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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.

Cooper Tire announced that its new Cooper® Endeavor® and Endeavor Plus® tires for passenger cars and SUVs, respectively, are now available for dealer orders. The two tires excel in treadwear, wet performance and steering response to provide a safe and reliable driving experience. With long-lasting, 65,000-mile warranties for both tires, the Endeavor and Endeavor Plus are outstanding options for drivers looking for consistent performance in a variety of weather conditions.

– Micron Solutions, Inc. announced that Wayne Coll, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, will be leaving the Company on July 16, 2021. The Company thanks Mr. Coll for his many significant contributions to the Company over the past two years, including the recently closed sale-lease back transaction and updates to the Company’s business reporting and systems.

The new Eriez-Deutschland management team will work in close partnership with Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd, which has been selling magnetic separation, metal detection and vibratory feeding equipment into Europe from their headquarters in Caerphilly, UK since 1968. This new entity will increase Eriez’ impact in central Europe, with a strong focus on the German, Austrian and Swiss markets. Germany is already the largest trading partner in central Europe for Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd. This bold move will serve to further cement relationships with existing customers while also facilitating an expansion of the customer base