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The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) announced that members of its 6PPD Alternatives Analysis Consortium have received a Notice of Compliance from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for its revised Preliminary (Stage 1) Alternatives Analysis report. The notice will allow the Consortium to formally launch development of a Stage 2 Alternatives Analysis report that further investigates the most promising potential replacements for the use of 6PPD in motor vehicle tires.

Trelleborg Group has, through its Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, signed an agreement to acquire the US company Magee Plastics. The company manufactures and performs services on solutions made from high-performance thermoplastic and composite materials for the aerospace industry.

Loc Performance (Loc) is exhibiting at the upcoming International Elastomer Conference, hosted by The Rubber Division, ACS. The International Elastomer Conference serves as the leading exhibition for top experts, customers, manufacturers, and suppliers to converge, further establishing new connections and the discovery of emerging advancements within the rubber industry. Join Loc in Pittsburgh, PA from September 10th to 12th at booth #1206.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it has received “Prime” status for the first time in the latest ESG corporate ratings by ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (headquarters in USA), one of the world’s leading proxy advisory firms.

Rahco Rubber announced that William Meyer has joined Team Rahco. Will’s addition to Rahco’s already strong Manufacturing Engineering group will help to ensure our customers’ support and deepen our ability to take on their most demanding projects.

Petlas has announced its participation for IAA Transportation 2024. At this event, Petlas will showcase innovative tire solutions designed for the transportation sector. This participation and the tires on display will highlight Petlas’s strategic focus on keeping up with industry technology and maintaining high standards of quality.

According to the announcement, the total investment of the project is about 4.62 billion yuan ($645 million USD), and it is planned to be constructed on the existing land in the plant area, including civil works, equipment purchase, 24MW photovoltaic power generation project, etc. The project will be financed through self-financing and bank loans.

Lutz-Jesco Suisse SA specializes in the manufacture of universal electric motors with a power output of up to 1.5 kW, and motor components such as rotors and stators. The company’s product portfolio will in future also include pumps; dosing systems and water treatment systems suitable for sewage treatment plants, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, the paper and pulp industry and agriculture.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag exhibits at Fakuma 2024 will focus entirely on demonstrating the tools and solutions that will conserve resources and increase performance in the most economical, space and timesaving way. Featuring eight smaller-footprint IntElect machines, four on the main booth (B1-1105), and four more supporting partner showcases, see why manufacturers from every sector are making the switch to all-electric injection moulding to reduce their environmental impact and safeguard their future.