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The newly launched Safic-Alcan East Africa is strategically located in Nairobi to better serve the East African market, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The new office in Kenya will complement Safic-Alcan’s existing regional hubs in South Africa and Egypt, enabling the company to better cater to the needs of its growing customer base across the continent.

CIRCOR International, Inc., announces its Zenith B9000 Series precision metering gear pump, ideal for use in sealing and adhesive dispensing applications. The B9000 series metering pumps save money by enhancing product quality assurance with precise volumetric metering. They maintain reliable flow control despite variations in temperature, viscosity, and pressure while significantly increasing production up time

The Semperit Group announced that it will acquire 100% of the Austrian Rico Group GmbH, a supplier of silicone injection molds and manufacturer of liquid silicone components. The acquisition agreement was signed in Upper Austria. Closing is expected in the third quarter 2023.

The Detroit Rubber Group announces this year’s Spring Technical Meeting will take place Thursday, May 11th, at CJ’s Brewing Company inside of USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, MI. The doors open at 2:30PM, and the technical program is scheduled from 3:00PM to 4:00PM with Happy Hour to follow.

Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals Private Limited brings its portfolio of renewable-based ethylene oxide derivatives to ChemExpo India 2023 for the first time. Its VITA range of 100% bio-based surfactants and ethoxylated derivatives supporting carbon footprint reduction in multiple market segments at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) introduced the V-Steel Port Container Straddle (VPCS) radial tire, specially designed for straddle containers

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ peroxidic-crosslinked fluoroelastomer material 75 FKM 239961 has received pharma-specific approval according to USP Chapter 87. The result of the in vitro conformity test confirms that the material has no toxic effects on cell cultures. With this advancement, bisphenol crosslinked FKM materials can be replaced in the food industry. The immediately available high-performance material is very resistant to media and temperature, ultrapure and thus one of the company’s product highlights at the Interphex trade fair from April 25-27 in New York and at the FoodPro trade fair from July 23-26 in Melbourne.

INDCO engineers can develop custom mixing solutions. Working closely with customers to fully understand the desired process outcome, materials, and site-specific constraints, engineers can define design elements for a successful mixing system

Ecore International has announced the acquisition of 360 Tire Recycling Group, a leading tire recycling management company. This strategic alliance strengthens Ecore’s position in tire and buffings collection, while aiding in the procurement of raw materials for the company’s innovative flooring and surfacing products. It also elevates both Ecore and 360 Tire Recycling Group as leaders in the world’s transition to a circular rubber economy.

Tire producers are in trouble with the Ontario agency that regulates recycling in the province, and could soon face fines of $200,000 or more. The orders are significant because they include threats of financial penalties that could hit any or all the companies that bring tires into Ontario. That includes the big-name tire manufacturers, such as Goodyear, BFGoodrich, Michelin and Pirelli, as well as the major auto makers, such as GM, Ford, Toyota and Honda.