http://www.rubbernews.com/section/news http://www.rubbernews.com en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 00:04:19 EST 10 http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529972/50-years-strong-kastalon-preparing-for-future 20130523/NEWS/130529972 Kastalon Inc. is coming off another solid year with expectations of a repeat performance in 2013. But that doesn't mean the Alsip, Ill.-headquartered designer and manufacturer of polyurethane goods is resting on its laurels. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:51:03 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529965/mrpc-honored-as-one-of-wisconsins-top-workplaces 20130523/NEWS/130529965 BUTLER, Wis.—The Milwaukee Journal has named Molded Rubber and Plastics Corp. as a Top Workplace in Southeast Wisconsin for the second straight year. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:27:51 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529966/argotec-adds-two-manufacturing-representatives 20130523/NEWS/130529966 GREENFIELD, Mass.—Argotec Inc. has added CJG Material Solutions and DEG Components as its latest manufacturing representatives. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:24:12 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529970/bridgestone-praised-in-uk-for-carbon-emission-efforts 20130523/NEWS/130529970 WARWICK, England—Bridgestone Corp. has earned praise from the United Kingdom Freight Transport Association for its voluntary efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:59:53 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529967/basf-appoints-new-polyurethane-case-distributor 20130523/NEWS/130529967 WYANDOTTE, Mich.—BASF Corp. has named Chemroy Canada Inc. as a Canadian distributor for polyurethane chemicals to the coatings, adhesives and binders, sealants and elastomers market. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:16:30 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529968/a-schulman-looks-to-asia-to-expand-global-sales 20130523/NEWS/130529968 GUANGZHOU, China—Materials firm A. Schulman Inc. is in the midst of an expansion that is more than doubling capacity at its compounding plant in Dongguan, China, part of a broader effort to make Asia a much larger portion of global sales. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:08:39 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529969/shareholders-grill-ferro-execs-about-direction-of-company 20130523/NEWS/130529969 INDEPENDENCE, Ohio—Officials with Ferro Corp.—the target of a takeover by A. Schulman Inc. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:28 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529971/ipeg-acquires-republic-machine 20130523/NEWS/130529971 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--IPEG Inc., parent company of two plastics processing equipment manufacturers, has acquired rubber shredder manufacturer Republic Machine for an undisclosed amount. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:06:13 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529974/solvay-breaks-ground-on-silica-plant-in-poland 20130522/NEWS/130529974 WLOCLAWEK, Poland—Solvay S.A. officially broke ground for its state-of-the-art highly dispersible silica plant in Poland. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:18:39 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529980/expert-forecasts-sbr-prices-to-remain-stable-but-high 20130522/NEWS/130529980 Styrene-butadiene rubber prices should be relatively stable this year and next, according to a market research expert. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:06:10 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529973/tech-international-rpp-receive-prestigious-exporting-award 20130522/NEWS/130529973 WASHINGTON—Tech International Inc. and RPP Corp. were among 57 businesses that received the President’s “E” Star Award for Exports. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:25:28 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529975/jps-industries-names-ehmann-president-of-urethane-division 20130522/NEWS/130529975 GREENVILLE, S.C.—JPS Industries Inc. has named John Ehmann president of the Stevens Urethane Division, headquartered in Easthampton, Mass. The promotion was effective May 1. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:04:15 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529976/goodyear-to-discuss-company-strategy-at-conference 20130522/NEWS/130529976 AKRON—Goodyear will webcast its presentation at the KeyBanc Capital Markets' Industrial, Automotive, and Transportation Conference in Boston on May 29. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:53:32 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529977/carlisle-adding-tpo-membrane-line-in-pennsylvania 20130522/NEWS/130529977 CARLISLE, Pa.—Carlisle Construction Materials will invest $40 million and add 50 jobs at its Carlisle, Pa., facility to add a new membrane manufacturing line. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:36:34 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529979/del-nat-launches-tires-for-trees-volunteer-effort 20130522/NEWS/130529979 MEMPHIS—A volunteer team from Del-Nat Tire Corp. collected 832 used and discarded tires May 11 in a charitable effort the company calls "Tires for Trees." Wed, 22 May 2013 10:52:07 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529981/h-b-fuller-agrees-to-buy-adhesive-company 20130521/NEWS/130529981 ST. PAUL, Minn.—H.B. Fuller Co. has agreed to purchase Plexbond Quimica S.A., an adhesives company that specializes in chemical polyurethane and polyester resins. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:47:10 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529982/amerityres-net-loss-worsens-in-third-quarter 20130521/NEWS/130529982 BOULDER CITY, Nev.—Amerityre Corp.'s net loss deepened in the quarter ended March 31 despite slightly higher sales. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:41:36 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529990/goodyear-medalist-livigni-builds-impressive-legacy 20130521/NEWS/130529990 AKRON—Don't tell Russell A. Livigni, this year's Charles Goodyear Medalist, that the age of invention in rubber chemistry is past. Tue, 21 May 2013 08:49:37 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529985/bridgestone-releases-two-heavy-duty-tires 20130521/NEWS/130529985 NEW ORLEAN—Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has unveiled two Bridgestone tires for heavy-duty urban use: the Greatec M845 wide-base radial and M860A high-scrub all-position radial. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:18:54 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529983/pa-finalizes-incentives-for-edge-rubber-expansion 20130521/NEWS/130529983 CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.—A 10-year, $1. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:05:09 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529987/aaia-releases-digital-aftermarket-factbook-2014 20130521/NEWS/130529987 BETHESDA, Md.—The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association has released its two major online publications, the Digital Aftermarket Factbook 2014 and its extended version, the Digital Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual 2014. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:10:21 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529988/lotus-official-expresses-frustration-at-pirelli-decision 20130521/NEWS/130529988 DETROIT—Lotus team principal Eric Boullier has expressed his frustration at Pirelli S.p.A.' Tue, 21 May 2013 10:59:11 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529989/analysts-believe-sbr-demand-to-be-slow-steady 20130521/NEWS/130529989 LONDON—Styrene butadiene rubber producers have reason to hope European car sales have hit the bottom, but they should expect any subsequent recovery in tire sales to be a drawn-out process, investment bank Wood & Company said. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:50:34 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529992/hankook-receives-award-from-sears-holdings 20130520/NEWS/130529992 WAYNE, N.J.—Hankook Tire America Corp. has been named a 2013 Partner in Transformation for Sears Holdings Corp. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:27:34 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529993/biopolymer-maker-bioamber-raises-80-million-in-ipo 20130520/NEWS/130529993 MINNEAPOLIS—Sustainable chemical maker BioAmber Inc. raised $80 million in an initial public offering of its stock on May 10. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:24:49 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529994/rubber-on-baseball-bat-saves-man-from-lightning-strike 20130520/NEWS/130529994 OTTAWA, Ontario—An Ontario school teacher said he survived being struck by lightning during a baseball practice, according to a report on Canadian TV News. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:22:00 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529995/chemtura-launches-new-product-line 20130520/NEWS/130529995 PHILADELPHIA — Chemtura Corp., which calls itself a world leader in hot-cast urethane prepolymers, has launched a thermoplastic polyurethane product line under its Ultralast brand. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:17:30 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529996/brazilian-chemical-producer-completes-expansion 20130520/NEWS/130529996 VINHEDO, Brazil—Coim Brazil Ltda, a fully owned subsidiary of the global polyurethane chemical producer Coim S.p.A., has completed the expansion of its production site in Vinhedo. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:13:32 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529997/lanxess-to-invest-70-6-million-in-pigment-plant 20130520/NEWS/130529997 GUANGZHOU, CHINA—Specialty chemicals company Lanxess elaborated on its plans to build a red iron oxide pigment plant in Ningbo, at a news conference just before Chinaplas. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:09:30 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529998/acquisitions-strengthen-dashs-urethane-business 20130520/NEWS/130529998 NEW YORK—Dash Multi-Corp. is on a fast track to expand its polyurethane operation. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:28:11 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529999/bridgestone-wins-patent-infringement-lawsuit-in-china 20130520/NEWS/130529999 QINGDAO, China—Bridgestone Corp. has won a design patent infringement lawsuit against a Chinese tire maker before a Qingdao court, Bridgestone said in a press release. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:01:02 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519954/myers-industries-receives-safety-award 20130517/NEWS/130519954 AKRON—Myers Industries Inc. has been awarded an Inside Business Manny Award as a safety leader in the manufacturing industry. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:22:42 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519953/continental-touts-rubber-compounds-for-running-shoes 20130517/NEWS/130519953 HANOVER, Germany—Tire manufacturer Continental A.G. said it has been supplying rubber compounds, which provide "noticeably improved" grip on wet and dry surfaces, to Adidas for four years. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:26:55 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519957/tsd-opens-facility-in-texas-to-ship-carbon-black 20130517/NEWS/130519957 TEXARKANA, Texas—TSD Logistics Inc. has opened a transloading facility in Texarkana to supply carbon black to tire manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:54:41 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519948/rubber-division-accepting-nominations-for-2014-awards 20130517/NEWS/130519948 AKRON—The ACS Rubber Division is accepting nominations for its 2014 Science and Technology Awards. Nominations must be received by July 15. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:52:58 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519949/baytown-plant-workers-ratify-agreements-with-exxonmobil 20130517/NEWS/130519949 BAYTOWN, Texas—United Steelworkers Local 13-2001 said it has ratified three separate agreements with ExxonMobil's refinery in Baytown. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:48:13 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519950/basf-to-increase-price-for-polyamide-6-polymer 20130517/NEWS/130519950 WYANDOTTE, Mich.—BASF Corp. will increase the price for polyamide 6 polymer by 5 cents per pound in North America, effective June 1, or as contracts allow. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:45:35 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519952/eight-are-re-elected-to-tennecos-board-of-directors 20130517/NEWS/130519952 LAKE FOREST, Ill.—Shareholders of automotive supplier Tenneco Inc. re-elected eight members to the company’s board of directors. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:38:01 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519951/apollo-tyres-lands-quality-award 20130517/NEWS/130519951 GURGAON, Indian—Apollo Tyres Ltd.’s, plant in Chennai, India has won the first-place prize in the large-size category of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s annual quality systems awards. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:41:49 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519955/yokohama-becomes-technical-partner-for-racing-video-game 20130517/NEWS/130519955 TOKYO—Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has become a technical partner for Gran Turismo6, the latest version of the racing video game series. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:13:38 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519961/judge-denies-dows-motion-in-urethane-chemical-price-fixing-case 20130516/NEWS/130519961 KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Dow Chemical Co. said it will appeal the ruling by a Kansas City federal judge denying Dow's motion to decertify a price-fixing class action and ordering the company to pay $1.2 billion in damages to the plaintiffs Thu, 16 May 2013 15:34:31 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519964/thailand-sets-price-for-nr 20130516/NEWS/130519964 BANGKOK—Thailand's Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry, trying to prevent fluctuation in the price of natural rubber, has set a price of at 110 baht per kilogram, or about $3.70, according to a government-owned news service. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:28:30 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519960/asia-carbon-conversion-on-schedule 20130516/NEWS/130519960 NEW YORK—Asia Carbon Industries Inc. said its conversion of carbon black production from a commodity to a specialty grade is on schedule for a third-quarter launch. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:36:29 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519959/edge-rubber-expanding 20130516/NEWS/130519959 HARRISBURG, Pa.—Scrap tire recycler Edge Rubber L.L.C. plans to expand operations in Franklin County, Pa., and add 50 jobs, according to the Pennsylvania governor's office. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:37:57 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519963/hankook-chairman-makes-forbes-list 20130516/NEWS/130519963 NEW YORK—Cho Yang-Rai, Hankook Tire Co. Inc. chairman, has joined the ranks of the world's billionaires club, according to Forbes Magazine's annual ranking of the world's richest individuals. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:31:31 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519962/conti-alters-logo 20130516/NEWS/130519962 HANOVER, Germany—Continental A.G. has changed the look of its logo, making its prancing horse more stylized, and strengthened the use of the new corporate tagline “The Future in Motion.” Thu, 16 May 2013 15:32:54 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519966/auto-aftermarket-industry-to-experience-growth 20130515/NEWS/130519966 BETHESDA, Md.—The U.S. auto aftermarket industry should grow 3.4 percent annually through 2016 to $263.8 billion, adding $32. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:20:27 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519967/hb-chemical-distributing-black-cat-carbon-black 20130515/NEWS/130519967 CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio—If a shortage of carbon black becomes a reality within the next few years as some forecasters suggest, HB Chemical Inc. will be ready. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:06:45 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519968/bridgestone-americas-to-break-ground-on-guayule-research-center 20130515/NEWS/130519968 MESA, Ariz.—Bridgestone Americas Inc. will hold a groundbreaking ceremony May 16 at the site of its Biorubber Process Research Center in Mesa, the company announced. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:52:25 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519970/tokai-to-set-up-promotion-office-for-hose-business 20130515/NEWS/130519970 TOKYO—Tokai Rubber Industries Ltd. plans to set up a “global improvement promotion office” for its automotive hose business. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:03 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519971/evonik-to-build-silica-plant-in-brazil 20130515/NEWS/130519971 ESSEN, Germany—Evonik Industries A.G. has decided to build a multimillion dollar silica plant in Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:52 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519972/semperit-reports-best-first-quarter-ever 20130515/NEWS/130519972 VIENNA—Semperit A.G. reported the strongest first quarter in company history. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:32 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519973/schaeffler-ends-investment-agreement-with-conti 20130515/NEWS/130519973 FRANKFURT—Schaeffler A.G., the largest shareholder of Continental A.G., is ending a “mutual investment” agreement between the two German companies signed in 2008 that limited Schaeffler's direct ownership in Conti to 49.99 percent. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:25:20 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519975/lanxess-opens-bladder-plant-in-brazil 20130514/NEWS/130519975 PORTO FELIZ, Brazil—German synthetic polymers producer Lanxess A.G. has opened a $13.5 million plant in Porto Feliz for butyl curing bladders used in tire manufacturing. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:29:24 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519978/lubrizol-trexel-collaborate-on-foaming-technology 20130514/NEWS/130519978 CLEVELAND—Lubrizol Corp. has been named as a preferred thermoplastic polyurethane supplier for Trexel Inc.'s MuCell microcellular foaming technology. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:37:11 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519976/solvay-to-build-silica-plant-expand-another 20130514/NEWS/130519976 BRUSSELS, Belgium—Solvay S.A. is building a highly dispersible silica plant in Wloclawek, Poland, and is in the process of expanding its facility in Qingdao, China. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:20:26 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519977/apollo-promotes-two-marketing-executives 20130514/NEWS/130519977 ENSCHEDE, Netherlands—Apollo Vredestein B.V. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:59:27 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519981/iisrp-initiates-two-year-strategic-plan 20130514/NEWS/130519981 SAN FRANCISCO—The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers is developing several initiatives as a result of a two-year strategic review. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:19:52 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519979/contitech-becomes-full-service-supplier-of-sealing-components 20130514/NEWS/130519979 HANOVER, Germany—ContiTech A.G.'s Vibration Control business has become a full-service supplier of sealing components for brakes. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:34:09 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519980/sil-pro-expands-ability-to-produce-prototypes 20130514/NEWS/130519980 DELANO, Minn.—Sil-Pro L.L.C. now has the ability to produce tooling and functional prototype silicone or thermoplastic parts within three to five days. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:28:34 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519982/nhtsa-grants-pirelli-petition-over-mislabeled-tires 20130514/NEWS/130519982 WASHINGTON—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has granted the petition of Pirelli Tire L.L.C. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:07:36 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519983/silicone-manufacturer-gelest-expands-in-germany 20130513/NEWS/130519983 FRANKFURT—Gelest Inc., the Morrisville, Pa. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:47:00 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519984/cooper-standard-names-edwards-chairman 20130513/NEWS/130519984 NOVI, Mich.—Cooper Standard Holdings Inc. has named Jeffrey S. Edwards chairman. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:41:21 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519987/new-owner-new-excitement-at-nrp-jones 20130513/NEWS/130519987 WASHINGTON—Many companies don't have a good experience after being acquired by a private equity firm. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:21:29 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519985/english-firm-opens-technical-center 20130513/NEWS/130519985 WHALEY BRIDGE, England—Hennecke GmbH, a maker of presses used by polyurethane processors, has opened a $461,000 technical center at its AutoRIM Hennecke operations in Whaley Bridge. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:36:37 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519986/cooper-standard-sales-profits-fall 20130513/NEWS/130519986 NOVI, Mich.—Cooper Standard Holdings Inc. report declines in revenue and gross profits for the first quarter compared to the previous year. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:33:08 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519989/pirelli-reports-shortfall-in-first-quarter 20130513/NEWS/130519989 MILAN, Italy—Pirelli & C. S.p.A. suffered drops in operating and net income for the first quarter as the company blamed negative currency exchange rate effects and increased finance charges. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:34:59 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519990/operating-net-income-fall-for-yokohama 20130513/NEWS/130519990 TOKYO—Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. suffered double-digit drops in operating and net income in the quarter that ended March 31 on weakening tire sales, both domestically and in the firm's key overseas markets. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:27:15 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519991/pirelli-mexico-names-gravalos-ceo 20130513/NEWS/130519991 ROME, Ga.—Tom Gravalos has been appointed CEO of Pirelli Mexico and will report directly to Paolo Ferrari, chairman and CEO of Pirelli Tire North America. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:22:31 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519999/new-goodyear-facility-model-for-other-cities-to-follow 20130510/NEWS/130519999 AKRON—Goodyear christened its new global headquarters May 9 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by company executives and employees, along with state, county and city officials and the media. Fri, 10 May 2013 10:48:16 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519992/liberty-shares-different-version-of-kumho-tire-recall 20130510/NEWS/130519992 WASHINGTON—Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. claimed Liberty Tire Recycling L.L.C. sold thousands of recalled tires as used tires, instead of recycling them. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:31:56 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519993/mrpc-plans-groundbreaking-ceremony 20130510/NEWS/130519993 BUTLER, Wis.—Molded Rubber and Plastics Corp. soon will break ground on its first expansion in three decades. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:24:19 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519994/bridgepoint-to-acquire-growing-flexitallic-group 20130510/NEWS/130519994 PARIS—International private equity firm Bridgepoint is acquiring Flexitallic Group, a manufacturer of sealing products for the oil and gas markets, power generation, chemical and petrochemical industries. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:14:30 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519995/instron-releases-accessories-catalog 20130510/NEWS/130519995 NORWOOD, Mass.—Instron has released the sixth edition of its materials testing accessories catalog. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:09:11 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519996/continental-expands-soccer-sponsorships 20130510/NEWS/130519996 FORT MILL, S.C.—Continental Tire the Americas L.L.C. will become the official sponsor and official tire of U.S. Soccer's Men’s, Women's and Youth National Teams. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:52:50 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519997/record-first-quarter-operating-profits-for-cooper-tire 20130510/NEWS/130519997 FINDLAY, Ohio—Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. reported record first quarter operating profits of $96.7 million, despite a drop of 12.5 percent in sales to $861.7 million. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:48:35 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519998/amin-amiri-acquires-british-latex-mixer 20130510/NEWS/130519998 MANCHESTER, England—Amin Amiri of a2e Venture Catalysts has acquired controlling interest in British latex mixer Industrial Latex Compounds Ltd. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:44:01 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509934/cpi-offers-online-tool-for-mdi-emissions 20130509/NEWS/130509934 WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry has a new online resource to help methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and polymeric MDI users calculate emissions. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:45:21 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509935/si-group-appoints-bozich-president-ceo 20130509/NEWS/130509935 SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—Frank A. Bozich has been named president and CEO of SI Group, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of phenolic resins, alkylphenolic resins, alkylated phenols and other chemical intermediates. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:25:05 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509938/kumho-back-in-black-for-fiscal-2012 20130509/NEWS/130509938 SEOUL, South Korea—Kumho Tire Co. Ltd. posted net income of $116.2 million for fiscal 2012, reversing a net loss from a year ago, and had record sales of $3.62 billion, a gain of 4 percent. Thu, 9 May 2013 10:32:20 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509933/yulex-university-of-arizona-collaborate-on-guayule-development 20130509/NEWS/130509933 PHOENIX—Guayule rubber company Yulex Corp. Thu, 9 May 2013 15:18:40 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509932/bridgestone-reports-18-percent-increase-in-earnings 20130509/NEWS/130509932 TOKYO—Bridgestone Corp. reported an increase of 18.1 percent in operating income in the first quarter to $806.9 million. Thu, 9 May 2013 16:25:22 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509939/manufacturers-work-on-perfecting-aircraft-tires 20130509/NEWS/130509939 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—Tires for aircraft and aeronautical use were prominent on the agenda at the 29th annual Clemson University Tire Industry Conference, held in Hilton Head April 24-26. Thu, 9 May 2013 09:55:57 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509936/rogers-unveils-foam-tape-for-smart-phones-tablets 20130509/NEWS/130509936 WOODSTOCK, Conn.—Rogers Corp. has introduced a foam tape that the company said will benefit original equipment manufacturers of smart phones and tablets. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:13:59 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509937/mitsubishi-chemical-acquires-tpe-manufacturer 20130509/NEWS/130509937 TOKYO—Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has acquired Comtrex LLC, a maker of PVC compounds and thermoplastic elastomers based in Warren, Mich. Thu, 9 May 2013 10:45:28 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509940/weak-tire-market-contributes-to-lanxess-sales-decline 20130508/NEWS/130509940 LEVERKUSEN, Germany—A weak market, particularly in the tire and automotive industries, were blamed as sales for Lanxess A.G. declined by 12 percent to $2.7 billion in the first quarter of 2013. Wed, 8 May 2013 15:35:54 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509942/alliance-rubber-to-receive-award-at-manufacturing-summit 20130508/NEWS/130509942 HOT SPRINGS, Ark.—Alliance Rubber Co. will receive the Made in USA Certified Product Innovation of the Year Award, to be presented at the ninth annual Manufacturing Leadership Summit, May 14-15 at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. Wed, 8 May 2013 15:17:27 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509947/nova-ceo-russian-dandelion-good-for-planet-nr-industry 20130508/NEWS/130509947 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—The Russian dandelion helped win World War II, and it is about to become an acknowledged “green” technology for users of natural rubber, according to Anvar Buranov. Wed, 8 May 2013 11:16:08 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509941/eriez-releases-brochure-to-explain-program-service-center 20130508/NEWS/130509941 ERIE, Pa.—Eriez Manufacturing Co. has released a brochure that provides an overview of its 5-Star Service Program and 5-Star Service Center, which has been expanded recently and moved to the company's Wager Road facility in Erie. Wed, 8 May 2013 15:27:14 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509943/research-firm-demand-for-tpes-to-rise 20130508/NEWS/130509943 DALLAS—Global demand for thermoplastic elastomers should rise at an 8.1-percent average annual growth rate to $23.9 billion by 2018, according to a new study by a market research firm. Wed, 8 May 2013 15:10:09 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509944/toyo-completes-plant-in-malaysia 20130508/NEWS/130509944 PERAK, Malaysia—Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. has completed work on its $260 million passenger and light truck tire plant in Perak, with production expected to hit or exceed 200,000 tires a month before the end of the year. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:13:33 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509945/award-winning-scientist-reflects-on-career-at-iisrp-meeting 20130508/NEWS/130509945 SAN FRANCISCO—Here's an example of pride in one's accomplishments. When P.S. “Ravi” Ravishankar, senior staff engineer at ExxonMobil Chemical Co. Wed, 8 May 2013 13:24:34 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509946/three-organizations-join-irsg-panel-of-associates 20130508/NEWS/130509946 SINGAPORE—JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp., Nynas Pte. Ltd. and the Indonesian Rubber Research Institute are the newest members of the International Rubber Study Group, the IRSG announced. Wed, 8 May 2013 13:16:55 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509950/toyo-provides-advertising-support-for-nhls-ducks 20130507/NEWS/130509950 CYPRESS, Calif.—Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. again is providing advertising support for the Anaheim Ducks while the hockey team is in pursuit of its second Stanley Cup. Tue, 7 May 2013 16:07:22 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509951/manufacturer-to-double-chinese-facility-work-force 20130507/NEWS/130509951 SHANGHAI, China—In less than a year, officials at TrelleborgVibracoustic expect its facility in Yantai, China to be twice the plant it is today. Tue, 7 May 2013 15:44:14 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509952/u-s-zinc-begins-expansion-project-at-tenn-plants 20130507/NEWS/130509952 HOUSTON—U.S. Zinc has begun an expansion project at its two domestic zinc oxide plants that will result in more capacity, equipment and employees at each site. Tue, 7 May 2013 15:39:25 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509953/bridgestone-americas-receives-environmental-rebate 20130507/NEWS/130509953 NASHVILLE—Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has received a $350,000 rebate for energy-efficient improvements the company made to its La Vergne, Tenn., plant. Tue, 7 May 2013 15:30:46 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509954/rubber-division-to-present-two-courses-in-july 20130507/NEWS/130509954 AKRON—The ACS Rubber Division will conduct two courses in mid-July at the Hilton Garden Inn, Ayrsley, in Charlotte, N.C. Tue, 7 May 2013 15:22:08 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509956/senate-passes-tia-supported-online-sales-tax-bill 20130507/NEWS/130509956 WASHINGTON—By a 69-27 vote, the U.S. Senate has passed the Marketplace Fairness Act, which requires online retailers to collect sales taxes for the states to where they ship goods. Tue, 7 May 2013 12:10:18 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509957/kumho-recalls-11922-passenger-tires-for-sidewall-cracking 20130507/NEWS/130509957 WASHINGTON—Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. is voluntarily recalling 11,922 Kumho Solus KH25 passenger tires, size 225/45R17, for possible sidewall cracking resulting in air loss. Tue, 7 May 2013 11:42:39 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509961/florida-legislature-adjourns-without-passing-used-tire-bill 20130507/NEWS/130509961 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The Florida legislature adjourned May 3 without passing the model used tire bill developed and supported by the Rubber Manufacturers Association. Tue, 7 May 2013 08:45:04 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509965/kumho-tire-wins-red-dot-design-award-again 20130506/NEWS/130509965 ESSEN, Germany— For the second year in a row, a tire from Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. has won a 2013 Red Dot Design Award. Mon, 6 May 2013 14:33:01 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509963/goodyear-ranked-no-137-in-list-of-companies-by-sales 20130506/NEWS/130509963 AKRON—Goodyear came in at No. 137 in the latest Fortune 500 listing of companies by sales, the highest mark for U.S.-based rubber product manufacturers. Mon, 6 May 2013 14:51:49 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509964/continental-sales-fall-3-4-percent-during-first-quarter 20130506/NEWS/130509964 HANOVER, Germany—Sales for the Continental A.G. fell 3.4 percent to $10.5 billion from the first quarter of 2012, according to the financial report released by the company. Mon, 6 May 2013 14:45:10 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509966/nokian-blames-slow-market-for-decrease-in-net-sales 20130506/NEWS/130509966 NOKIAN, Finland—Nokian Tyres P.L.C. said a slow market was part of the reason that net sales decreased 13.3 percent in the latest financial quarter. Mon, 6 May 2013 14:28:53 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509968/continental-unveils-all-season-passenger-tire 20130506/NEWS/130509968 UVALDE, Texas—Continental Tire the Americas L.L.C. has previewed the General Altimax RT43 all-season touring tire at a dealer event at the company's Uvalde Proving Grounds. Mon, 6 May 2013 13:49:11 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509969/senate-appears-ready-to-pass-marketplace-fairness-act 20130506/NEWS/130509969 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate has scheduled an early-evening vote May 6 for S. 743, the Marketplace Fairness Act that would require online retailers to collect sales taxes for the states to where they ship goods. Mon, 6 May 2013 12:34:23 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509970/american-tire-acquires-regional-tire-distributors 20130506/NEWS/130509970 CHARLOTTE, N.C.—American Tire Distributors Holdings Inc.'s TriCan Tire Distributors Inc. subsidiary has completed its purchase Regional Tire Distributors Inc. of Burlington, Ontario. Mon, 6 May 2013 12:28:36 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509971/yokohama-promotes-three-executives 20130506/NEWS/130509971 FULLERTON, Calif.—Yokohama Tire Corp. has promoted Tom Masuguchi, Jeremy Kahrs and Alan Easome to senior management positions. Mon, 6 May 2013 12:22:49 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509973/tire-exec-dysfunctional-legislators-hurt-industry 20130503/NEWS/130509973 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—Thirty-six have been accused of spousal abuse. Nineteen have been accused of writing bad checks. Three have been imprisoned for assault, seven arrested for fraud, 14 for drugs, eight for shoplifting and 84 for drunk driving. Fri, 3 May 2013 14:50:20 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509974/rubber-division-seeks-abstracts 20130503/NEWS/130509974 AKRON—The ACS Rubber Division is seeking abstracts of presentations for the organization's 184th Technical Meeting as well as the 10th annual Student Colloquium & Poster Session, to be held during the International Elastomer Conference Oct. Fri, 3 May 2013 14:43:45 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509975/apollo-tyres-opens-hub-in-bangkok 20130503/NEWS/130509975 BANGKOK—Apollo Tyres Ltd. said it has opened a sales office in Bangkok, with Thailand as its hub of operations. Fri, 3 May 2013 14:27:36 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509976/florida-senate-approves-anti-ethanol-bill 20130503/NEWS/130509976 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—By a 33-1 vote, the Florida Senate has approved House Bill 4001, a bill to repeal the state's requirement that all gasoline sold in the state contain at least some ethanol. Fri, 3 May 2013 14:21:45 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509977/goodyear-wins-honda-quality-award 20130503/NEWS/130509977 AKRON—Honda of America has names Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America as a recipient of a supplier award. Fri, 3 May 2013 14:16:09 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509978/chinas-synthetic-rubber-capacity-nears-4-million-tons 20130503/NEWS/130509978 DUBLIN, Ireland—China's synthetic rubber capacity reached 3.9 million metric tons in 2012, and production hit the 3.85 million market, according to a new study by Research and Markets Ltd. Fri, 3 May 2013 14:10:38 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509979/neumaticos-to-distribute-trelleborg-tires 20130503/NEWS/130509979 MEXICO CITY, Mexico—Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas Inc. has signed Neumaticos Muevetierra of Mexico City as a primary distributor for Trelleborg- and Maximo-brand agricultural and forestry tires in Mexico. Fri, 3 May 2013 14:06:02 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509980/chemtura-reports-23-million-loss 20130503/NEWS/130509980 PHILADELPHIA—Polyurethanes additive maker Chemtura reported a $23 million loss in the first quarter on sales of $606 million, blaming the loss on environmental provisions made for a site in France. Fri, 3 May 2013 13:59:49 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509984/styron-trims-sb-latex-capacity 20130502/NEWS/130509984 HORGEN, Switzerland—Styron Europe GmbH has reduced its styrene-butadiene latex output in Europe by 70,000 metric tons. Thu, 2 May 2013 15:48:42 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509982/more-sunshine-space-for-simtec 20130502/NEWS/130509982 MIRAMAR, Fla.—Simtec Silicone Parts L.L.C. is expanding its operation more than three-fold in a move that will relocate the firm's business to Miramar from Madison, Wis. Thu, 2 May 2013 15:52:23 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509983/dash-buys-pathway-polymers 20130502/NEWS/130509983 ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Dash Multi-Corp. has acquired Pathway Polymers, a producer of polyurethane tire fill material and equipment, from the England-based Vita Group. Thu, 2 May 2013 15:50:18 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509985/gm-picks-goodyear-tires-for-trucks 20130502/NEWS/130509985 AKRON—General Motors Co. has selected a variety of Goodyear tires as original equipment fitments for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. Thu, 2 May 2013 15:47:24 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509986/huntsman-shipping-some-mdi-from-plant 20130502/NEWS/130509986 BRUSSELS, Belgium—Huntsman Corp. said it is producing limited amounts of the polyurethane curative methylene diphenyl diisocyanate at its plant in Rozenberg, Netherlands, but its force majeure declaration remains in place. Thu, 2 May 2013 15:46:00 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509987/trelleborg-wins-contract 20130502/NEWS/130509987 MACAE, Brazil—Trelleborg A.B. has won a contract to provide pipeline-technology firm, NOV Flexibles with 25 polyurethane vertebrae bend restrictor assemblies. Thu, 2 May 2013 15:43:41 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509988/lmi-buying-3d3-solutions 20130502/NEWS/130509988 VANCOUVER, British Columbia—LMI Technologies Inc. has agreed to acquire 3D3 Solutions, a supplier of 3D scanning software and hardware products based in Burnaby, British Columbia. Thu, 2 May 2013 15:42:19 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509989/arsenal-purchases-urethane-product-maker-arnco 20130501/NEWS/130509989 NEW YORK—Arsenal Capital Partners has acquired polyurethane product producer Arnco for an undisclosed amount. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:50:40 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509996/stepan-to-acquire-bayer-businesses-expands-polyol-line 20130501/NEWS/130509996 PITTSBURGH—Bayer MaterialScience L.L.C. has agreed to sell its global powder polyester resins business and its U.S.-based liquid polyester resins merchant business to Stepan Co. Wed, 1 May 2013 14:46:11 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509991/brc-rubber-plastics-celebrates-40th-anniversary 20130501/NEWS/130509991 CHURUBUSCO, Ind.—BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is 40 years old today. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:25:36 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509990/bando-usa-becomes-arpm-member 20130501/NEWS/130509990 INDIANAPOLIS—Bando USA Inc. has become the latest company to join the Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:31:00 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509992/goodyear-to-open-new-headquarters-on-may-9 20130501/NEWS/130509992 AKRON—Goodyear officially will open its new global headquarters in Akron on May 9. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:18:25 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509994/survey-78-percent-of-european-vehicles-have-underinflated-tires 20130501/NEWS/130509994 NOKIA, Finland—European motorists are as negligent as Americans about driving with underinflated or worn tires, according to a new survey by Bridgestone Corp. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:05:01 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509995/yokohama-rated-first-in-china-oe-satisfaction-index-study 20130501/NEWS/130509995 TOKYO—Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd said it has been ranked first in the 2012 China Original Equipment Tire Satisfaction Index Study, carried out by research firm JD Power Asia Pacific. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:01:02 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509997/detroit-rubber-group-to-hold-golf-outing-june-11 20130501/NEWS/130509997 DETROIT—The Detroit Rubber Group will hold its 2013 Golf Outing June 11 at the Bay Pointe Golf Club in West Bloomfield, Mich. Wed, 1 May 2013 14:08:31 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509998/byrne-asia-only-real-tire-growth-market-today 20130501/NEWS/130509998 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—Asia is the only real growth area for the tire industry in the near future, according to a speaker at the 29th annual Clemson University Tire Industry Conference. Wed, 1 May 2013 13:59:00 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439995/acs-rubber-division-working-on-new-plan-for-membership 20130430/NEWS/130439995 FAIRLAWN, Ohio—If things go as planned, it won't be long before the ACS Rubber Division has a new plan in place for corporate memberships. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:30:08 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439996/park-ohio-holdings-acquires-hose-manufacturer 20130430/NEWS/130439996 CLEVELAND—Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. said its Fluid Routing Solutions business has acquired most of the assets of Bates Acquisition L.L.C. and Bates Real Estate Acquisition L.L.C. of Lobelville, Tenn. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:20:43 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439997/gao-questions-epas-ability-to-evaluate-harmful-chemicals 20130430/NEWS/130439997 WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency's plans for evaluating potentially harmful chemicals under current law are unclear and may be unrealistic and impractical, according to a report Monday by the investigative arm of the U.S. government. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:14:26 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439998/bridgestone-lays-cornerstone-for-new-thailand-plant 20130430/NEWS/130439998 RAYONG, Thailand—Bridgestone Corp. executives laid the cornerstone April 29 for the company's newest facility—a $615 million plant in Rayong for radial earthmoving tires that should start production by 2015. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:12:12 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439999/used-tire-bill-attached-to-transportation-legislation-in-fla 20130430/NEWS/130439999 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida State Bill 1588, which would outlaw the sale of unsafe used tires, has been added as a provision to a larger transportation bill that was passed unanimously in the Florida Senate. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:09:13 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429945/mississippi-yokohoma-sign-agreement-for-new-tire-plant 20130429/NEWS/130429945 JACKSON, Miss.—It's official: the Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. will be building a $300 million commercial truck tire plant in West Point, Miss. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:26:53 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429947/hankook-reports-gain-in-operating-income 20130429/NEWS/130429947 SEOUL, South Korea —Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. reported a 10.4 percent gain in operating income in the quarter ended March 31 on 1.7-percent lower sales. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:15:25 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429944/usw-serves-notice-for-strike-at-baytown-texas-facility 20130429/NEWS/130429944 BAYTOWN, Texas—United Steelworkers Local 13-2001 said it has given notice to strike should a new contract not be reached by June 15 between the union and management at ExxonMobil's refinery, chemical plant and laboratory in Baytown. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:32:03 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429946/trelleborg-becomes-preferred-tire-supplier-for-nacco 20130429/NEWS/130429946 VILLA ADRIANA, Italy—Trelleborg Wheel Systems has become the preferred and approved supplier of industrial tires for Nacco Materials Handling Group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:21:06 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429948/spare-tire-problem-causes-nissan-to-recall-2013-altimas 20130429/NEWS/130429948 FRANKLIN, Tenn.—Nissan North America Inc. voluntarily is recalling 123,308 2013 Nissan Altimas to inspect the cars’ temporary spare tires for a possible over- or underinflation condition. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:10:10 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429949/tenneco-reports-significantly-higher-first-quarter-profits 20130429/NEWS/130429949 LAKE FOREST, Ill.—Tenneco Inc., the supplier of emission-control and ride-control systems, reported sharply higher first-quarter profits. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:05:59 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429950/rma-motors-forward-with-tire-related-legislation 20130429/NEWS/130429950 WASHINGTON — Like any good lobbying effort, it's a game that usually requires a lot of push and pull action — and the Rubber Manufacturers Association's efforts on behalf of state bills regulating the sale of used tires have not been an... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:36:20 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429951/goodyear-reports-increase-in-operating-net-income 20130426/NEWS/130429951 AKRON—Goodyear reported higher operating and net income for the quarter ended March 31, despite 12.3 percent lower sales. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:58:32 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429952/michelin-adds-two-commercial-tires-to-portfolio 20130426/NEWS/130429952 LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Michelin North America Inc. has added two commercial tire products to its portfolio, a dual trailer tire and a “Michelin-on-Michelin” retreaded tire, both for line-haul operations. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:50:26 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429953/huntsman-issues-force-majeure-at-mdi-plant 20130426/NEWS/130429953 ROZENBURG, Netherlands—Huntsman Polyurethanes has declared force majeure on methylene diphenyl diisocyanate produced at its Rozenberg, Netherlands plant following problems with two suppliers. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:18:22 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429954/kenda-releases-green-energy-touring-tire 20130426/NEWS/130429954 TAIPEI, Taiwan—Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd. has unveiled the Kenda KR 30 “green energy” touring tire that the Taiwanese tire maker said offers reduced noise generation and lowered fuel consumption and more streamlined driving. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:14:05 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429955/cabot-to-close-carbon-black-factory-in-malaysia 20130426/NEWS/130429955 BOSTON—Cabot Corp. is closing its joint venture carbon black factory in Malaysia, blaming manufacturing inefficiencies and raw material costs. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:04:03 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429956/yokohama-to-build-300-million-plant-in-mississippi 20130426/NEWS/130429956 TOKYO—Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. said it will build a $300 million truck and bus tire plant at a site in east central Mississippi during the next two years. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:50:59 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429959/titan-net-profits-operating-income-fall-but-sales-rise 20130425/NEWS/130429959 QUINCY, Ill.—Titan International Inc. reported lower operating and net income for the quarter ended March 31 despite 24.9-percent higher sales. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:19:25 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429957/usw-goodyear-conclude-first-contract-talks 20130425/NEWS/130429957 PITTSBURGH—The United Steelworkers union said it has completed a week of contract talks with Goodyear, and will resume discussions in June after considering initial proposals. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:28:07 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429958/alternative-rubber-plastics-celebrates-20th-anniversary 20130425/NEWS/130429958 AMHERST, N.Y.—Rubber and plastics distributor Alternative Rubber & Plastics Inc. is marking its 20th anniversary. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:23:58 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429960/s-i-industries-founder-and-owner-retiring 20130425/NEWS/130429960 BLAINE, Minn.—Jim Marciniak, founder, owner and president of rubber roller company SI Industries Inc., is retiring. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:16:47 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429961/parker-hannifin-net-income-sales-fall 20130425/NEWS/130429961 CLEVELAND—Parker Hannifin Corp. reported a 17.9 percent decline net income on a 10.6-percent falloff in sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, although operating margins remained strong in a fairly weak global economy. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:11:11 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429962/dana-receives-supplier-award-from-spartan 20130425/NEWS/130429962 MAUMEE, Ohio—Dana Holding Corp. has received the 2012 Star Performer Award from Spartan Motors Inc. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:07:00 EST http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429963/kultevat-continues-work-on-russian-dandelion 20130425/NEWS/130429963 CARLSBAD, Calif.—Kultevat L.L.C. appears to be ready to spread its wings after almost five years of building its operation. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:50:43 EST