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CHEMSPEC, LTD. announced that EcoVadis has awarded it a “GOLD” Sustainability Rating. This accomplishment includes scoring in the 97th percentile overall and in the top 1% within the industry (the industry category includes, among others, wholesalers of chemicals, fertilizers, and agrochemical products).

Datwyler announces plans to nearly double capacity at its production operation in Pune, India, and add 400 jobs in the near future.

From 19 – 26 October UTH GmbH, based in Fulda, Germany, will be presenting its extended product range at the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry. The product portfolio, which includes the proven roll-ex® gear pump and fine-meshing solutions, has been expanded by innovations like the resource-saving Two-Roll Plasticizer (TRP) for rework processing, the efficient Dual Drive concept and the continuous Polymer Dosing System.

DuPont announced that it will increase production capabilities for its Liveo™ Pharma Silicone Tubing by adding manufacturing capacity in eastern China. The manufacturing expansion aims to meet demand for high-quality, high-performance biopharmaceutical tubing in Greater China.

DEGUMA efficiency is a new type of drive system that saves up to 30 percent in energy costs compared to conventional standard drives. At the same time, it extends the service life of older machines by up to 40 years.

In response to market dynamics and conditions, including increasing costs of raw materials and logistics, Firestone Agriculture will increase prices up to 10% on select products within its Firestone Ag Tire, Track, and Bladder portfolios, in both the U.S. and Canada, effective Sept. 1, 2022. Price adjustments will be implemented at the specific pattern and article level for each business. Members of the Firestone Ag Sales teams are contacting customers to provide more detailed information about the changes.

In harsh mining environments, tires are often removed before their maximum life cycle due to damage. The MICHELIN X Mine D2 Extra Load tire utilizes innovative new plies in the sidewall that keep sidewall injuries from spreading and prevent rock cuts from penetrating the sidewall. Combined with the heavier cables at the crown, the MICHELIN X Mine D2 Extra Load tire delivers better aggression resistance, allowing sites to maximize tire life.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd announced that their tire manufacturing and sales subsidiary in Turkey, Sumitomo Rubber AKO Lastik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., has obtained ISO 50001:2018 certification for its energy management system.

The company has priced $725 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”) in an offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”). The notes will bear interest at an annual rate of 7.125% and will be issued at a price of 100% of their principal amount.

In light of recent developments and news reports about alleged malpractices at one of its contractors at the new Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) construction site at Kallo, Belgium, Borealis has decided on 27 July to declare a three day stand-still for its Kallo PDH construction site and to suspend the contract with IREM-Ponticelli, the contractor responsible for the piping-mechanical works for the construction of the new PDH project.