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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.

Smithers announces that Adam Stackpole will be speaking on an innovative tire modeling tool for the automotive market at the Automotive Testing Expo in Novi, Michigan on October 22-24.

Stackpole’s presentation, titled “Early-Stage Vehicle System Development with Tire Models,” will discuss the benefits of virtual tire modeling in early vehicle development and how laboratory testing informs tire model development. He will also introduce Virtual Tire Lab, a tire modeling service developed by Smithers and Stackpole Engineering that provides subscribers with a library of tire models that can be used to quickly benchmark tire performance or understand the tire characteristics that will be needed for new vehicle platforms. Stackpole’s presentation will include a demonstration of Agile Tire™, the software that powers Virtual Tire Lab.

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.