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EPA, NHTSA fuel efficiency rollback data under fire
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration claims the fuel economy standards review under President Obama was rushed and politically motivated. Now, critics of the new proposal to freeze the standards at 2020 levels argue that it's the Trump administration that's playing politics.
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Automotive tool makers caught in tariff crossfire
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—A profit pinch point is developing for auto makers and suppliers working on new vehicle platforms: the cost of the tools to build them.
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Rubber-modified asphalt a key growth area for tire recycling
WASHINGTON—Tire-derived fuel and rubber-modified asphalt are the key growth areas in tire recycling, according to John Sheerin, director, end-of-life tire programs, at the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association.
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Will automated tire plants employ fewer people?
COLOGNE, Germany—Two distinct lines of thought emerged regarding the impact of digitalization and automation technologies on employment in the tire industry at this year's Future Tire conference in Cologne.
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ITEC to make tire failure analysis a focus at show
Aug 20, 2018AKRON—The 2018 International Tire Exhibition & Conference technical program will focus one of its eight tracks on Tire Failure Analysis, with seven speakers slated to talk on the topic.
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Motion CEO Tim Breen dies
Aug 20, 2018BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Tim Breen, Motion Industries president and CEO, has died.
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European Chemicals Agency proposal limits PAHs in rubberized turf
Aug 20, 2018HELSINKI—The European Chemicals Agency released details of a Dutch-led proposal to limit the content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in rubber granules used in synthetic turf and other play surfaces.
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Simtec completes leadership transition
Aug 20, 2018MIRAMAR, Fla.—Simtec Silicone Parts has completed its leadership transition to the Rico Group, a global network of businesses focused on liquid silicone rubber molding technology.
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Consultant: LSR the fastest-growing among the four main silicones
Aug 20, 2018CLEVELAND—Demand for silicones is expected to grow significantly through 2024, and liquid silicone rubber is a big part of that growth.
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SunSource to acquire United Distribution Group
Aug 20, 2018ADDISON, Ill.—SunSource Holdings completed a definitive agreement to acquire United Distribution Group, a distributor of fluid conveyance in the energy, mining and industrial markets.
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River Bend finalizes acquisition of Scotty's Hydraulic
Aug 20, 2018SOUTH BEND, Ind.—River Bend Hose Specialty completed an acquisition of Scotty's Hydraulic Services, expanding its capabilities and its footprint.
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R.D. Abbott demonstrates 3D with LSR at NPE
Aug 20, 2018ORLANDO, Fla.—There's a lot of buzz about 3D printing of liquid silicone rubber, and R.D. Abbott and M.R. Mold & Engineering attracted attention at NPE2018 with live demonstrations of the process.
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University of Akron to cut degrees, degree tracks; invest in polymer science
Aug 17, 2018AKRON—The University of Akron is cutting almost 20 percent of its degrees and degree tracks.
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Datwyler posts financial gains as demand for seals rises
Aug 17, 2018ALTDORF, Switzerland—Datwyler Group increased its first half net revenue by 7.7 percent year-on-year to $698 million.
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