DORAL, Fla.—Vipal Rubber recently debuted its VM540 tread for mixed surfaces.

NEW CASTLE, Del.—TA insturments has unveiled a new thermomechanical analyzer which precisely measures dimensional changes of materials from -150°C to 1000°C.

MIDLAND, Mich.—Dow Chemical released its EA-4700 CV adhesive, a silicone solution for transportation assembly.

BROOKFIELD, Wis.—Exact Metrology has unveiled its Artec LEO 3D scanner.

HACKENSACK, N.J,—Master Bond has unveiled a new adhesive.

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.