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50th anniversary gallery: Natural rubber through the years

In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we're offering a look inside the Rubber & Plastics News archives.
New Products: Mehler launches sustainable alternative to RFL

Textile producer Mehler Engineered Products Group has released a sustainable alternative to established resorcinol formaldehyde latex (RFL) treatments.
NAHAD moves convention site to Scottsdale, Arizona

NAHAD has moved the location of its 2021 Annual Meeting & Convention to Scottsdale, Ariz.
Eco Lubricantes to distribute LSI Chemical products

Eco Lubricantes will begin distribution of LSI Chemical products throughout Costa Rica.
Cooper Standard expands cost-saving plan, optimistic about recovery (updated)

Cooper Standard Holdings Inc.'s reorganization plan has expanded a bit with the identification of a second technical center for closure.
Hankook: Americans still planning to travel for holidays

Three-quarters of Americans said they plan to travel for the holidays; however they are changing how and when they venture out.
BFGoodrich tire technology inspires hunting boot design

Michelin North America Inc.'s BFGoodrich brand knows a thing or two about traction and grip in muddy, rocky terrain. Now, the tire maker is taking that expertise off-road for a different kind of "shoe."
Cimbar restructures distribution and sales

Chatsworth, Ga.-based Cimbar wants to "drive growth" through new and existing channels.
New Products: Videos spotlight French Oil's hydraulic presses

French Oil Mill Machinery Co. has released a series of videos that showcase hydraulic press designs.
AirBoss takes full ownership of defense joint venture

AirBoss of America has acquired the 45 percent minority interest in AirBoss Defense Group it did not previously own from Critical Solutions Holdings.
Rubber Division seeking abstracts for Spring Technical Meeting

The ACS Rubber Division is accepting abstracts for presentations at the 199th Technical Meeting.
Ace partners with Rubber Heart for international marketing, sales

Ace Products and Consulting L.L.C. has appointed Rubber Heart Ltd. as a dedicated international marketing, public relations and sales partner.
Rubber Division gears up for virtual International Elastomer Conference

The ACS Rubber Division's 2020 International Elastomer Conference may be virtual, but the event is set to include many of the programs, events and networking opportunities that have become staples of the traditional in-person format events.
CAR appoints board chair, welcomes 3 board members

The Center for Automotive Research has a new chair and three new board members.
General Silicones offers up new bonding sheets

General Silicones has developed what the company calls a "new and improved" Anisotropic Conductive Film bonding sheets suitable for LCD panel manufacturing and other industries using a hot-pressing process.