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 RN, 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
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On leading with strength, empathy: 5 questions with Uth's Julia Uth
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On leading with a focus on people: 5 questions with H.B. Chemical's Joe Moran

As vice president and director of HB Chemical Corp., Joe Moran has led his teams through successes and challenges. He shares insights into doing both with Rubber News reporter Andrew Schunk.
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PFAS class-action suit against 3M, DuPont dismissed

A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals' Sixth Circuit has thrown out a large class-action lawsuit filed by a Glendale, Ohio, firefighter against 10 chemical companies over exposure to PFAS chemicals.
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(Updated) PFAS settlement: Chemours, DuPont, Corteva settle Ohio suit

The Nov. 29 settlement resolves a February 2018 lawsuit brought against the chemical companies by the state of Ohio in Washington County regarding Chemour's WashingtonWorks facility along the Ohio River.
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Dow, Circusil embark on silicone rubber recycling journey

Dow Chemical Co. and Circusil L.L.C. are pairing up for silicone recycling with a 50,000-sq.-ft. plant in Paris, Ky., which is to be operational by Q4 2024.
Roembke Manufacturing and Design, Arburg and host company R.D. Abbott came together Nov. 2 to discuss advancements in TPE and LSR processing.
Curiosity key: R.D. Abbott, Roembke, Arburg team up for solutions at open house

A gathering on advancements in LSR and TPE injection molding drew about 60 people to NovationSi, R.D. Abbott's Northeast Ohio manufacturing subsidiary.
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ACS Rubber Division names six as 2024 winners of Science & Technology Awards

The ACS Rubber Division announced the recipients of its 2024 Science & Technology Awards, honoring accomplishments from the cultivation and breeding of guayule to innovations in rubber fatigue testing.
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Hexpol, bullish on American TPE market, buys Star Thermoplastics

Hexpol A.B. looks to replicate its European TPE market success in North America, a strategy that begins with the $26.5 million acquisition of Star Thermoplastic Alloys and Rubbers Inc.
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USTMA, USGS collaborate on research into 6ppd alternative

The USTMA and U.S. Geological Survey are partnering on a joint research project aimed at evaluating potential alternatives to 6ppd for use in tires.
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AirBoss stabilizes in financial results during difficult Q3

Buoyed by lucrative contracts within its defense group but still facing economic headwinds, AirBoss of America Corp. "demonstrated a degree of stability" in its third quarter financials for 2023.
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Fishing groups sue 13 tire manufacturers for use of 6ppd under Endangered Species Act

The Environmental Protection Agency granted tribes' petition to analyze the chemical 6ppd under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
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VRC Engineered Solutions to close Classic Molding

VRC Engineered Solutions issued a WARN notice to 111 employees at its Chicago-area plastic injection molder Classic Molding.
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Edward Kresge, polymer pioneer, dies at 88

Edward Kresge, the 2010 Charles Goodyear Medalist who held 50 patents after 32 years at Exxon Chemical Co., died Oct. 30 at the age of 88.
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Belt Power adds Reliable Rubber, its third bolt-on in last year

Belt Power, under the ownership of private equity firm Platte River Equity, is growing through acquisition.
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Wacker Chemie's sales, earnings margins fall in Q3

Lower prices, demand and volumes presented a ‘challenging' environment for the German chemical company.