Rubber Division, ACS

Here’s our CEO Erick Sharp speaking about sustainable materials for automotive applications at the Detroit Rubber Group Fall Technical Meeting yesterday in Plymouth, MI. If you’re in the rubber and polymer field, getting involved with one of the Rubber Division, ACS regional Rubber Groups or Affiliated Technical Organizations is a brilliant way to learn, expand your network and discover new opportunities - take a look: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ecU-q7-w #PolymerTesting #RubberIndustry #RubberTesting #Silicone #RubberNerds

🎉 WOMEN OF OUR INDUSTRY: Join us for our next WORD Conversation on December 18, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET with featured young professionals Chyna Mosley and Haley Dobbyn. This WORD Conversation begins with open networking for approximately 10 minutes followed by a conversation with our featured guests Chyna Mosley, Quality Engineer - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Haley Dobbyn - Plastics Engineering PhD student, along with Sam Cottrill - Online Content Editor/Reporter for Rubber News, moderating. This event will be held via Zoom and registration is free. ✅ REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3O5mWMC About Chyna Mosley: China graduated from The Ohio University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. She currently serves as a Mixing Compounder at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in the Fayetteville, NC manufacturing plant and is responsible for quality control of consumer tire casing compounds. Chyna is a member of the American Society of Quality and has been active in Rubber Division, ACS for many years - currently serving on their Young Professionals Committee. About Haley Dobbyn: Haley Dobbyn is currently a first-year Plastics Engineering PhD student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She graduated in May of 2024 from Ferris State University with her Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology along with a minor in Rubber Engineering Technology. Her current research focus at UML is on 3D printing of thermoset elastomers. In addition, she serves as the President of the Rubber Division, ACS Student Chapter at UML as well as on the Rubber Division, ACS Young Professionals Committee. Haley looks forward to having a career in the rubber industry and is hoping to bring more students into the industry! #WORD #RubberIndustry

🎉 GLOBAL POLYMER SUMMIT EXHIBIT SALES ARE OPEN! The Global Polymer Summit will be the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference and the International Tire Exposition & Conference will create an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. Become an exhibitor and make your company known to the thousands of attendees! ✅ SECURE YOUR EXHIBIT SPACE TODAY: https://bit.ly/48DYprs 🎁 Extras our exhibitors receive: • Lower pricing on sponsorship & marketing opportunities • Opportunity for valuable online marketing opportunities • Technical Meeting registrations (# based on booth size) • Complimentary visitor passes for the Thursday Expo • Included in the GPS Planner – primary marketing piece for the event • Included in the GPS Daily publications & Post GPS Daily issue • Company profile on website, in the GPS on-site Guide & conference app • Opportunity for editorial coverage in our GPS Daily publications • Social post & email signature graphics to promote your exhibiting • A strong Show Team to support you through your exhibiting experience ❓ Why Become An Exhibitor? At the Global Polymer Summit Expo, we offer a variety of booth sizes, one of which is sure to fit your company's needs. Become an exhibitor and give your company the opportunity to: • Introduce new products, programs, technology and product lines • Network with industry decision makers, current clients and potential clients • Support sales efforts with direct, personal on-the-floor contact • Obtain a multitude of qualified contacts in just days • Reach an international audience - individuals from over 30 countries in attendance • Reinforce your corporate image with current and potential buyers • Meet your competition head-on ⏭️ This is an ideal expo for companies involved with: Machinery and Equipment, Chemical Suppliers, Rubber Processing, Natural and Synthetic Rubber, Raw Materials Suppliers, Testing and Research, Mold Release Agents, Molding, Extrusion and Parts Production, Custom Services, Compounding and Mixing Services, Manufacturing or Distribution, Recycling, Advanced Materials in Healthcare, TPEs, as well as Tire Manufacturers and Suppliers to Tire Manufacturing Operations ⏭️Attendees include: Chemists, Product Manufacturers, Distributors and Suppliers, Machinery Manufacturers, Machinery and Testing Equipment Users and Manufacturers, Raw Materials Suppliers, Manufacturers Looking For Component Suppliers and Rubber Products, Quality Assurance Specialists, End Users, Technical Service Representatives, Research and Development Engineers, Product Design Engineers, Sales and Marketing Professionals #RubberIndustry

Take advantage of an exclusive Rubber Division, ACS member discount for the Endurica Workshop, happening virtually from November 19-22! This workshop offers live lectures and hands-on exercises, focusing on Endurica’s advanced workflow and software solutions. As part of your registration, you’ll receive a training license for Endurica’s suite of software tools: Endurica CL, Endurica DT and Endurica EIE. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively use the software to diagnose and solve fatigue issues in rubber products. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your expertise and improve your workflow with cutting-edge tools. #RubberDivisionACS #Endurica #RubberIndustry #FatigueAnalysis #Training #SoftwareSolutions #ProfessionalDevelopment #VirtualWorkshop https://lnkd.in/em_TgA7x

There’s still time to register for our Rubber Division, ACS Processing & Testing of Rubber course, taught by Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. online in one week! Members get $100 off, and undergraduate student members attend free. If you’re not a member- visit our website rubber.org/membership to join now! #learnconnectgrow

Get to know our next Rubber Division, ACS member in our member spotlight: Brendan Rodgers. He has been a member for decades and has been an avid supporter of the Division, helping moderate sessions and instructing trainings for us. Thanks for all you do Brendan! 👏👏

Another new position has been posted in our online career center. Greene Tweed is seeking an Elastomer Formulation and Compounding Scientist. Details: https://lnkd.in/gTJ_GW79 #RubberIndustry

A new position has been posted in our online career center. Polytek Development Corp. is hiring for Technical Development Sales – West Coast (REMOTE). Details: https://lnkd.in/gcnmXYqY #RubberIndustry

Sign up by Tuesday, November 5th!!! Open to all! Members, non-members, students, introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between - we've have something for all! When-Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Where-The Inn at Villanova, 601 County Line Road, Radnor, PA 19087 Cost: Members-$65 per person. Non-members: $75 per person for non-members. Includes-pastries, coffee/tea, and catered lunch. Please register here https://lnkd.in/gW5vy7u5 by MONDAY, November 4th. Suppliers in attendance are allowed a single-slide presentation to speak about your company for 3 minutes. Please email the Powerpoint to marpg.org@gmail.com by November 8th if you would like to speak in front of the group. Presentation Include: H.M. Royal, Inc.'s Company 100th Years - Joseph Royal - President H.M. Royal "Trenton Makes and the World Takes". H.M. Royal presents on business growth within Trenton's historic rubber industry. In Situ Testing of Polymer Materials in Extreme Environments - Neil J. Mendes CEO / Alpine Polytech (Former SVP, Greene, Tweed Company) What if you could perform a tensile pull while your specimen is immersed in the same media, pressure, and temperature of the actual application? For example, age 14 days in 5,000 psi with 100% H2 or CO2. Learn about new cutting-edge in situ testing in the lab. Fluoropolymers General, Manufacturing, Uses Applications, Global PFAS Regulatory Landscape, North America Regulatory Update - Simone (Cy) Genna Advanced Performance Materials Legal, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs The Chemours Company As pressure from regulations drives interest in replacement it’s important to understand the reasons for their use and aspects of their life cycle. This presentation gives an overview of PFAS regulations globally and Chemours’ commitment to responsible manufacturing and science-based regulation to ensure the long-term sustainable supply of these critical materials. High Performance Polymers and an Introduction to Material Selection for Nonmetallic Systems - Jason Knapp, Sales and Marketing Engineer, Arkema High-Performance Polymers Many engineers, unaware of the variety of nonmetallic materials at their disposal we discuss the advantages of these systems, and give examples of how polymers can vary in performance. Certain polymers, which display exceptional chemical and thermal resistance, or offer a unique bio-based origin, will be highlighted. A case study will be given showing an example of a process where a metallic system was failing and how it was replaced by a longer-lasting polymeric system. Women Breaking The Mold - Kim Dempsey-Miller - Past Rubber Division, ACS Chair Celebrating women from all backgrounds who rise every day against life's challenges, big and small to be successful. Joe Martin, Bruce Rhoades PE, PMP Dilip De, John Meser, Stephen M. Vajtay III, Bret Neese, Paul Brigandi, Gaurab Samanta, Rubber World Magazine, Rubber News, American Chemical Society - Philadelphia Section

🚨 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