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General Silicones is debuting its proprietary Compo-SiL® decorative film in Europe at the upcoming MEDICA 2024 and Electronica 2024 trade shows. As a novel way to optimize the design of membrane keypads, Compo-SiL® enhances products across medical and electronic devices, and several prototypes will be on display for visitors to experience firsthand.

Pirelli announced a voluntary recall of its Scorpion Trail II motorcycle tires. This recall affects specific sizes and production batches due to a potential tread separation issues identified during routine quality control checks. It’s estimated that 3,093 units are affected.

H.B. Fuller Company announced that Teresa (Terry) J. Rasmussen has been appointed Chair of the company’s Board of Directors following the retirement of Lee R. Mitau, effective January 22, 2025.

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