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About Rubber Division, ACS
The Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society is an
international association of chemists, engineers, technicians,
scientists, plant managers, sales and marketing professionals and
others in the rubber, polymer or related fields within industry, academia
and government. We work to educate, connect and grow the evolving
elastomer industry through educational, technical, business and
networking activities. Rubber Division, ACS is over 100 years old!
Learn all about us at rubber.org.
International Elastomer Conference
Our International Elastomer Conference is the premier place where
educators, customers, manufacturers and suppliers of materials,
equipment, tools and services come together. This event is the one
place, one time of year, where you find the best of our industry all under
one roof. It provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, observations,
regulatory reforms and emerging scientific technologies, as well as
learning, networking, seeing current customers and making new ones.
It is an event where connections are made, knowledge is shared, new
products, new technology and new ideas are introduced, business is
conducted, developed and gained, fun is had, encouragement and
empowerment happen, and the future is embraced. Get the all the
details at rubberiec.org.
Components of the Conference Include:
• Expo
• Technical Meeting
• Educational Symposium
• Student Programs
• Women’s Event
• Young Professionals Events
• Special Events, including a 5K Walk/Run, 25-Year Club
Luncheon, Expo Theater Presentations and Awards Ceremony
• Networking Opportunities and Events

Visitor and
Exhibitor Profile
This is an ideal conference/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
Visitors 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

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS OF ATTENDEES
Testing/
Quality Control
4%
Technical
Services
7%
Scientist
3%
Other
14%
(includes Academic/Professor/Teacher, Administrative/Customer Support,
Consultants, Mold Engineers, Press & Students)
Sales and Marketing
26%
R&D –
Chemical
6%
Product Design
(Engineering/Management)
5%
Operations/
Production
6%
Purchasing
5%
ATTENDEE BUSINESS/SERVICE PROFILE
R&D - Engineering/
Management
8%
Chemist
6%
General or Corporate
Management
10%
Rubber
Processing
9%
Molding
5%
Extrusion &
Parts Production
4%
Recycling
1%
Manufacturer
28%
INDUSTRIES SERVED:
Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer
Products, Energy, Medical and/or
Healthcare, Tire, Construction,
Industrial, Mining and more
Testing
& Research
7%
TYPES OF PRODUCTS:
Compounding
& Mixing
10%
Raw Materials
Supplier
12%
Distributor
9%
Raw Materials
8%
Other
4%
Academia/Education
2%
Adhesives, Biodegradable Additives
& Polymers, Bioplastics, Chemicals,
Equipment, Medical Devices & Packaging,
Latex, Mold Release Agents, Molded
Rubber Goods, Natural, Synthetic &
Custom Mixed Rubber, Raw Materials,
Silicone and many more

Our Renowned Expo
Why Exhibit?
At the International Elastomer Conference Expo, we offer a
variety of exhibit space sizes, one of which is sure to fit your
company’s needs. Our attendees tell us that they visit the
expo to help them improve R&D business, laboratory
operations and manufacturing processes, as well as learn
about new technologies and techniques in instrumentation,
equipment, software, hardware and analytical services.
They also attend in order to find the right business partner
for whatever their area of focus.
• Introduce new products, programs, technology
and product lines.
• Network and interact with industry decision
makers, current clients who are looking forward
to seeing you there and potential clients/customers
– the people you want to meet.
• 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.
• Create a lasting impression, stand out from
the rest and support your efforts through
valuable sponsorship and marketing opportunities.

Learn, Connect & Grow at the
International Elastomer Conference
The many components of our International Elastomer Conference provide unique ways to gain knowledge, make
new connections, generate business and have some fun. Below are just some of the highlights of the conference.
Expo
Our expo is the premier place where our industry’s
customers and suppliers come together. It features a wide
variety of companies, such as equipment manufacturers,
injection molders, extruders, custom mixers, processing
equipment, hydraulic presses, vacuum molding, testing labs,
distributors, suppliers, and many more in the industry.
Technical Meeting
Experts in our industry share their knowledge with attendees
through numerous presentations covering a wide range of
important session topics. Our technical meeting consistently
receives praise for the high-quality content it provides covering
all aspects of rubber technology and future applications.
Educational Symposium
A variety of individual courses provide even more opportunities
to learn. These are in-depth courses led by qualified instructors.
Student Symposium
This provides a platform for university students from around
the globe to share their research activities and applied industry
experiences through on-site presentations and posters.
WORD (Women Of Rubber Division)
Event
This event provides an opportunity for the women of our
industry to get together, learn, have some conversations,
share experiences, give/get advice and network.
Receptions
All attendees are invited to our Welcome Reception. We
also feature some additional small receptions for specific
groups of attendees.
5K Walk/Run
Start this day off getting together for some exercise and fun,
catching up with friends and making new ones.
25-Year Club Luncheon
All are welcome to this event where we acknowledge
individuals for their many years of service to our Rubber
Division and the rubber industry.
Awards Ceremony
Here we celebrate the winners for the Student Symposium,
Service Awards, Best Paper Awards, Scholarship Winners
and more.
Industry/Business Presentations
Additional presentations that focus on the business side of
our industry, as well as other important topics are featured in
the Expo Theater and at some special events.
Experience Elastomers Student
Outreach Program
We invite high school students to join us at IEC for hands-on
workshops and expo booth interaction activities, so they can
learn about the rubber industry with the goal of igniting
interest and passion for it.

Past Conference/Expo Information
Number of International exhibitors is determined by the address provided on the exhibit space signed contract.
*REMEMBER: Many exhibitors/companies operate worldwide with many locations throughout
the U.S. and other countries.
2023 Conference:
Cleveland, OH
2022 Conference:
Knoxville, TN
2021 Conference:
Pittsburgh, PA
2020 Conference:
Virtual
Total # of Attendees: 3,275
• 75% from U.S.
• 25% International from
37 Countries – Highest
attendance from:
Canada, Mexico, China,
Germany, Netherlands, Brazil,
United Kingdom & South Korea
Total # of Attendees: 1,922
• 85% from U.S.
• 15% International from
29 Countries – Highest
attendance from:
Canada, Mexico,
Germany, Italy, Republic,
of Korea, India & Brazil
Total # of Attendees: 1,864
• 90% from U.S.
• 10% International from
29 Countries – Highest
attendance from:
Canada, Mexico, India,
Germany, United Kingdom,
Turkey, Italy & Netherlands
Total # of Attendees: 1,163
• 78% from U.S.
• 22% International from
33 Countries – Highest
attendance from:
Canada, Mexico, India, Brazil,
Republic of Korea, United Kingdom,
Italy, Germany & Netherlands
# of Exhibitors: 209
• 164 from U.S.
• 45* International
from 12 Countries
# of Exhibitors: 140
• 121 from U.S.
• 19* International
from 8 Countries
# of Exhibitors: 139
• 127 from U.S.
• 12* International
from 4 Countries
# of Company Showcase
Participants: 135
• 122 from U.S.
• 13* International
from 5 Countries
2023
2022
2021
2020

Upcoming Conferences
Future IEC Dates & Locations
September 9-12, 2024
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA USA
September 8-11, 2025
Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, OH USA
September 28-October 1, 2026
Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY USA
September 27-30, 2027
Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, OH USA
September 11-14, 2028
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA USA
October 1-4, 2029
Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, OH USA
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International Elastomer Conference and exhibiting at our expo.