Wacky World of Rubber: I missed Rubber Eraser Day!

Of course there's a day for everything. Many days on the calendar, in fact, are used to celebrate more than one "milestone." But I must admit my dismay when I found out that April 15 not only is Tax Day, but also apparently is Rubber Eraser Day.

Access to vehicle data an issue for companies

Bridgestone gains original equipment fitments on new BMW models

Adidas introduces fully recyclable running shoe

Lord to expand Germany plant

Auto makers outline the key to healthy supplier relationships

Honda to stop Ohio shift to prepare for electrified autos

Anchorage to ban flame retardants

James Walker consolidates North American operations

Rubber & Plastics News unveils updated website

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio—has updated its news website at rubbernews.com.

National Transportation Safety Board seeks to help companies in tight spots

HILTON HEAD, S.C.If your product is involved in a catastrophic road accident, Peter C. Knudson, public affairs officer at the National Transportation Safety Board, has a piece of advice for you: "Give us a call."

Natural rubber, silica technology could lower truck tire rolling resistance

HANOVER, Germany—Rubber reinforcements producer Evonik Industries has developed a silica/silane technology for use in natural rubber compounds it claims could help reduce rolling resistance in medium truck and bus tires.

Arburg assures U.K. customers that Brexit will not impact support services

LOSSBURG, Germany—Injection molding press maker Arburg is reassuring customers in the United Kingdom that they will continue to receive support regardless of what happens during the Brexit process.

Vail Rubber to add manufacturing plant

ST. JOSEPH, Minn.Vail Rubber Works is growing its presence with a new manufacturing facility located about five miles up the road from its headquarters.

Mitsubishi Chemical to add TPE capacity in India

MUMBAI, IndiaMitsubishi Chemical is planning to build a facility to manufacture thermoplastic elastomers at its production site in Silvassa, eastern India.

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Walt Ripple leads PolyOne's sustainability efforts

AVON LAKE, Ohio—As PolyOne's first-ever vice president of sustainability, Walt Ripple has gone back to school.

Mazda diesel is here at last. Will it sell?

NEW YORKMazda is betting its long-anticipated diesel engine will help burnish its premium image in the U.S. But the first diesel model to arrive here, the CX-5 crossover, might be a tough sell.

3D printing is strange to me, but getting familiar to manufacturers

DETROITAuto makers and their suppliers have become increasingly interested in 3D technology.

Michelin, Continental earn spots on Forbes 'best large employers' list

GREENVILLE, S.C.Forbes magazine has ranked Michelin North America and Continental's North American activities among its best large employersthose with at least 1,000 employeesin the U.S.

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