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Scandinavian Enviro Systems intends to supplement the consultation documentation that has been submitted to the county administrative board in Västra Götaland ahead of a future permit application regarding the construction of a new recycling plant for end-of-life vehicle tires. When preparing the application, another alternative location for the recycling plant was identified, which is why an additional site within the industrial district in question in Uddevalla will be the subject of future consultation.

From November 3-6, Arburg will be in Batalha at Moldplas 2021, Portugal’s largest trade fair. At its stand 3B05 in Hall 10, the company will present innovative injection molding technology, efficient automation and a wide range of digital products and services. A fully automated and digitally networked Allrounder will produce ready-to-use mask boxes. Visitors will also be able to obtain detailed information and advice on the “ArburgXworld” customer portal and the Arburg host computer system (ALS).

CDI Energy Products, Inc., announced that Clinton Metcalf has been named president. Leonard Casey, who has been serving in a dual capacity as both the managing director of advanced sealing technologies (AST) and the president of the CDI Houston organization, will concentrate his energies on AST’s strategic objectives and business unit growth. CDI is one of the business units within the Advanced Sealing Technologies group inside Michelin’s High Tech Materials Division. As president, Metcalf will drive CDI’s Houston-based business and leverage collaborative growth opportunities for CDI’s full global footprint.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 comes in a choice 105 sizes for 15 to 20 inch wheels, which represented something of a challenge in production terms. The list includes 65 new sizes, an increase of 40 percent over the catalogue of its predecessor, the Michelin CrossClimate+.

AirBoss of America Corp. announced that company management will participate in RBC Capital Markets’ Global Industrials Virtual Conference on Thursday, September 9. The conference is being held virtually this year and the company will be participating in a Fireside Chat and 1×1 meetings with institutional investors.

LWB Machinery North America announced that John Fleming has been hired as national sales manager.

Davis-Standard is hosting an informative session titled, “Process Improvement for Single Screw Extruders” on September 14 at 2 p.m. U.S. EST. During this 45-minute webinar, Davis-Standard’s Wendell Whipple and co-host Pete Morgan will discuss factors that improve single screw extruder performance through feed screw and barrel design, including considerations for wear resistance, mixing characteristics and more.

General Silicones (GS) is sharing information on how its vegan leather material made of silicone rubber is an attractive material for use in public transport. Vast numbers of daily passengers frequently use the public transportation systems in the major cities of this world. Even the most stringent cleaning efforts will not prevent surfaces from being quickly touched by many passengers.

PQ and National Silicates announced that their respective U.S. and Canada Silicates businesses are increasing prices effective September 1, 2021, or as contracts and agreements allow.

Join R.D. Abbott Wednesday, September 1, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (ET) for “Introduction to Arlanxeo Butyls, BRs and SBRs,” a free webinar about Arlanxeo rubber materials for the tire industry and specialty markets. This live event is part of R.D. Abbott’s 2021 Webinar Series, which provides technical insights and processing recommendations from R.D. Abbott’s supplier partners.