Andrew Schunk

Reporter

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330-865-6115

Award-winning journalist Andrew Schunk brings more than two decades of journalism experience in reporting, photography and editing to his position.

He previously served as editor of the Hudson Hub-Times and Twinsburg Bulletin newspapers, weekly publications in the Dix Communications and GateHouse News Media lineage.

When he’s not working for RPN, Andy enjoys running, memoir writing, reading, golfing and aviation history. He and his wife, Gina, a pilot herself, live in Cuyahoga Falls with their collie, Bailey.

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Recent Stories
Aerofoam closed cell foam
Aerofoam invests $11.5 million to establish manufacturing footprint in S.C.

Hira Industries subsidiary Aerofoam USA L.L.C. is bringing manufacturing to North America for the first time, settling in rural South Carolina.
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USTMA, California EPA move ahead with 6ppd 'alternatives analysis'

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control and the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association provided further insight into the scientific, legislative and regulatory process related to the tire additive 6ppd.
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Yokohama, USW reach tentative labor pact in Virginia

Yokohama Tire Corp. and the United Steelworkers union have reached a tentative agreement on a four-year labor contract.
Bridgestone Americas expansion, Warren County, Tenn., site
Bridgestone to invest $550 million in Tenn. plant

With one of its largest U.S. capital investments to date, Bridgestone Americas will undertake a $550 million expansion of its truck and bus plant in Tennessee.
Wacker HCR capacity expansion, Charleston, Tenn.
Wacker launches feasibility study for $200 million Tenn. expansion

Strong U.S. demand for silicone products is pushing Wacker Chemie A.G. to launch a feasibility study for a $200 million HCR capacity expansion in the Tennessee Valley.
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USW: Ratified, satisfied with labor pacts

The United Steelworkers have ratified labor contract agreements covering nearly 12,000 workers across three major tire makers—Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear.
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Biotech, branding, education keys to updating textile industry

A panel of experts at the June 14-16 IME South Conference discuss what the textile industry must do to break away from its archaic tendencies.
Minnesota Rubber, Plastics, new innovation center, acquired by Trelleborg
Trelleborg sails into 'known waters' with Minnesota Rubber, Plastics acquisition

Following the sale of its wheel systems to Yokohama, Trelleborg now is set to acquire Minnesota Rubber and Plastics—which CEO Peter Nilsson says is 'an excellent fit' for the company.
Hexpol Silicone Compounding moves from Mogadore, Ohio, to Akron, triples space
Hexpol Silicones nearly triples space with move to Akron facility

The company's short move from Mogadore, Ohio, will have long-term benefits, as the company increased from about 14,000 square feet to 40,000 square feet.
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Danfoss Power Solutions, former Eaton Hydraulics see success a year after purchase

One year following Danfoss' acquisition of Eaton Corp.'s hydraulics segment, the combination of the similarly-size companies is proving that there is strenght in unity.
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Trelleborg to buy Minnesota Rubber and Plastics for $950 million

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics will complement and strengthen Trelleborg's position in the rubber product space, according to Peter Nillson, president and CEO of Trelleborg Group.
United Steelworkers reaches tentative labor contract with Bridgestone, Goodyear, Michelin
USW makes trio of just-in-time labor contract deals with major tire makers

The United Steelworkers has reached tentative labor agreements with major tire manufacturers Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin.
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USW, ContiTech reach ‘fair' labor pact

The contract, shaped by today's labor market, affects workers across three locations, including Lincoln, Neb.; Marysville, Ohio; and Sun Prairie, Wis.
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ContiTech's acquisition of WCCO Belting the right fit for family, farming

As ContiTech looks toward "Farm 2030," a smart farming mission driven by motorization, digitalization and automation, the company calls intelligent agriculture "the nutrient for the field of the future." How does WCCO help Conti with this mission?
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Minnesota Rubber and Plastics expansion accelerates time-to-market

"More than a square footage or facility for tours," Minnesota Rubber and Plastics' new innovation center represents a new way to do business within the medical industry, MRP CEO Jay Ward says.