IEC 2024 Planner

Co-located with:
September 9- 12, 2024
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA USA
LEARN,
CONNECT
& GROW!
The 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
a year, where you find the best of our
industry all under one roof. 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.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Brought to you by:
Visit rubberiec.org
for all details.

IEC 2024 Schedule of Events
Date Event Start Time End Time
Monday
Registration 7:30 a.m. 6 p.m.
Sept. 9, 2024
Board of Directors Meeting 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Course: Tire Durability 11 a.m. 5 p.m.
Program Planning Committee Meeting 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m.
Course: Understanding Your Data 1 p.m. 4 p.m.
Best Paper Committee Meeting 2 p.m. 3 p.m.
Women's Event (WORD) 4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Tuesday
Sept. 10, 2024
Registration 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m.
Course: Compounding Fluoroelastomers 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Course: Essentials of Silicone Rubber 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Headshot Station 9 a.m. 5 p.m.
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address 9 a.m. 10 a.m.
Course: Rheology 101 10 a.m. 11 a.m.
Expo 10:15 a.m. 5 p.m.
Technical Meeting 10:45 a.m. 5 p.m.
Expo Theater Presentations 11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Course: Rubber Vulcanization & Curing Chemistry 1 p.m. 5 p.m.
Course: Scientific Rubber Molding 1 p.m. 5 p.m.
Course: Process Engineering with an Alpha RPA level 1 2 p.m. 5 p.m.
Aspiring Leaders Discussion Panel 4 p.m. 5 p.m.
Welcome Reception 5 p.m. 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Sept. 11, 2024
5K Walk/Run - Presented by H.M. Royal, Inc.
6:30 a.m. Check-in
Registration 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m.
Blood Drive 8 a.m. 2 p.m.
Course: Case Studies in Failure Analysis 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Course: Essentials of Rubber Technology 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Technical Meeting 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m.
Area Directors Meeting 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Course: Enterprise Software Training 9 a.m. 11 a.m.
Headshot Station 9 a.m. 5 p.m.
Advisory Committee on Testing Procedures Meeting 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Expo 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
Expo Theater Presentations 10:30 a.m. 5 p.m.
Course: Global Regulatory Compliance in the Rubber Industry 1 p.m. 5 p.m.
Course: Mixing & Testing for Compound Consistency 1 p.m. 5 p.m.
Course: Process Engineering with an Alpha RPA level 2 2 p.m. 5 p.m.
Get Involved! 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Young Professionals Forum 4 p.m. 5 p.m.
Young Professionals Reception 5 p.m. 7 p.m.
Thursday
Sept. 12, 2024
Registration 7:30 a.m. 12 p.m.
Technical Meeting 8:30 a.m. 12 p.m.
Experience Elastomers Student Outreach Program 9 a.m. 1 p.m.
Expo 10 a.m. 1 p.m.
Awards Ceremony 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change. Consult rubberiec.org or the on-site guide and app at the conference for final details.
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International Elastomer Conference
September 9-12, 2024
Expo
September 10-12
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. Expo registration includes access to the
Silicone Expo. View the exhibitor list and learn about exhibiting
at rubberiec.org.
Technical Meeting
September 10-12
*View the details & schedule at rubberiec.org.
Our Technical Meeting is acclaimed for the quality of our speakers and presentation content. Leading researchers and
innovators in the rubber/elastomer industry will be sharing their expertise covering these session topics:
Life Cycle Assessment • Sustainable Materials & Processes • Environmental Risk: PFAS, 6PPD & Other Materials of
Concern • Elastomers in Electric Vehicles: Tires, Batteries & Other Applications • Responsive Elastomers: Smart, Self-healing
& Electro Responsive Materials • Rubber Reinforcement • Polymer Degradation & Stabilization • Characterization & Testing
of Rubber Compounds & Constituents • Chemical Modeling • Finite Element Analysis & Modeling • OTR, Military & Heavy
Tires • Advances in Materials & Processes for Tires • Elastomers in Sporting Goods • Silicone Elastomers & Compounds
• New Commercial Developments
For Virtual Technical Meeting attendees, recordings of all Technical
Meeting presentations will be available after the conference.
Sponsored by:
Since 1995, LIANDA has been a reliable source of high-quality products for both the rubber and plastics industries. We focus
on high-performance elastomers such as FKM, HNBR, Flourosilicone (FVMQ), Silicone HCR, CPE, CR, CSM and ECO, as well
specialty additives such as FKM curatives, peroxides, coagents, flame retardants, Silane coupling agent, composite zinc oxide,
and precipitated and fumed Silica. Our highly experienced TS&D team, along with a fully equipped lab, enables us to provide
a high level of technical support and expertise to our customers. We focus on collaboration with our customers as we
continuously strive to satisfy their technical, logistical and commercial needs. LIANDA provides proactive and collaborative
solutions to our customers to meet today’s ever changing needs and volatile supply and logistic challenges. LIANDA's mission
is to be your supply chain partner for high performance polymers and specialty chemicals.
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Educational Symposium
September 9-11
*View full course descriptions at rubberiec.org.
Take a deeper dive into some valuable topics with these courses:
Tire Durability • Understanding Your Data • Compounding
Fluoroelastomers • Essentials of Silicone Rubber • Rubber
Vulcanization & Curing Chemistry • Case Studies in Failure Analysis
• Essentials of Rubber Technology • Global Regulatory Compliance
in the Rubber Industry • Mixing & Testing for Compound Consistency • Rheology 101 • Process Engineering with an Alpha
RPA level 1 • Enterprise Software Training • Process Engineering with an Alpha RPA level 2
Sponsored by:
Parker LORD, a subsidiary of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of
advanced adhesives and coatings, as well as vibration and motion control technologies.
Parker LORD supports technologies in aerospace, climate control, electromechanical,
filtration, fluid and gas handling, hydraulics, pneumatics, process control, sealing and
shielding and human motion.
Women's Event (WORD)
September 9; 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Our WORD (Women Of Rubber Division) program works to bring
the women of our industry together. This event will be interactive and
fun! The featured speaker will take attendees on an immersive
journey to elevate their emotional intelligence through a mind-body
approach - learning to embody authenticity while mastering the art of
self-advocacy, confident communication, executive presence and
influential leadership. A panel discussion and networking reception
will also be featured.
Sponsored by:
About Smithers
Smithers has been serving the rubber and polymer industries for nearly 100 years, providing a complete portfolio of testing and
consulting services to support the product development stage to the ultimate service environment. The Materials Science and
Engineering division provides integrated capabilities on a global scale, supporting industry sectors including tire, automotive,
polymer products, oil and gas, medical device, pharmaceutical, transport, packaging, industrial, consumer products, packaging
and aerospace.
About Parker LORD
Parker LORD, a subsidiary of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of advanced adhesives and coatings, as well
as vibration and motion control technologies. Parker LORD supports technologies in aerospace, climate control, electromechanical,
filtration, fluid and gas handling, hydraulics, pneumatics, process control, sealing and shielding and human motion.
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Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
September 10; 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Join us as we kick-off the International Elastomer Conference with a short
welcome from our Chair followed by the Keynote Address.
Keynote Speaker:
Darcy Robinson, Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer for The Goodyear Tire
& Rubber Company
Darcy Robison serves as vice president and chief sustainability officer for The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company. Robison, who joined Goodyear in 2023, has more than 20 years of
experience in sustainability, corporate and social responsibility, regulatory compliance,
environmental, health and safety (EHS), and advancing sustainability in a large manufacturing
organization. She joined Goodyear from Pentair, where she held roles with increasing
responsibility in sustainability, EHS and quality. Robison holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry
from the University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology)
and a master’s degree in environmental science and policy from the University of
Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Keynote Address: At the Intersection of Sustainability and Technology
Today, new innovations and emerging technologies are helping to drive a more sustainable future. From advanced materials
to industry collaborations, we are seeing the value created from the integration of sustainability into technological processes.
Hear from Darcy Robison, vice president and chief sustainability officer for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, as she
shares how a cross-functional approach helps to not only overcome challenges, but also helps to identify opportunities for
companies to move closer to achieving their sustainability goals. She will also walk through how Goodyear has integrated
sustainability into its business strategy to achieve sustainable business outcomes.
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Other IEC Events
Student Symposium
September 10-12
The Student Symposium will include oral presentations by
graduate and undergraduate students, as well as a poster
session. Technical Meeting attendees are encouraged
to view the student presentations. The posters will be
displayed so all IEC attendees can view them.
Aspiring Leader Dicussion Panel
September 10; 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Hosted by the Young Professionals Committee, a panel of
respected industry professionals will share what attracted
them to our industry, the paths that brought them to their
current positions and advice for young professionals aspiring
to be successful leaders in our industry.
SPONSORED BY:
Cancarb is the leader in the development, manufacturing,
and global distribution of medium thermal carbon black.
From our plant in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, our
Thermax ® brand carbon blacks are available globally
and offer solutions to the rubber industry. Now with 6
production units, Cancarb brings experience and
dependability to customers throughout the world who
depend on thermal carbon black production from clean
natural gas with a constant focus on quality, sustainability,
and reliability. From continual yield improvement initiatives
to reduce, reuse & recycle programs, we are acting
every day to ensure a clean and healthy planet for
future generations.
Welcome Reception
September 10; 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Welcome Reception - All attendees are invited!
We conclude the end of IEC day one with a welcome
reception for all attendees to enjoy. The reception features
hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Get to know other attendees
and exhibitors in a social, relaxed setting.
Expo Theater Presentations
September 10 & 11
This special programming is open to all Expo attendees.
Two expo theaters will host discussions covering important
business and technical topics including market analysis,
supply chain, trade issues, recovered carbon black, recycled
rubber, 6PPD and PFAS mitigation, polymer testing topics
and even a young professionals panel.
Headshot Station
September 10 & 11; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stop by to get your professional headshot taken. This
service is FREE for registered attendees.
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5K Walk/Run
September 11
Presented by
Start this day off getting together for some exercise and
fun, catching up with friends and making new ones. All
participants will receive a t-shirt courtesy of H.M. Royal,
Inc. and their sponsors. The entrance fee goes towards our
student outreach initiatives.
Young Professionals Reception
September 11; 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Attendees under 40 years of age are invited to this reception.
It will be an opportunity to get to know and network with
other young professionals in our great industry.
Get Involved!
September 11; 3 p.m.-4 p.m.
Ever wonder how becoming active within Rubber Division,
ACS can benefit you and your company, what opportunities
are available or what it takes to get involved? Attend this
session to learn about the requirements, expectations and
commitment to be a volunteer, serve on a committee, be
an Area Director, become a part of our Board and take the
journey on the path to Chair of the division.
Experience Elastomers Student
Outreach Program
September 12; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
High School students will be learning about our industry
through hands-on workshops, expo booth interaction
activities and discussions regarding different career paths
in our great industry. Stop by to observe and see if you
would like to be a part of next year's event.
Young Professionals Forum
September 11; 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Under 40 years old? We want to talk to you! Our Young
Professionals Committee wants to gain insight from you so
we can exceed your expectations as a young professional
in our industry.
Awards Ceremony
September 12; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join us at this event where we will announce the winners
of the Student Symposium, Service Awards, Best Paper
Awards and more. New 25-year industry legends will also
receive their pin and the industry longevity countdown will
take place here.
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International Elastomer Conference
Exhibitor List (as of August 5, 2024)
We are continuing to add more exhibitors!
Visit rubberiec.org to view the most current exhibitor list and our expo floor plan.
ACE Laboratories
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.
*AirBoss Rubber Solutions
Akrochem Corporation
Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc.
allnex Additives
Alpha Technologies
Altman Manufacturing Company
Alttran Inc
American Chemical Society
Anton Paar USA, Inc.
Arduro
Arkema Inc
Arlanxeo Performance Elastomers
ARP MATERIALS
Avanzare
Baoding Julong Microwave Energy Equipment
Co., Ltd.
Barwell Global USA
Bioastra
BIOPOLE
Birla Carbon
Brenntag North America
Budzar Industries
Cabot Corporation
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
*Cancarb Limited
Carter Bros International
CB Chemical Company LLC
Chem Technologies, Ltd.
Chem-Trend LP
ChemCeed, LLC
ChemPacific Corporation
China United Rubber Corporation
CFI Carbon Products
Color Service s.r.l.
Continental Carbon Company
Cray Valley
CS Rubber Industry Co., LTD
C-Therm Technologies Ltd
Dalton Group
DeKalb Metal Finishing
Denka Performance Elastomer LLC
DESMA USA, Inc.
Dow
EFG Polymers LLC
EKTRON USA
Endurica LLC
ENTEX Rust & Mitschke
Ergon, Inc.
Evercompounds, LLC
EW Polymer Group LLC
*ExxonMobil Product Solutions
Finite Rubber
Fisa North America
French Oil Mill Machinery Co./TMP
Fusoni
G3 Mixing Technologies
GBIE Inc
Gem Gravure Company Inc
Gerlach Maschinenbau GmbH
Global Chemical Co., Ltd.
GumiLease
Hantech Medical Device Co., Ltd
Hallstar Company
Harwick Standard Distribution Corporation
H.B. Fuller - Elastomers
H.B. Fuller - Cilbond
*HEXPOL Compounding Americas
HF Mixing Group
Himadri Speciality Chemicals Inc.
H.M. Royal, Inc.
*HollyFrontier Specialty Products
H&R Group US. Inc.
IMG S.r.l.
inkbit
International Mold Steel
ITW Pro Brands
Jiangsu Hezhong Fabric Co, LTD
Jiangsu Jinluxe Industrial Fabric Co., LTD
JOCUsolutions LLC
J. Rettenmaier USA LP
Kobelco Stewart Bolling Inc.
KoreChem
Krautzberger North America
K R Industries USA
Kuraray America, Inc.
LabsCubed
Laur Silicone
LAWER S.p.A
*Lianda Corporation
Lintech International
Lion Elastomers
Loc Performance
LUFTEX GEARS
Magris Talc USA, Inc.
Maplan GmbH
McGee Industries, Inc - McLube
Midwest Elastomers, Inc.
Milin Environmental Inc.
Mitsui Chemicals America
Moldex3D Northern America, Inc.
*Monolith
Montech
Mountville Rubber Company
MSC PR TWO LIMITED
National Rubber Corporation
NELA-USA
Netzsch Instruments
Neville Chemical Company
Nordmann US Inc.
*Parker Lord
Performance Additives, LLC
Phoenix Innovation Technology
Polychem Dispersions
*Polymer Machinery Co.
Polymer Valley Chemicals, Inc.
Polymerics Inc.
Prism Worldwide
PTE Compounding de México S.A. de C.V.
Qualitest USA
R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. (RDAbbott)
R.E. Carroll, Inc.
Renkert Oil LLC
REP Corporation
Resonac America, Inc.
Rose Mill Company
Rubber Division, ACS
Rubber Heart Ltd
Rubber News
Rubber World Magazine
SAI Commodities
Sagitta S.R.L.
Sanyu USA, Inc.
Schrödinger
Seika Machinery, Inc.
Semiro (Jiangsu) Import and Export Co,. Ltd.
Shanghai Deren Rubber & Plastic Machinery
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.
SI Group Inc
SIGMA Plastic Services, Inc.
*Smithers
Solvay
Sovereign Chemical Company
Struktol Company of America, LLC
Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies
Swan Chemical, Inc.
TA Instruments – Waters Corporation, LLC
The Ohio State University CFAES
Tokai Carbon CB
Tosoh USA, Inc.
TROESTER Machinery, Ltd.
TSE Industries, Inc.
UMD Automated Systems
Univar Solutions
Unimatec Chemicals America
Unisource-Energy LLC
Uth GmbH
UTPVision USA
VALEX GROUP LLC
Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC
Venango Machine Co., Inc.
VMI Group
Wabash MPI/Carver Inc.
Wallace Instruments (H.W. Wallace & Co Limited)
WEBER & SCHAER GmbH & Co. KG
Wynca USA
ZEON
Zeppelin Systems USA, Inc.
Zhejiang Hongsheng Chemical Co., Ltd
Zhengzhou Joson New Material Co., Ltd
Zinc Nacional
* Indicates Valued Sponsor
EXPO HOURS:
Tues., Sept. 10: 10:15 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 11: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 12: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Interested in exhibiting?
Email ma@rubber.org to
secure your space today!
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Silicone Expo
Bridging Ideas, Materials and Possibilities for
the Silicone Industry
Unlocking Silicone's Potential: Connecting with Diverse End User Groups
Silicone's remarkable attributes, including its flexibility and resistance to moisture, chemicals, heat, cold, and
ultraviolet radiation, contribute to the creation of stable, cost-effective, user-friendly, and exceptionally durable
products. The event will draws attendees from a wide range of end user groups, fostering connections and
innovation within the industry.
Exhibiting companies will be showcasing their products
and services from the entire supply chain - by type of
elastomers, resins, fluids and gels:
Theater Speakers*:
• Sigmasoft
• DOW
• ARDL
• SWANSON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY
OF PITTSBURGH
• Partner at Steptoe LLP - Food Contact Materials Regulation
• Intertek
• Circular Rubber Platform
• Karax, LLC
• SIGMA Engineering GmbH
• McMaster University Canada
*speakers confirmed so far
Silicones are among the world's most important and
adaptable materials that are used in a wide range of
industries globally. Attendees will be visiting from
the following end-user groups:
Exhibitor List: as of August 5, 2024
Bellofram Elastomers
BRB North America, Inc
CHT
Clwyd Compounders Ltd
Cryogenic Systems and Parts
DELESUN
ElastaPro
ELKEM
EECL Silicone
First Continental International
FlackTek
Global Silicones, Inc.
JET SILICONE PART
JNC Corporation
KRACHT GmbH
LIMWORKS, LLC
Mak Chemcial Inc
Midgold Silicone Co.,Ltd
Milliken & Company
Momentive Performance
Materials
Paul O. Abbe
Reiss Manufacturing
Ruichem USA, Inc.
Shenzhen Guanheng New
Materials Technology Co., Ltd
Sheridan Mold & Engineering Inc
Siltech
Japanese Innovative OEM
Solutions
Specialty Silicone Products
Thinky Corporation
Tool Technology Group
US Extruders
XIAMEN JET MOLD &
PLASTIC CO., LTD.
XJY Silicones
Zanelli USA Corp
Ziblit Green Logistics Limited
Company
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Hotel & Travel
Join Us In Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh offers big-city fun in a small-town, friendly atmosphere. Downtown restaurants, theaters and shops are within
walking distance of the beautiful David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the first Platinum and Gold LEED-certified convention
center in the United States. With its urban waterfront location in Downtown Pittsburgh, the convention center was designed to
embrace and enrich the character of the city. Nearby, a thriving Cultural District offers an array of enlightening activities. With
riverfront ballparks, an award-winning international airport, world-class museums, a safe atmosphere and no tax on clothing –
Pittsburgh is a place you’ll want to visit again.
Visit visitpittsburgh.com to learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer.
Photo: Chandler Crowell Photography / © 2015 JP Diroll
Photo: Chandler Crowell Photography / © JP Diroll Photography
We have a block of hotel rooms at discounted rates at several hotels in the area. Secure your hotel room before
housing closes August 15. Some airline discounts are also available.
Booking your hotel via the link on rubberiec.org or sent in International Elastomer Conference or Rubber Division, ACS
communications is the only way to book using our official housing provider. Beware of companies misrepresenting themselves
as affiliated with our conference or Rubber Division, ACS.
Visit rubberiec.org to make your hotel reservation
and view airline discount information.
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Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities
What are your marketing goals?
- Stand out from the other exhibitors
- Corporate branding
- Drive more traffic to your booth
- Communicate a giveaway, announcement or message
- Getting your name out there in our industry
- Display your support of education and training opportunities
We have a sponsorship or marketing opportunity to align with
whatever your marketing goals may be.
Many of the benefits provided through these opportunities have
deadlines. Secure early, so you don't miss out on anything.
Email gc@rubber.org today!
Click on the blue bar for details:
From sponsorships containing many valuable benefits and individualized sponsorships to e-blasts to attendees and
branded signage throughout the convention center, there’s a wide variety of ways to make your company known or get
your message out.
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Advertising in Official IEC Publications
IEC Guide Advertising - Click HERE for details.
The IEC Guide is primary reference piece for attendees at IEC. It is distributed all throughout IEC and features things
such as the schedule of events, full Technical Meeting schedule and information, full Educational Symposium information,
exhibitor list, additional information to help attendees easily navigate and make the most of IEC.
IEC Daily Advertising - Click HERE for details.
An IEC Daily publication is placed in various locations throughout IEC each day of the conference. Each issue provides
daily schedule highlights, exhibitor list, photo highlights of the previous day and articles covering the top industry and
exhibitor news.
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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,
Expo Theater Presentations and Awards Ceremony
• Networking Events
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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
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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%
R&D - Engineering/
Management
8%
Chemist
6%
General or Corporate
Management
10%
ATTENDEE BUSINESS/SERVICE PROFILE
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
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