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Prior to Davis-Standard, Brian amassed 30 years of extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, holding key procurement leadership roles with Duracell Inc, Robert Bosch, and the Marmon Group, among others. Brian also teaches courses at Elmhurst University in Supply Chain in Greater Chicago. Brian holds a BA in Business and Education from Illinois State University and an MS degree in Supply Chain from Elmhurst University. With a proven track record of optimizing procurement strategies and driving operational efficiency, Brian will play a vital role in Davis-Standard’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional value to its customers and stakeholders.

David Weisman, L.L.C. introduced its latest Horizontal Conveyorized Special Weave SRG Infrared Clamshell with Modular Clamshell Preheat and Curing Oven Systems designed for customers to cure a wide range of extruded rubber and silicone flat and profile products processed horizontally. The system features ceran glass face, uniform temperature, electric infrared heaters with excellent product coverage, complete controls, an exhaust system, a special weave belt conveyor system and a complete pneumatic clamshell oven enclosure. System can be used as a stand-alone complete horizontal conveyorized cure oven system or in conjunction with extrusion equipment and/or incoming and outgoing conveyors.

TBC Corporation has announced that Shingo Aso has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development. He will lead corporate development initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and new business development.

The 250,000 square foot Toyo operation opened in 2001 and manufactured anti-vibration rubber, joint boots, and other products for automobile manufacturers in North America. Significant investments were made from 2014 through 2018 as the operation purchased Aida straight-side stamping presses up to 330-tons, Orii uncoilers and feeders, Nissei plastic injection molding machines, a Therma-Tron-X electrostatic coating line, vertical rubber molding machines, and a Moriyama compounding line, all built and installed during that time. The full equipment offering will be available for bidding via a two-part public auction. Day-1 will feature Toyo’s core production equipment and will be held live online via a “studio webcast” on April 2nd, starting at 10:00am (CST).

lastocon has developed a new model of its automatic relaxation and creep tester. The new EB 32 model has a liquid circulator for cooling and can cycle between -40 °C and +200 °C, with the same temperature in all 3 test stations. EB 32 can perform testing of rubber and plastics according to ISO 188 method A, ISO 3384-1 method A and B, ISO 3384-2, ISO 6914 method A, ISO 899-14 and ISO 899-2 with some modification (no extensometer required).
The original model EB 18-II-3 also has three test stations with individual control of each station. The temperature in each cell can also be controlled individually, between +40 and +200 °C (up to +300 °C in the HT version). EB 18-II-3 can perform testing according to the same standards, except ISO 3384-1 method B and ISO 3384-2.

Pramac and BlueBotics have announced their partnership, which sees BlueBotics providing ANT navigation technology and fleet management software for Pramac’s new line of X-ACT mobile logistics robots.

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) will showcase its growing portfolio of space-grade silicones at SATELLITE 2024, an upcoming event known as the Satellite Show. SSP has made major investments in developing silicones for spacecraft, satellites, and ground infrastructure. In addition to EMI shielding and grounding, SSP provides non-conductive, high-strength silicones for use in space.

Cimcorp announces Don Heelis, Global Tire Sales Manager, has been named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2024 Pros to Know award list. The annual award list recognizes executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage the supply chain for competitive advantage. Heelis was recognized in the lifetime achievement category, which honors company leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the supply chain space for 10 or more years.