Jim Johnson [email protected] See All Staff Page Recent Stories CEO Brenda Chamulak: Tekni-Plex in state of 'significant transformation' The Wayne, Pa.-based company, with a new CEO, has grown signficantly over the past year through a series of transactions. Transactions that are getting the company moving "from a growth perspective." Molded Dimensions expands with injection molding deal Molded Dimensions is adding plastics expertise with its latest acquisition. All-State acquires Allied Plastics, expands thermoforming capabilities Allied Plastics is an "exceptional business" poised for "continued growth," according to All-State Industries. How does All-State's new ownership of the company enhance this? ExxonMobil gains Nobel Prize-winning technology with acquisition ExxonMobil Chemical Co. will buy a California-based materials supplier, combining Nobel Prize-winning technology with ExxonMobil's "complementary" processes. Molded Devices adds Northeast U.S., Asia capacity with Seitz purchase With the purchase of injection molding company Seitz L.L.C., Molded Devices Inc. is increasing its manufacturing capacity in the U.S. and China. Michelin sees UHP tires as growth market UHP, despite being a relatively small segment of overall sales in the tire industry, is a key market for Michelin. French: Learn something every day The third-generation leader at his family-owned firm, says he still is in learning mode after more than 50 years on the job. Tekni-Plex buys M-Industries Packaging and medical products maker Tekni-Plex Inc. is buying M-Industries L.L.C., marking Tekni-Plex's 16th acquisition in the last five years. Role of tires changing as tech-driven auto industry evolves The role that tires play in society is changing, and so is the technology behind their development. Sustainable rubber at heart of NGO effort An international forest certification group is launching a new campaign aimed at rubber producers. 5 for 50: 5 everyday uses for rubber bands Whether they are called rubber bands, gum bands or elastic loops, these humble workhorses of home, business and office are ubiquitous. Pirelli launches high-load P Zero for larger EVs, AVs The new product offers added load capacity and lowered rolling resistance. Eastman Chemical finds buyer for tire additives business A New York-based private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners will buy Eastman Chemical's tire additives business with an eye toward enhancing the operation. Honeywell to produce nitrile gloves to supply Premier Honeywell is working with health care supplies provider Premier Inc. to produce hundreds of millions of gloves per year on U.S. soil. Trinseo focus shifts after selling SR assets to Synthos A pair of major synthetic rubber deals are making news around the world, including some well-known names in the business. Load More