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– Polyplastics Co., Ltd. has developed a testing method that identifies gas formation during the injection molding process and helps to reduce mold deposits. The company’s Gas Investigation Method in Injection Molding (GIMIM) facilitates continuous molding and improves production efficiency.

ARPM announced the newly updated sealing standard, OS-3. This publication presents the fundamental requirements of rubber microhardness measurement procedures necessary to obtain uniform results.

On Friday, July 9, the board of directors of Cabot Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share on all outstanding shares of the Corporation’s common stock. The dividend is payable on September 10 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 27.

Jaisen Kohmuench, Eriez vice president, International, announces the promotion of Gareth Meese to regional sales director, EMEA. Meese, who formerly served as Eriez-Europe sales director, will now direct, align and support Eriez’ strategic sales efforts over a wider geography, including Europe, the Middle East, India and northern Africa.

Dobbs has made a significant impact on Bridgestone both in the Americas and globally during his tenure as CMO. He has been instrumental in elevating the company’s brand building efforts in the U.S. and Canada, driving significant improvements in brand awareness, familiarity and purchase intent for both the Bridgestone and Firestone brands. Under his leadership, the company has worked to globalize its brand portfolio to ensure a consistent go-to-market strategy and messaging platform that connects with consumers around the world.

Hexpol has completed the previously announced acquisition of 100 percent of Unión de Industrias C.A., S.A. (Unica) from Espiga Capital, a Spain-based private equity firm. Unica is a significant player in rubber compounds in Spain, supplying several demanding customers in the automotive, construction and agriculture sectors.

Sumitomo Rubber North America will increase prices in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico on Falken and Ohtsu brand passenger, light truck and medium truck tires, and will implement inline adjustments on a per size basis. The price increase of up to 8 percent will be effective August 1.

GM recognized 122 of its best suppliers from 16 countries for performance in the 2020 calendar year. The annual awards highlight global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn providing GM customers with innovative technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This is the fifth time Hankook Tire has received the award.

Continental is offering fleet operators an optimized commercial vehicle tire thanks to the latest updates to its Conti EcoPlus tire family. The long-distance transport tires score well with a further significant reduction in rolling resistance courtesy of an innovative rubber compound. The premium tires therefore help to lower fleet costs and CO2 emissions, without compromising on mileage and durability. To this end, the tire developers at Continental focused both on the new compound, which is optimized for long-distance transport, and an improved manufacturing process that reconciles rolling resistance and mileage.