high performance of its N7 air springs for the aftermarket, fleet, haulage and workshop customers.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, Sumitomo Rubber Group’s European sales company announced that they have begun supplying FALKEN “AZENIS RS820” tires to Audi S3. The FALKEN “AZENIS RS820” was designed with accurate handling, stability and control under all driving conditions in mind. The “AZENIS RS820” features an asymmetric tread pattern with four circumferential tread grooves. An improved shoulder design offers increased contact with the road and enhanced lateral stability on dry roads.

RPM International Inc. announced that Matthew E. Schlarb has been appointed vice president – investor relations and sustainability and Paul R. Darwin as vice president – procurement for RPM, effective July 19, 2024.

After five successful years at KraussMaffei, Nolan Strall, President of KraussMaffei Corporation (KMC) in America, is leaving the company at his own request on August 31, 2024, to pursue new professional challenges. Over the next few weeks, he will hand over to Brett Greenhalgh, Vice President of Administration and Finance, who will manage KMC’s business from September 1, 2024, onwards.

Sun Chemical will showcase its full line of pigments and colorants for dipped latex applications during the 11th annual International Rubber Glove Conference and Exhibition

MAXAM Tire announces the promotions of Lester Crook to Zone Sales Director – North and Brian Dowling to Zone Sales Director – South. These strategic appointments reflect MAXAM’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and driving continued growth in the specialty tire market.

Effective July 1, Covestro LLC welcomed Victor Ortega as the new senior vice president for Performance Materials Operations in North America and site manager at its industrial park in Baytown, Texas, the company’s largest manufacturing facility in North America. Ortega succeeds Demetri Zervoudis, who has since retired from the company after a 40-year career.

Chi Zhang, CEO of KraussMaffei, explains: “For KraussMaffei, sustainability means not only an environmentally conscious attitude, but also responsibility in all areas of the company, towards our environment and as part of our society. Our sustainability report documents that we take our responsibility seriously and that our customers and partners can rely on a transparent and responsible partner with whom they can ensure sustainability in their own supply chain and fulfill legal requirements.” 

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it succeeded this month in developing a proprietary tire design support system that uses eXplainable AI (XAI).This new system provides information that is useful in creating the desired tire features. The system supplements the knowledge and experience of development staff while also making it easier for less-experienced staff to design tires. It also contributes to speedier development and lower costs. Observing these features generates new insights and inspirations that will lead to the development of products with higher performance levels.