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Ashland Inc. announced the appointment of Ashish K. Kulkarni to its Board of Directors. Kulkarni is the CEO of Kebotix, a startup company focused on commercializing artificial intelligence methods into new material commercialization. He is the former executive vice president and chief innovation officer, GAF, former chief technology and innovation officer, Avantor and former chief technology and innovation officer, Celanese Corporation.

The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement that year-on-year comparison showed that the production of natural rubber decreased by 0.8 percent from 27,188 tons in March of 2023.

According to the DOSM, total stocks of natural rubber in March fell 3.3 percent to 222,455 tons as compared to 229,940 tons in February.

Franklin Miller unveiled the TASKMASTER® TM3000, a heavy-duty industrial shredder engineered for unparalleled performance and reliability. Designed with a low speed, high torque configuration, the TM3000 is equipped to handle a vast array of shredding applications, boasting large throat openings and extra heavy-duty construction. Its innovative design ensures effective operation with minimal noise, sparking, dust, or heat rise.

Christopher Windiate, a Lead Technical Service & Development Specialist for Dow, will present “Silicones for the Emerging Space Ecosystem” at Space Tech Expo USA on Wednesday, May 15, at 10 AM (PT) in Long Beach, California.

Space Tech Expo is the West Coast’s premier B2B exhibition and conference for the space industry. This year’s event is scheduled for May 14 and 15 at the Long Beach Convention Center and will feature 50+ speakers, 275+ exhibitors, and 3500+ attendees.f

The Yokohama Co., Ltd., introduces the GEOLANDAR A/T4, a standard all-terrain tire with an aggressive design that enhances the off-road driving sensation. The latest addition to the GEOLANDAR brand of tires for SUVs and pickup trucks, the GEOLANDAR A/T4 will be launched successively in markets around the world from mid-2024. Yokohama Rubber plans to provide the new tire in 64 LT- and C-metric sizes and gradually expand the size lineup in the future.

Santa Ana, CA – Yokohama Tire’s all-new GEOLANDAR A/T4™ G018 is designed to take drivers just about anywhere, on- or

GRI and the Magri Group strengthened its position in Italy with a new strategic partnership that emphasizes its continued commitment to excellence in tire distribution as the leading distributor of Agriculture Tires in the region. The Magri Group announced a significant partnership with GRI and the recent acquisition of DONATI GOMME, a historic player in the Agricultural Tire sector. These collaborations confirm the group’s commitment to the key sectors of its history and align with the objectives of exclusive national distribution, enhancing the entire product portfolio

Join AMAP for their 2024 Annual Conference & Workshop. This year’s event will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 15-17.

This event is a great opportunity to increase your industry knowledge, network with other industry personnel, learn from industry experts during this workshop, and stay up to date on modified asphalt technologies. The theme for this year’s conference is Technology on the Rise, and AMAP is excited to include speakers who will cover this topic at length.

The company will highlight a wide range of compounds for different sectors and industries. These include innovative compounds for hydrogen applications, specially developed compounds for the food industry, the KRAIBURG LEP erosion protection film for wind turbines and the KRAIBURG Pure compound series for the drinking water sector. In addition, the company will showcase its proven expertise in rubber hybrid materials.

Beth Sepulveda, RDAbbott’s Credit Manager, celebrated her 20-year work anniversary on March 1, 2024. When she joined RDAbbott in 2004, the company was fairly small. It has since grown over ten-fold. Beth has been an important pillar of this tremendous growth and combines diligence with creative problem-solving and empathetic listening. By embodying RDAbbott’s values, she has also earned the respect of her peers.