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Tarrytown, NY – Momentive Performance Materials Inc. announced its plans to open a Global Innovation Center (GIC), relocating its current Tarrytown, New York location. This new GIC will feature a modern R&D laboratory and office space designed to foster stronger collaboration and exchange of ideas, as well as the development of trend-focused, innovative solutions to support the growing Performance Additives business.

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) forces engineers to make concessions in the name of manufacturability, rather than produce the optimal component needed for their project. The concept that you must adhere to the rules of DFM in order to successfully design a silicone molded part with intricate features or finishing elements is based on the current limitations of silicone processing and mechanical secondary operations. With FreeWave™ specialized silicone laser processing you are no longer restricted by those constraints.

Bolder Industries, Inc., the circular solutions provider for rubber, plastics, and petrochemical supply chains, announced that its Maryville, Missouri facility has been ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) certified for circular carbon black (BolderBlack®) and pyrolysis oil (BolderOil™).

– AGC Chemicals Americas introduces AFLAS® FFKM PM-3500 perfluorinated elastomer. This material provides exceptional high-temperature, high-pressure performance to equipment parts like O-rings and seals that operate in the most challenging conditions. AGC will feature AFLAS FFKM PM-3500 at the Offshore Technology Conference at booth 916, May 2–5, at NRG Park in Houston, Texas

Trinseo announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, May 5 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

For applications which require the injection molding of silicone (HTV – High Temperature Vulcanization / HCR – Heat Cured Rubber) DESMA offers a flexible material feeding solution named DESFEED

ACI’s European Biopolymer Summit 2022, in London UK, 14th June 2022 – 15th June 2022, will bring together senior executives and experts from biopolymer manufacturers, brand owners, chemical companies, major associations, raw materials, and technology companies, consultants, to discuss the latest changes, challenges and developments within the industry.

Bridgestone announced William Niaura, Director of Sustainable Materials and Circular Economy, Bridgestone Americas, will present at the Clemson University Global Tire Industry Conference on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, on Tuesday, April 19. During the conference session “Future Tire Trends/Requirements,” Niaura will lead a discussion titled, “Radically Re-Thinking our Raw Materials Supply Chain.”

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has been selected as a constituent stock in the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, an equity index designed to reflect the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practice