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General Silicones (GS) announced the availability of its new product line of flame retardant silicone rubber sheets. The new custom Compo-SiL® product is made from custom UL 94-V0 silicone raw material and is enhanced with GS’s patented Compo-SiL® technology for easy and fast adhesion to any surface.

The N’FERA SPORT premium tire from the South Korean tire maker, equipped for the X1 and the iX1 models, was manufactured at the NEXEN TIRE Europe plant specifically for use on European road conditions. The tire’s asymmetrical patterns are excellent for high-speed driving, and its 3+1 wide groove provides exceptional drainage performance. It also performs gracefully on both dry and wet roads.

Cold Jet has signed a letter of intent to acquire Aquila Triventek’s dry ice activities, a Danish company that specializes in developing innovative dry ice cleaning, production and CO2 recovery systems.

On Tuesday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. EST, Dow Polyurethanes will present a webinar titled “Making EV’s Quieter with BETAFOAM™ Acoustic Foam Technology”.

Polymer Solutions Group (PSG) announced they are showcasing their patented, class-leading line of SureMix® Functional Process Aids in booth #827 at the upcoming International Elastomer Conference (IEC), October 10-13, 2022, in Knoxville, Tennessee. In addition, PSG’s Innovation Program Manager, Vince Cremona, will also present at the Technical Meeting. His presentation, “Improvement in Process Stability of Silica Tread Compounds,” is scheduled for 2:30 PM (EST) on Tuesday, October 11.

AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. (AGCCA) has opened a new office in Cupertino, California, to support the advanced materials needs of semiconductor and electronics manufacturers located on the northern West Coast.
The Business Development Office Chemicals (BDOC) will enable the company to enhance customer relationships, create partnerships and increase its involvement with technology associations and organizations.
Led by Ichiro Yamanouchi, new market development director, presence in the region will also enable AGCCA to directly inform stakeholders in semiconductor and electronics development about the company’s innovative sustainable solutions.

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC (YTMV) announced it has agreed in principle on a new four-year contract with United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1023. Tetsuro “Tex” Murakami, president of Salem, Virginia-based YTMV, made the announcement.

Electroactive polymers convert electrical energy into sensitive and versatile mechanical motion through elastic deformation. With the patented solution from Dätwyler, it is possible for the first time to produce stack actuators on an industrial scale. Thanks to the unique stack design, conventional actuator technologies can be replaced by this more attractive technical solution in various application areas. The advantages of the new technology include: Low energy consumption, fewer mechanical parts, low weight and volume, a robust and durable design, and noise-free operation with sensor and haptic feedback functionality. Datwyler is currently working to build the proprietary, highly automated production line at its existing Swiss plant. Lab samples are already available, and delivery of the first industrial prototypes is planned for early 2024.

With its portfolio of advanced and innovative materials, Arkema has been a partner of choice for sports equipment companies for decades. Earlier in September, the public was able to discover the result of the Group’s collaboration with sports equipment designer DECATHLON: the new KD900X performance running shoe from the KIPRUN running brand.