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Wevo presents new silicone gels for electronics and electrical engineering

One of the key advantages of the newly developed silicone gels from WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH is their viscosity, which is up to 50% lower than standard products available in the market. Additionally, these gels offer a range of adaptable material properties suitable for both large and relatively small volumes, tailored to meet specific component and customer requirements. Examples include the pot life and curing time necessary for efficient production, as well as the penetration hardness for optimal protection against challenging ambient conditions. For instance, the room-temperature-vulcanizing (RTV-2) silicones provide reliable moisture protection for electronic components.

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Alliance Machine Systems International set to acquire Systec Conveyors and Automatan

Alliance is a part of Barry-Wehmiller, the 140-year-old, $3.6 billion global capital equipment and engineering solutions firm led by CEO Bob Chapman and President Kyle Chapman.
“Alliance Machine Systems International is thrilled to acquire both Systec Corporation and Automatan, LLC, marking a significant milestone in our journey,” said Marius Batrin, Alliance President. “After years of successful collaboration, Alliance, Systec and Automatan have decided to become part of the same business structure. This acquisition is a pivotal step in enhancing our position as a comprehensive full-range solution provider for our customers.”

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Gummiwerk Kraiburg’s compound portfolio for the Italian food industry

Gummiwerk KRAIBURG has expanded its portfolio with materials specifically developed to meet the requirements of the Italian food market. These compounds enable manufacturers of food contact materials – Materiali e Oggetti a Contatto con Alimenti (MOCA) – to comply with the stringent regulations outlined in the Italian Ministerial Decree DM 21/03/1973. The majority of these compounds also meet the requirements of the U.S. FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600.

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SimForm expands capabilities to include compression molding tool design

SimForm has been a game-changer in injection molding, offering users the ability to quickly & easily predict temperatures, optimize cooling channel placement, and improve the quality of molded parts in an entirely new way. With the extension to compression molding, SimForm continues to lead the way in mold design innovation. This new feature allows users to leverage the same intuitive, fast, affordable, cloud-based platform to design tools for compression molding.

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Brenntag reports 3.2 percent decrease in sales for fiscal 2024

In 2024, Brenntag generated sales of 16,237.4 million EUR which is 3.2% below the previous year. The decrease was due to a decline in sales prices and could not be offset by the higher volumes, which on Group level sequentially increased throughout the year. Brenntag’s operating gross profit reached 4,025.4 million EUR and was on par with prior year (-0.2%) as higher volumes compensated the lower gross profit per unit margins. With an operating EBITA of 1,101.9 million EUR (-12.5%), Brenntag met its guidance from August 2024 at the lower end. The decline in earnings stemmed from both divisions and was due to higher volume-driven costs and inflationary impacts. Earnings per share amounted to 3.71 EUR (2023: 4.73 EUR). Brenntag achieved a strong free cash flow of 892.6 million EUR in 2024. It was below the exceptionally high free cash flow of 1.7 billion EUR in 2023, due to the decline in operating EBITA as well as movements in Brenntag’s working capital.

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Anette Sklarz Justice named as head of marketing at BKT USA

Bringing in over five years of marketing experience, primarily in the HVAC manufacturing industry, Anette Sklarz Justice will lead the Marketing and Communication Unit at the BKT subsidiary in Ohio, U.S., to further extend the company’s presence in the tire market. She will focus on the brand’s growth strategy and develop communications plans tailored to the U.S. market. Not only does this new appointment strengthen the leadership of BKT USA, but the company also intends to establish a strong and recognizable presence of the BKT brand, by leveraging a strategic approach that aims to improve both brand visibility and overall communication, as well as broadening its target audience to reach customers and industry players through quality content and initiatives.

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Bridgestone unveils two new tires with Enliten Technology at TMC 2025

ridgestone unveiled the new Bridgestone R273 Ecopia regional tire for the steer position and the Bridgestone Duravis M705 for mixed fleet vehicles in pick up and delivery (P&D) and last-mile delivery (LMD) fleets. Both are debuting at the 2025 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. Both all-new tires feature the company’s next-generation ENLITEN technology, designed to help expand performance capabilities to new levels while also elevating focus toward sustainability.

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