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The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) announced the election of Jeff Barna, President and CEO of Yokohama Tire Corporation, as Chair of the Board of Directors. Barna will serve a two-year term through October 2026. The USTMA Board also elected Matthew Cabe, President and CEO of Michelin North America, Inc. as a new Director.
As Chair, Barna succeeds Alexis Garcin, President and CEO of Michelin North America, Inc., who is stepping down from the USTMA Board to undertake a new role at Michelin.

Pope Scientific announces the availability of its state-of-the-art Wiped-Film Still systems, designed for the gentle and efficient separation of heat sensitive, high molecular weight, high boiling point, or viscous materials. These systems are available in laboratory, pilot plant, and production scales, all featuring a consistent design to streamline process coordination across different scales.

India’s Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) is raising concerns over the delay in updating data on the production and consumption of natural rubber by the state-run Rubber Board, ATMA members have estimated natural rubber production at 225 thousand tons which is 37 percent lower than the 356-thousand-ton production figure published by Rubber Board for the corresponding period in the previous year.

DESMA has recently delivered a newly developed special machine for the production of large gaskets to an international customer. The DESMA 968.500 ZOZO TWIN (S3) offers a new flexibility for future requirements or a very universal applicability. A very dynamic development can be observed in the field of battery gaskets in particular, meaning that there is less and less demand for special machines tailored to a specific product in order to minimize the risk of a product change.

H.B. Fuller Company today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2225 per share of common stock, payable on October 31, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 17, 2024.

H.B. Fuller has paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock for 56 consecutive years.

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) will showcase electrically conductive O-rings and extrusions at The Battery Show North America from October 8 to 10, 2024. Visit SSP in Booth #1334 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan and find EMI shielding for battery enclosures and charging stations. SSP’s products combine proven performance with cost-effective options for prototyping and production.

Arkema’s waterborne PVDF range has received the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” label, rewarding its high efficiency in durable cool roof solutions

Arkema’s Kynar Aquatec® PVDF range is recognized for its outstanding durability benefits in cool roof coatings.

This solution is thereby joining the #1000solutions challenge, an initiative by the Solar Impulse Foundation to select solutions that meet high standards in sustainability and present them to decision-makers to fast-track their implementation.

Magna Tyres Group announces an exclusive partnership with Norgesdekk, one of Norway’s most prominent tire distributors. This strategic collaboration will see Norgesdekk become the exclusive distributor of Magna Tyres products throughout Norway, strengthening the availability of Magna Tyres in the Norwegian market.

With this partnership, Magna Tyres continues its ambitious global expansion strategy, reinforcing its presence in the Scandinavian region by leveraging Norgesdekk’s extensive distribution network and local market expertise.

In a corner of the Northeastern United States, namely in Auburn, Massachusetts, discovering a longstanding business that is deeply intertwined and rooted in the area: R.H. White Construction, which has over a century of history to look back on, is today a pillar of local infrastructure. Founded in 1923, the company has, in fact, a deep connection with the entire territory, where it plays a key role in the building and construction industry, as well as in services for gas and water lines. All this comes with a level of safety and innovation that makes this company a leader in excellence recognized even outside Worcester County

BKT announces the appointment of Ludovic Revel as President Global OEM. A strategic choice that reflects the Indian multinational’s commitment to pursuing its ambitious business goals, starting with strengthening its growth strategy in the OEM channel for Original Equipment and consolidating BKT’s brand visibility among the major global players.