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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Jyco unveils window sealing process
DEXTER, Mich. (Aug. 20, 2008) — Automotive parts manufacturer Jyco Sealing Technologies Inc. has developed a new co-extrusion process for door and window sealing systems it said will reduce weight, cut costs and improve aesthetics.

Carlisle SynTec program helps building owners save money
CARLISLE, Pa. (Aug. 20, 2008) -- Carlisle SynTec has introduced Roof$ense, a Web-based lifecycle analysis program that enables building owners to calculate the potential energy savings that can be realized from an energy efficient roof design for the next 10, 20 or 30 years.

Lanxess posts solid second quarter earnings, sales
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (Aug. 20, 2008) -- Rubber and specialty chemicals manufacturer Lanxess A.G. improved earnings and sales figures for the second quarter over the same period of 2007.

Dow Reichhold to close, dissolve
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Aug. 20, 2008) -- The Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex L.L.C.joint venture of Dow Chemical Co. and Reichhold, Inc. plans to close all facilities and dissolve before the end of the year.

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Goodyear closing 92 company-owned stores
AKRON (Aug. 19, 2008) — Goodyear will close 92 underperforming company-owned stores by year-end to eliminate about $9 million in annual losses related to those retail outlets.

Cooper-Standard posts strong results
NOVI, Mich. (Aug. 19, 2008) -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., reported sales, gross profit and net income for the second quarter 2008.

Amtel-Vredestein plant suspends production
MOSCOW (Aug. 19, 2008) -- Amtel-Vredestein N.V. has halted production temporarily at its Kirov tire factory because of a lack of working capital.

3M expands distributor’s territory
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Aug. 19, 2008) – 3M Co. has expanded the territory covered by Palmer Holland Co. which handles the firm’s Energy and Advanced Materials line of specialty chemicals and additives.


Bob Smith, co-founder and former president of Thombert Inc., left his mark on the polyurethanes industry before he passed away last year at age 90.
Robert Smith’s legacy carries on at Thombert, PMA
NEWTON, Iowa—Polyurethane product pioneer Robert Smith was easy to underestimate. He was known as an astute businessman, likable, willing to lend a hand whenever necessary. Smith could be trusted, was loyal and a great organizer, friends and acquaintances said at the recent Polyurethane Manufacturers Association meeting in San Antonio.

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