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Vip launches university-style training program
LA HABRA, Calif.—Vip Rubber and Plastic has taken on-the-job training of its employees to a new level.
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Enviro taking steps toward scrap-tire derived fuel
STOCKHOLM—Swedish recycled carbon black maker Enviro is touring the results of a study showing that the pyrolysis oil it extracts from scrap tires can be used as fuel.
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EPA racing clock for 50-state emissions plan
WASHINGTON—Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler defended the Trump administration's proposal to scale back tailpipe emissions standards and held out hope for an agreement with California on a national program that would make compliance less costly for auto makers.
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Experts say electric vehicles put greater emphasis on lightweight parts
DETROIT—The global auto industry has taken a big shine to electric vehicles, and the shockwave is hitting auto makers, materials companies and parts suppliers at nearly every tier level.
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After better auto sales than expected in 2018, what will 2019 bring?
Jan 18, 2019In 2019, demand for light vehicles will continue to be supported by at least one more year of accelerating wage growth and rising employment levels.
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Continental appoints new earthmoving product manager
Jan 18, 2019HANOVER, Germany—Continental has appointed Reinhard Klant as the new earthmoving product line manager at Continental Commercial Specialty Tires.
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Evonik buying 3D printing material specialist
Jan 18, 2019AUSTIN, Texas—Specialty chemicals company Evonik is acquiring a Texas-based maker of powered polymers used in 3D printing.
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FCA selects Falken Wildpeak M/T as OE on Wrangler Rubicon
Jan 18, 2019RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.—FCA has selected the Falken-brand Wildpeak Mud Terrain tire as an optional OE fitment on the company's 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
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Hoosier named Formula Vee spec tire supplier
Jan 18, 2019TOPEKA, Kan.—The Sports Car Club of America has designated Hoosier Racing Tire as the exclusive race tire supplier for its Formula Vee class for the 2019-21 seasons for all club events.
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Federal shutdown threatens to delay vehicle launches
Jan 18, 2019DETROIT—Vehicle certification is among the functions halted by the nearly four-week partial shutdown of the federal government, meaning auto makers could face delays in launching new and updated models if the impasse in Washington drags on.
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Rhino Health to construct glove plant in New Mexico
Jan 17, 2019CHURCH ROCK, N.M.—Rhino Health is investing $49 million in a new nitrile glove manufacturing facility and warehouse in New Mexico.
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Continental exec says industry must educate about advanced safety features
Jan 17, 2019DETROIT—Consumers won't value the advanced safety technologies being developed for self-driving vehicles if they don't understand how they work, Samir Salman, Continental's North American CEO, said Jan.16 at the Automotive News World Congress.
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New Products: FRX Polymers introduces Nofia non-halogenated polyphosphonates
Jan 17, 2019CHELMSFORD, Mass.—FRX Polymers has made available its Nofia non-halogenated polyphosphonates for use in UL 94 V-0 high-temperature polyurethane flexible foams for the transportation and electronics industries.
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R.D. Abbott inks distribution deal with RDC
Jan 17, 2019LOUISVILLE, Ky.—R.D. Abbott has reached an agreement with Italian firm RDC to be exclusive distributor in the U.S. and Canada of RDC's line of rubber dispersion chemicals.
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