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Setting the standard in elastomer coatings ✅   GBIE is proud to lead the way in developing and manufacturing high-performance coatings for elastomeric materials, engineered to meet the most demanding standards.   Our portfolio features two core product lines: the renowned ‘ARC-‘ series (Abrasion Resistant Coatings) and the recently launched ‘Eco-‘ series, which offers economical, eco-friendly, and easy-to-use solutions. Leveraging advanced technical expertise and a specialized R&D laboratory, GBIE is dedicated to innovating new coatings, flock adhesives, primers and cleaners that push the boundaries of performance.   Contact our Director of Business Development and Technical Sales, Greg Roush, to discuss our latest product innovations and how they can benefit your products!   #DurabilityGoesOn #SLIPCOAT #EcoCoat #RubberIndustry #Coatings Dr David Bareich, Ph.D. RUBBER HEART

Happy Halloween from #RubberHeart♾ 💀🖤 therubberheart.com #HappyHalloween2024 #Halloween #RubberIndustry #RubberMarketing David Gail RUBBER HEART

🚨 When it comes to rubber industry education, we're your best resource! Our training opportunities cover a wide variety of important topics and are offered all throughout the year. 🔎 View all training opportunities and see how we can be a valuable asset to your professional development: https://lnkd.in/gaVq5TPD 🎟️ TRAINING PASS: You can purchase a training pass to attend all our virtual courses and webinars for ONE YEAR for ONE PRICE. Individual passes, as well as company level passes with tiers of up to 50 trainees are available. 🏆 CEUs: You are eligible to receive continuing education units (CEUs) for many of our courses through our partnership with the University of Akron. 📆 2025 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: Over 30 training opportunities have been scheduled so far for 2025 and many more will be added. January and February training: NEW WEBINAR SERIES - Fridays January 10-February 28: Sustainability in Elastomers January 14 – Webinar: Utilizing Lab Equipment for Efficient Development & Problem Solving January 16 – Webinar: Managing Scientists & Engineers January 21 – Course: Essentials of Rubber Technology January 22 – Course: Essentials of Silicone Rubber January 28 – Webinar: Basics of Polymer Testing & Processing February 4 – Course: Sponge Rubber 101 February 6 – Course: Carbon Blacks Manufacturing, Properties & Applications in Rubber Compounds February 11 – Webinar: Optimizing Rubber Molding Process through Advanced Simulations February 13 – Course: Understanding Your Data February 19 – Course: Global Regulatory Compliance in the Rubber Industry February 20 – Course: Dynamic Viscoelastic Properties February 25 – Webinar: Elastomers for Selective Gas Separation, including Carbon Capture 🏃 SELF-PACED TRAINING Flexible and easy access means that you can enroll anytime and complete your studies in your own home and at your own pace. There is no time limit to complete the online courses and you can start at any time. Courses include Basic Rubber Technology, Intermediate Rubber Technology & Advanced Rubber Technology. #RubberIndustry #RubberTraining

Introducing the #Synthos Synthetic Rubber ‘PLUS’ brand! As demand grows for our ISCC PLUS- certified synthetic rubber solutions, we're very happy to introduce a fresh identity for these materials. All our plants in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic hold ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, enabling us to offer our entire product portfolio as bio, bio-circular or circular-attributed materials under this standard - and we were proud to be the first in our industry to achieve this. Together these facilities have an annual production capacity of 760,000 tons, producing a broad range of high-quality synthetic rubbers, including SSBR, BR, ESBR and HSR, used throughout the tire industry and in technical rubber applications worldwide. For those seeking our ISCC PLUS- certified materials, look no further than SPRINTAN® PLUS, SYNTECA® PLUS, KER® PLUS, and BUNA® PLUS. Thanks to our partnership with Sphera, a leader in product life cycle assessment solutions, we have a cradle-to-gate Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for every grade we offer. This level of transparency gives our customers a clear view of the reduced carbon footprint these materials offer over standard options, allowing them to make choices that lead to a measurable reduction in their own products' environmental impact. Every innovation deserves a name as clear as its impact, and with ‘PLUS’ leading the way, we’re excited to see demand continue to rise for our advanced, sustainable synthetic rubber solutions! #syntheticrubber #circulareconomy #iscc

Take a look at a selection of the diverse range of products we supply to some of the world's leading manufacturers 👀 It's not just about what we deliver to others though. Just think what we could do for you! 🚀 Whether you require large or small volumes of custom rubber or plastic parts and assemblies, AE Rubber (UK) is your partner every step of the way. Explore what we can offer at: 🌍 aerubber.co.uk #RubberIndustry #PlasticsIndustry Karl Snitch RUBBER HEART

Not a member? You’re missing out! Discover new opportunities in the #rubberindustry with Rubber Division, ACS membership! If you want to be part of a community dedicated to professional growth and the advancement of rubber science and technology, take a closer look at what becoming a Rubber Division, ACS member means. With individual, student and corporate memberships available, anyone in the global rubber industry can access valuable resources and a network that supports learning, career and professional development, and business opportunities. Along with savings on events, extensive training & educational programmes, and research services, members also receive a complimentary online subscription to Rubber Chemistry & Technology, the industry’s leading journal. And the Online Membership Directory makes it easy to connect with fellow professionals, helping you expand your network and explore new partnerships. So get involved, feel more connected, and see where being part of this dynamic community can take you! If you are based outside the USA and want to know firsthand about the benefits for international members, speak to us at RUBBER HEART, proud European Representative of Rubber Division, ACS! Take a look 👀 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSHejAW3 🖤 therubberheart.com #RubberHeart♾️ #RubberMarketing David Cawthra Gail Reader Lakisha Barclay, CAE, EA Heather Maimone, MBA Melanie Avdeyev Charles Brady

See the latest Technical Notebook from Rubber News featuring our advanced synthetic rubber solutions! In the paper "Beyond the Magic Triangle: Simultaneously optimizing abrasion and rolling resistance with advanced synthetic rubber solutions," we highlight our low Tg oil-extended SSBR grades, developed under the #Synthos Synthetic Rubber SPRINTAN brand. These materials utilize novel functionalization technology and are designed to simultaneously optimize abrasion and rolling resistance in EV tire tread applications, while maintaining a balance between compound processability and mechanical properties. The paper presents results demonstrating the performance of SPRINTAN 851 - our first low Tg SSBR successfully prototyped and tested at scale - compared to an established SSBR grade in a representative silica-filled tire tread compound. Access the full article on the Rubber News website to learn more about how our latest synthetic rubber solutions will play a crucial role in helping tire manufacturers achieve their performance and sustainability goals, enabling the production of hard-wearing, energy-efficient tires that deliver optimum vehicle performance. https://lnkd.in/ePgEeUwW #syntheticrubber #rubberindustry #tireindustry Bruce Meyer John Dick

Manufacturing tires and rubber products inevitably creates material waste, but at Arduro, we’ve turned this challenge into an opportunity. Our mission is to significantly reduce - and eventually eliminate - rubber waste for manufacturers. Through Circularity as a Service (CAAS), we empower manufacturers to reclaim and reintegrate high-quality raw materials from their own rubber scrap into the next generation of products, effectively closing the waste loop. CAAS utilizes our patented chemical devulcanization technology to recover polymers and carbon black, and the process also enables the recovery of process oils and reinforcing materials. We identify and define your rubber waste streams, sample them, and then devulcanize and analyze the output materials. Collaborating closely with our customers at every stage, we support the development of new product applications that incorporate these recovered materials and assist with scaling up production. Contact us to discuss how CAAS can redefine your material use and support your sustainability goals. 📧 info@arduro.com ♻️ www.arduro.com #ELDARIX #rCB #CAAS #Recycling #WasteRubber Ian Lowe Patrick Kroeger Ian Byberg Phil MacLennan Michael LaRoche Niravkumar Kosamia, Ph.D. RUBBER HEART

Future #Tire & #Rubber Awards for Innovation – Top Projects announced https://lnkd.in/duwn4jMw #FTRAwards identifies the most innovative, significant and inspiring developments from across our industries Nokian Tyres plc VMI Group Pirelli UPM - The Biofore Company Continental Industry Continental Synthos ABB Sumitomo Rubber USA Siemens Industry

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE... 🎉 We are excited to announce our 2025 Science & Technology Award Winners! Rubber Division, ACS annually honors the best of the best with the most prestigious awards in our industry – our Science & Technology Awards. The 2025 winners will accept these awards and be celebrated at a banquet sponsored by Alpha Technologies on March 5 during the Rubber Division, ACS Spring Technical Meeting. Congratulations to our 2025 award winners! Charles Goodyear Medal – Dr. Gert Heinrich Dr. Gert Heinrich was named the 2025 Charles Goodyear Medalist. The most prestigious award given by Rubber Division, ACS is sponsored by HF GROUP and was established in 1941 to perpetuate the memory of Charles Goodyear as the discoverer of the vulcanization of rubber. It honors individuals for outstanding invention, innovation or development which has resulted in a significant change or contribution to the nature of the rubber industry. Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award – Dr. Sunny Jacob Sponsored by Lion Elastomers, this award perpetuates the memory of Melvin Mooney, the developer of the Mooney Viscometer and other testing equipment, and honors individuals who have exhibited exceptional technical competency by making significant and repeated contributions to rubber science and technology. George Stafford Whitby Award for Distinguished Teaching and Research – Dr. Robert Weiss Sponsored by Cabot Corporation, this award honors teachers and academic scientists for distinguished, innovative and inspirational teaching and research in chemistry and polymer science. The award perpetuates the memory of George S. Whitby, head of the rubber laboratory at The University of Akron and for years the only one who taught rubber chemistry in the USA. It honors outstanding international teachers of chemistry and polymer science and recognizes innovative research. Sparks-Thomas Award – Dr. Titash Mondal Sponsored by Endurica, this award perpetuates the memory of William J. Sparks and Robert M. Thomas, chemists who developed butyl rubber. It recognizes and encourages outstanding scientific contributions and innovations in the field of elastomers by younger scientists, technologists and engineers who are within 25 years of earning their undergraduate degree. Chemistry of Thermoplastic Elastomers Award – Dr. Takeji Hashimoto Sponsored by Renkert Oil, this award recognizes the contributions of scientists in the field of thermoplastic elastomers. Particular emphasis is placed on innovations that have yielded significant new commercial or patentable materials. Fernley H. Banbury Award – Dr. Ed Terrill Sponsored by HF GROUP , this award perpetuates the memory of Fernley H. Banbury, the inventor and developer of the internal mixer that bears his name, and honors innovations in production equipment, instrumentation, control systems or improved processing technologies widely used in the manufacture of rubber or rubber-like articles of importance. #RubberIndustry