Jim Johnson

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Johnson joined Rubber & Plastics News in January 2020 as a long-time reporter for parent company Crain Communications Inc. Most recently, he served as a writer for Plastics News.

He started in working for daily newspapers in 1985 before joining Crain in 1997. Johnson graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Point Park University in Pittsburgh.

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Corrie MacColl progressing on processing plant in Cameroon

LONDON—Progress continues on a new multimillion-dollar latex and natural rubber processing facility for Corrie MacColl in Cameroon that's slated to be operational later this year.
Corrie MacColl unifies distribution units under one name

LONDON—Corrie MacColl Ltd. is simplifying its global distribution business and adopting a unified name for the operations that once held three different monikers.
UHP tires continue to gain traction in mainstream

Ultra-high-performance tires are becoming more commonplace on the road as more and more consumers seek them out.
Cabot, Tokai progress on carbon black emission cutbacks

Both Cabot Corp. and Tokai Carbon CB Ltd. are providing updates on multimillion-dollar projects at their carbon black plants designed to improve emission controls.
USW alleges COVID-19 safety violations at Kumho plant

MACON, Ga.—The United Steelworkers and company officials are at odds over COVID-19 conditions at a Kumho Tire USA Inc. plant in Georgia.
Tire sales rebounding as economy starts to reopen

NEW YORK—GfK Group says year-to-date tire sales have gained steam in recent weeks, but the recovery during the rest of the year could be inconsistent.
Mavis faces lawsuit related to deadly New York limo crash

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.—The estate of a woman, one of 20 people killed in 2018 during a limousine accident in New York state, is suing Mavis Discount Tire Inc.
Feds extend PPP deadline into August with billions left in program

WASHINGTON — The federal Paycheck Protection Program lifeline for small businesses is still open for business after Congress passed a five-week extension.
Avon to exit dairy business, concentrate on protection gear unit

MELKSHAM, England—Avon Rubber is getting out of the milking equipment business to devote full energy to personal protection gear.
Tire firms turn up marketing creativity during sports void

Tire companies often use sports to connect with their target audiences, but when COVID-19 came along, all that changed.
Trade groups seek one-page solution for PPP loan forgiveness

A Senate bill seeks to cut the paperwork small businesses need to fill out to have their federal Paycheck Protection Program loans foregiven.
TIA continues online education in July

Service on commercial tires is the focus of a new round of Zoom webinars being offered by the Tire Industry Association.
Cabot's Louisiana plant upgrades will improve emissions, add jobs

Cabot Corp. will begin work next year on a $90 million project to capture waste heat to generate electricity.
Carbon Resources Recovery claims legal victory in ongoing dispute with ReOil

VANCOUVER, British Columbia—Tire pyrolysis technology is at the center of a legal dispute between Carbon Resources Recovery and ReOil.
Senate votes to extend PPP loan deadline

WASHINGTON—The federal Paycheck Protection Program lifeline for small businesses might be getting a bit longer.