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For tire and rubber processors that utilize calender rolls in their operation, the consequence of metal pieces inadvertently entering the product can be severe. To mitigate these occurrences, manufacturers utilize Eriez’ Xtreme® Metal Detectors to safeguard their processing equipment.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems has received an order for 60 tons of recovered carbon black from a major European tire manufacturer in the premium segment. The tire manufacturer will use the carbon black for production tests as a step in its efforts to increase the proportion of recovered and renewable materials in their tires.

TechnoBiz is organizing a virtual event “NR Dialogue ” on 24 February 2022 (6:30pm Singapore) with focus on “VietNam Natural Rubber Industry”. For this event, the invited guest is Dr. Tran Thi Thuy Hoa, Member, Steering Committee for Sustainable Development of Rubber Industry and Viet Nam Rubber Group, Vietnam.

MAXAM Tire announced the market release of VF (Very High Flexion) tires to the global agricultural market. MAXAM has engineered the VF agricultural series to provide the industry with high-speed/load solutions designed to minimize soil compaction while delivering improved traction and product performance. MAXAM Tire will be showcasing the advancement and growth of their agricultural product offering at the National Farm Machinery Show, Louisville, KY, Feb 16-19th, booth #7766 in the South Wing.The MAXAM AgriXtra N (Narrow) family of products is designed to deliver high clearance tractors and self-propelled high clearance sprayers with a solution that can improve productivity and/or reduce soil compaction. Featuring MAXAM’s signature premium 45° lug profile that provides excellent traction and stability ensuring minimal vibration when roading, the AgriXtra N VF380/90R46 will be the first of many VF tires introduced to the global agricultural market this year.

Trinseo announced that its Board of Directors authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend will be a cash distribution payable on April 21, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 7, 2022.

R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (RDAbbott) is announcing that Rick Ziebell, Vice President of Technology and Technical Fellow, will be an instructor at M.R. Toub Training’s “Silicone Elastomers Technology and Fabrication Course.” This four-day, university-accredited course will provide participants with 3.2 continuing education credits from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The in-person event is scheduled for April 5 to April 8, 2022. The course locations are the Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel in Pomona, California, and M.R. Mold & Engineering, site of a one-day field trip, in nearby Brea, California.

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is announcing that Adam Stiles has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Adam has led the company’s sales and marketing efforts since 2010 and became SSP’s vice president in 2020, a role that made him responsible for implementing long-term business strategy. In his new role as COO, Adam will continue to lead the sales, marketing, and long-term strategic efforts as well as manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain. Paul DiCaprio, SSP’s president, is assisting Stiles with the transition and remains responsible for quality control, research and development, and finance.  Adam will report directly to Paul. 

Trinseo announced that plans for a world-class chemical recycling plant in Europe are progressing rapidly. In late 2021, Trinseo contracted with global technology provider Synova and global engineering services company Worley, and is currently working on an engineering package and preparing Trinseo’ s Tessenderlo, Belgium site for recycling operations.