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UTH GmbH to present its enhanced product portfolio for rubber, silicone, and polymer processing at the upcoming DKT, the German Rubber Conference combined with an international expo in Nuremberg, Germany, from July 1st to 4th. Alongside its renowned modular roll-ex® Gear Pump Technology, the company will spotlight advanced fine mesh straining solutions and innovative dosing and mixing solutions, setting new benchmarks in the field.

Fifteen innovation pioneers whose inventions range from cancer treatments to theatrical technologies and special effects will be honored in the 2024 class of National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees. The class was announced at the Walt Disney Imagineering campus in Glendale.

The global rubber extruder market size is expected to reach US$ 4,021.5 Million by 2032. The rubber extruder market is growing rapidly. As per FMI analysts, the global rubber extruder market is estimated to be valued at US$ 2,399.5 Million in 2022 and is projected to increase at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period according to Future Market Insights.

Bridgestone is launching the Duravis Van Winter ENLITEN to support van users and light truck fleets through daily winter operating conditions while helping to reduce the total cost of ownership. The Bridgestone Duravis Van Winter boasts the longest mileage compared to other premium winter alternatives – as proven by TÜV SÜD – to help reduce vehicle downtime, costs, and improve resource efficiency. This is alongside a 13 percent rolling resistance reduction from its predecessor3, increasing fuel/energy efficiency to further reduce the total cost of ownership and environmental impact.

Since the early 2000s, more than 150 ROTOMEX systems from the ZX75, ZX120 and ZX170 series have been supplied, which are used in the automotive, tire and pharmaceutical industry for the production of the finest technical rubber goods such as pharmaceutical products, sealing, profiles, hoses, curing bladders, windscreen wipers as well as compounds.

From 1 to 4 July 2024, ARBURG will be presenting its broad portfolio for the processing of elastomers at DKT, the German Rubber Conference and associated international trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany. The exhibit on the ARBURG stand 327 in Hall 9 will be producing bottle openers from solid silicone (HCR) by way of example. For this purpose, the electric machine will be equipped with a new material feed from partner ACH

Goodyear’s first quarter 2024 sales were $4.5 billion with tire unit volumes totaling 40.4 million. First quarter 2024 Goodyear net loss was $57 million (20 cents per share) compared to a Goodyear net loss of $101 million (35 cents per share) a year ago. The year over year improvement was driven by increases in segment operating income. The 2024 period also included several significant items including, on a pre-tax basis, Goodyear Forward costs of $28 million and rationalization charges of $22 million, compared with pre-tax rationalization charges of $32 million in 2023. Goodyear Forward costs are comprised of advisory, legal and consulting fees and costs associated with planned asset sales.

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) announce that Matt Couture as their new Controller, Jennifer Wagner as Human Resources Manager, and Ryan Davidson-Romanoff as New Product Specialist.