PE firm Wynnchurch buys distributor Buchanan Rubber
ROSEMONT, Ill.—Private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital has purchased Toronto-based Buchanan Rubber Ltd. to be part of its distribution platform.
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Rhino Health to establish glove manufacturing plant in New Mexico
CHURCH ROCK, N.M.—Rhino Health plans to invest in a manufacturing facility and warehouse to produce nitrile gloves.
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Year in Review: Non-tire firms restructure, expand operations
Two of the industry's biggest, non-tire rubber product makers restructured in 2018, while plenty of others embarked on expansions and new deals. We look back at some of the year's key moments.
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Pyrolyx relocates to U.S., delays 'no confidence' vote
MUNICH—Pyrolyx has postponed a Dec. 12 general meeting specially arranged for a vote of no confidence in chief financial officer Sven Eric Molzahn.
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Goodyear promotes Jon Bellissimo, Laura Duda to new positions
AKRON—Goodyear is promoting Jon Bellissimo to senior vice president, global operations and technology, and Laura Duda to senior vice president, global communications, and chief communications officer.
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Bridgestone plans Tennessee tire plant expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations plans to expand its Warren County, Tenn., production plant as part of a three-year, $40 million project.
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Editorial: Priorities guide William Stockwell's path for family business
William Stockwell is one who has always had his priorities in order. During his four decades at his family's firm, he often has opted to make the tough choices.
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Borflex acquires Swiss rubber components maker
HERMES, France—Borflex has acquired Rex Articoli Tecnici, a Swiss manufacturer of rubber and plastics parts.
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USMCA signed, but Chinese tariffs still loom over industry
WASHINGTON—Tire, auto and labor interests reacted hopefully but cautiously to two major trade moves made by President Trump.
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Cabot facility celebrates 75 years
VILLE PLATTE, La.—Cabot celebrated 75 years of operation at its Ville Platte carbon black manufacturing facility Nov. 25.
