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Smithers hires Chad Atzemis as new senior consultant

As part of Smithers’ rubber technical consulting team based in Akron, Ohio, Atzemis will lead efforts to expand Smithers’ technical consulting offerings into additional markets and enhance the team’s capabilities.

Bridgestone introduces the VX-R Tractor tire

Bridgestone introduces the premium VX-R TRACTOR tire range with wide-tread traction that lasts. Developed with a particular focus on the total tread width in contact with the soil, the Bridgestone VX-R TRACTOR provides farmers with a high tread-rubber ratio exactly where it is needed for long-lasting performance.

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DuPont earns great place to work certification

Wilmington, DE – DuPont announced it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture,

TechnoBiz is organizing 2nd edition of Middle East Rubber & Tyre Expo 2023

TechnoBiz is organizing 2nd Edition of “Middle East Rubber & Tyre Expo 2023” during 21-22 November 2023 at Sharjah Expo Centre in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. This event is aimed to be a meeting point rubber and tire industries in Middle East Region. This event is formerly called as “Arab Rubber Expo”. It has been renamed as “Middle East Rubber & Tyre Expo 2023”.

Continental sells plant in Russia

Continental has sold its plant in Kaluga, Russia, to Russian company S8 Capital. With this step, Continental has divested the majority of its activities in Russia as part of its announced controlled withdrawal from the Russian market – a decision taken by the technology company in response to the war against Ukraine. The transaction has been approved by the relevant authorities.

Ashland announces 15 percent increase in quarterly dividend, new dividend policy and $100 million share repurchase program

The board of directors of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.385 cents per share on the company’s common stock representing a 15 percent increase from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2023. As of April 30, 2023, there were 52,353,681 shares of Ashland common stock outstanding.

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