Evonik has started the construction of a production facility for organically modified specialty silicones in Shanghai (China). The project is part of a global investment initiative. A first expanded production plant became operational in Essen in late 2014. The new…
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DuPont Performance Materials names new president
Today, DuPont has named Randy L. Stone as president of its Performance Materials business effective immediately, succeeding Patrick E. Lindner who has resigned from the company to accept another position. Stone will report to DuPont Executive Vice President Marc Doyle.…
Dätwyler sealing solutions division names new head
The Board of Directors of Dätwyler Holding Inc. has appointed Torsten Maschke as the new Head of the Sealing Solutions division and made him a member of the Executive Management. On 1 October 2016, the 47-year-old from Germany will take…
US FDA wants to ban powdered medical gloves
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed to ban most powdered gloves in the United States. While use of these gloves is decreasing, they pose an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury to health care providers, patients and…
Continental names new Media Relations manager
Michael Nehring joined on February 15th as Manager of Media Relations at Commercial Vehicle Tires. His responsibilities include the worldwide media work for the business unit, media monitoring, and tasks regarding internal communication. In his role, he reports to Dr.…
Hankook named exclusive partner for Italian Touring Car Championship
Hankook is the exclusive tyre partner of the new touring car series Italian Touring Car Championship for the next couple of years. The season will start on 22nd May 2016 in Monza in northern Italy and compile of a total…
Yokohama tyre for pick-ups, SUVs on sale by April 1
Yokohama Tire Corporation launched the newest addition to its successful Geolandar line – the Geolandar A/T G015. The G015 meets the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s severe snow service criterion and is stamped with the mountain/snowflake symbol. It will be available for…
ISRI launches website highlighting benefits of recycled rubber
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) launched a new website, RecycledRubberFacts.org, highlighting the various benefits of recycled rubber. The website will serve as a visual and educational resource on the vital yet largely unseen role recycled rubber plays in…
Malaysian Rubber Board to train skilled workers
The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) and the International Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the training of skilled workers for the rubber industry in Malaysia. IIPM is a professional body representing all sectors…
Accella transitions from Arncopathway to Accella Tire Fill Systems
ArncoPathway and Zeus Tyre Fill have formally consolidated as Accella Tire Fill Systems, a subsidiary of Accella Performance Materials, a leading manufacturer of polyurethane systems and recycled rubber products. Accella purchased both entities and transitioned operations to the new nomenclature…