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Column: Value is the stuff in custom mixing

When it comes to custom mixing, size is important. Value is paramount.

New legacy taking shape at Stockwell Elastomerics
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New legacy taking shape at Stockwell Elastomerics

There's more than one way to construct a company legacy. After building a strong one for more than a century, Stockwell Elastomerics has taken a step toward a new identity at the Philadelphia-based maker of silicone goods.

Column: Business trips possible because of essential workers
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Column: Business trips possible because of essential workers

I did something a little crazy last week. I'm sure some of my family, friends and coworkers think it was reckless. I went on a business trip.

Editorial: Associations see opportunity for progress under new administration
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Editorial: Associations see opportunity for progress under new administration

President Biden has been clear about his vision for the country and the policies he will pursue in areas such as infrastructure, climate, sustainability and foreign relations—all spaces with the potential for major impacts on the tire, rubber and related sectors.

Editorial: Against a backdrop of turmoil, M&A deals give glimpse of normalcy
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Editorial: Against a backdrop of turmoil, M&A deals give glimpse of normalcy

Nothing magically erased what the rubber industry and world went through last year. Still, there are some signs things may be returning to normal.

Column: Lessons from the 2020 Best Places to Work
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Column: Lessons from the 2020 Best Places to Work

The way 2020 has gone, I think everyone can stand to hear some good news. And as an added bonus we'll fold in some lessons that may come in handy.

Editorial: Silicone hit hard by pandemic, expected to bounce back
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Editorial: Silicone hit hard by pandemic, expected to bounce back

One statistic that really puts the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic into perspective is this: the silicone market will take a bigger hit this year than it did heading into the Great Recession.

Column: Still far way from normal
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Column: Still far way from normal

As I write this column, I'm the only person here at the Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, office of Crain Communications, which is supposed to house most of the staff members of Rubber & Plastics News and our sister publication, Tire Business.

Editorial: While sustainability talk rises, scrap tire recycling regresses
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Editorial: While sustainability talk rises, scrap tire recycling regresses

While there seemingly is so much activity going on with regard to sustainability, it's sad to see that there has been some backsliding in the recycling of scrap tires, one of the most basic ways to achieve progress and success in sustainability.

Column: Medical not totally bullet proof
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Column: Medical not totally bullet proof

The COVID-19 pandemic may have spurred some medical growth, but that growth hasn't been consistent.

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