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As California's autonomous vehicle population doubles, so do crashes
In the beginning, self-driving vehicles could be spotted only on the streets near Silicon Valley tech companies whose work made them possible. Now they're much more widespread.
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Executive of the Year: Knowledge of business, industry sets William Stockwell apart
PHILADELPHIA—William Stockwell's sense and hands-on attitude are a few of the reasons why he was chosen as the Rubber & Plastics News 2018 Rubber Industry Executive of the Year.
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Cooper Tire, Sailun to form joint venture, build truck, bus tire plant
FINDLAY, Ohio—Cooper Tire and Sailun Vietnam have agreed to set up a joint venture to oversee the construction of a radial truck and bus tire plant in Vietnam rated at more than 2 million units annually.
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California-based GoProto expands into Asia-Pacific region
Dec 12, 2018MOUNT WAVERLEY, Australia—3D prototyping and short-run manufacturer GoProto has opened a 9,000-sq.-ft. facility in Mount Waverley, a Melbourne suburb.
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Myers Industries appoints Kevin Brackman as CFO
Dec 12, 2018AKRON—Myers Industries has named Kevin Brackman as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately.
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USMCA signed, but Chinese tariffs still loom over industry
Dec 12, 2018WASHINGTON—Tire, auto and labor interests reacted hopefully but cautiously to two major trade moves made by President Trump.
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GRT adds offerings, expands into new territories
Dec 12, 2018PARAGOULD, Ark.—GRT Rubber Technologies is expanding by branching out into new product lines and territories and investing in new capabilities.
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Cabot facility celebrates 75 years
Dec 12, 2018VILLE PLATTE, La.—Cabot celebrated 75 years of operation at its Ville Platte carbon black manufacturing facility Nov. 25.
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich signs used tire bill
Dec 12, 2018COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed into law a bill that makes it illegal to mount unsafe used tires on vehicles within the state.
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Wacky World of Rubber: Nintendo technology brings cardboard, rubber bands to life
Dec 12, 2018If you're looking for a creative gift for the young engineer in your life, and you'd prefer that it incorporate rubber somehow, maybe it's time to start looking at cardboard.
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AirBoss expanding custom compounding facilities
Dec 12, 2018NEWMARKET, Ontario—AirBoss of America is expanding its custom mixing capabilities at its facilities in North Carolina and Ontario.
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New Products: Solvay adds to Ryton line
Dec 11, 2018BOLLATE, Italy—Solvay has launched its first batch of Ryton polyphenylene sulphide extrusion grades that complement its Ryton PPS injection molding materials for use together in demanding automotive cooling line assembly applications.
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Samuel Choi named CEO of Kumho Tire USA
Dec 11, 2018ATLANTA—Kumho has promoted Samuel Choi, currently head of Kumho Mexico, to be CEO of Kumho Tire USA, succeeding Hai Eok "Harry" Choi, who is resigning from that position in order to "pursue new career opportunities."
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