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SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 8, 2026 -- Eurobike will turn one of cycling's most contested engineering questions into a centerpiece of its 2026 program. The trade fair, organized by Fairnamic GmbH, plans to showcase 32-inch wheel concepts for gravel and mountain bikes across its exhibition floor and a series of expert sessions before the show opens in Frankfurt on June 24. For component makers, frame developers and buyers, the move offers a working venue to weigh whether larger diameters move from prototype to standard. It also positions the event as a reference point for an industry still deciding where wheel sizes go next.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 7, 2026 -- Ivoclar has published clinical practice guidance for dental professionals working with the Tetric plus composite system, focusing on combined workflows involving Tetric plus Flow and Tetric plus Fill in anterior restorations. The guidance positions Tetric plus Flow as a single-material replacement for both Tetric EvoFlow and Tetric PowerFlow, built around its thixotropic properties — controlled, precise application alongside strong flow when required. Three tips address contouring support, surface imperfection repair and volume or transition adjustment in Class IV, Class V and direct veneer procedures. OptraSculpt Pad and OptraGloss are recommended as supporting instruments throughout.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 7, 2026 -- Vipal Rubber will present the V® Super Hybrid tyre retreading compound as the headline product at The Tire Cologne 2026, with field test data showing mileage performance up to 140 percent above the usual fleet average in severe mixed-terrain operations including wood extraction, animal food transportation and live cargo. Developed for operations combining paved and unpaved roads, the compound addresses durability, mileage performance and casing preservation simultaneously. Frederico Schmidt, General Manager of Vipal EMEA, will lead a public lecture on the technology on 9 June at 11:30am, covering technical retreading challenges and the circular economy case for tyre service life extension. The DV-UMe tread for electric vehicles will also feature at the Vipal booth.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 7, 2026 -- RONAL GROUP returns to The Tire Cologne 2026 in Hall 7.1, Booth C-19, presenting new wheel products and surface technologies for passenger cars, performance vehicles and commercial vehicles to an international trade audience. Leading the product introductions are the RONAL RF2 FORGED, an exclusive forged wheel for the performance and premium segment, and the RONAL R74, a broad-coverage addition to the Essential Line. A jointly developed Hot Stamping surface technology with LEONHARD KURZ and a new ULTRASHIELD coating from the SPEEDLINE TRUCK brand complete the innovation display. RONAL GROUP is also using the fair to introduce a restructured four-line portfolio architecture under the RONAL brand.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 7, 2026 -- THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026 opens on 9 June in Cologne with artificial intelligence positioned as the defining theme across its three-day programme. The leading international trade fair for the tyre and wheel industry will demonstrate AI applications spanning the full sector value chain, from workshop appointment booking and real-time diagnostic systems to tyre development, fleet management and microplastic reduction. Live demonstrations in the Innovation Lab and sessions on the Tire Stage cover both operational deployment today and the regulatory requirements taking shape by 2029. The event runs from 9 to 11 June at Koelnmesse, with BRV — the Bundesverband Reifenhandel und Vulkaniseur-Handwerk e.V. — as the industry sponsor.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 7, 2026 -- iVT International will host a 40-minute panel discussion on machine control and autonomous systems for off-highway vehicles at iVT Expo Cologne on Wednesday 10 June at 2:30pm. The session — titled "Autonomous Future? Exploring the Challenges of Machine Control and Driverless Systems for Off-Highway Vehicles" — takes place at the iVT Live Zone and is free to attend. Tom Stone, editor of iVT International, will moderate a roundtable drawing expertise from component manufacturers and vehicle OEMs across the construction and agricultural sectors. Four specialists from CNH Italia, Volvo CE, Danfoss Power Solutions and Scanreco/CrossControl will take part.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 7, 2026 -- Messe München will stage bauma Shanghai 2026 across two Pudong venues simultaneously, marking the first time the construction machinery trade fair has operated in a "one show, two venues" format. The Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center runs from 23 to 26 November 2026, while the Shanghai New International Expo Centre operates from 24 to 27 November. Both sites run under a unified exhibition concept and product portfolio spanning construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles. Komatsu, LiuGong and Sunward Intelligent are among the confirmed exhibitors, with booth applications from domestic and international companies described as having exceeded advance expectations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 7, 2026 -- APEM, an IDEC company and a global manufacturer of human-machine interface components since 1952, covers panel switches, PCB switches, LED indicators, joysticks and complete panel solutions across a catalog of more than 50,000 part numbers. The company runs a vertically integrated production model that handles raw material processing, tooling, molding, electroplating, testing, assembly and logistics entirely within its own facilities. Custom products account for 75 percent of APEM's total turnover, supported by a base of more than 300 standard series available for tailored adaptation. APEM employs 1,400 people worldwide and serves customers through more than 130 distributors.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 6, 2026 -- Henry Schein, Inc. has elected William K. "Dan" Daniel as Independent Chairman of the Board effective May 21, 2026, as Stanley M. Bergman steps down following 44 years as a Director of the company. Daniel joined the Henry Schein board in May 2025 and brings executive leadership experience across healthcare and industrial businesses, including a 14-year tenure as Executive Vice President at Danaher Corporation. The election places a leader with direct experience in dental sector governance and operations in the chair role at the world's largest provider of healthcare solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Bergman has been named Chairman Emeritus.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 2, 2026 -- spoga+gafa, the Cologne-based international trade fair for garden lifestyle and BBQ, is restructuring its 2026 edition to place the BBQ and Outdoor Adventure theme worlds in closer physical and editorial proximity. Running from June 22 to 24, the fair will stage both segments jointly in one hall, supported by a central special zone, a dedicated BBQ demonstration stage, and a food and trend market. The move is part of the fair's ongoing conceptual development program, which KoelnMesse calls "growing forward."