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SUMMARY:TLARGI Basic Rubber Technology Course 2026/2027
DESCRIPTION:$850 before Aug. 1 / $950 after Aug. 1 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nPrice Includes: Book\, handouts\, 1 year TLARGI membership\, Oktoberfest Technical & Social Meeting (lunch & dinner included)\, graduation dinner with guest\, certificate of completion \nLocation: WARCO\, 1337 W. Braden Ct.\, Orange\, CA 92868 \nClass Times: Wednesdays\, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nClass Dates: \n\nFall: Sept. 2\, 9\, Oct. 14\, 28\nSpring: Jan. 6\, 20\, Feb. 3\, 17\, Mar. 3\n\nGraduation Dinner: Tentatively Mar. 10\, 6-9 p.m.\, location TBD \nSubjects: History\, Polymer Types\, TPEs\, Compounding\, Mixing\, Extrusion\, Molding\, Bonding\, Testing\, Standards\, Callouts \nStyles: Interactive\, listening\, reading\, homework\, tests\, teamwork\, show-and-tell\, networking \nGuest Speakers: Two planned – Bonding and Urethanes \nOptional Tours: Two+ locations (mixing\, molding\, mold making\, extrusion\, splicing\, calendaring\, LSR) \nBook: R. J. Del Vecchio (Ed.)\, Fundamentals of Rubber Technology \nSnacks: Provided each class \nWho Should Attend: \nAnyone new to rubber but also those wanting to expand their knowledge even after decades – operators\, admins\, buyers\, engineers\, managers\, directors\, sales\, quality and others \nAttendance / Requirements: \nIn order to receive a certificate of completion\, students must participate in quizzes\, group activities\, homework\, discussions and attend at least eight out of ten classes. \nInstructor: Sam Porter\, Rheologix \nSam Porter brings over 30 years of exploration\, discovery\, and problem-solving in the elastomer industry to his role as Area Director for the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society. A graduate of The University of Akron in Chemical Engineering (Polymer Specialized)\, Sam combines rigorous technical training with lifelong curiosity – fueled by books\, seminars\, technical papers\, and hands-on experimentation. His mantra\, “It’s not black magic – it’s Rubber Science!” reflects his drive to uncover answers\, reveal correlations\, and empower others to do the same.  Sam volunteers as Education Committee Chairman for both the ACS Rubber Division and The Los Angeles Rubber Group Inc.\, and has taught the Basic Rubber Technology Course for TLARGI for the past three years. As founder of Rheologix\, he consults across the elastomer industry – spanning automotive\, medical\, oil & gas\, and aerospace/defense – leveraging best practices to bridge R&D and real-world manufacturing. He has mastered balancing the three pillars of elastomer success: compounding\, tooling\, and processing.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/tlargi-basic-rubber-technology-course-2026-2027/
LOCATION:WARCO\, 1337 W. Braden Ct.\, Orange\, CA\, 92868\, United States
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rubber Group Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Grand Rapids\, MI \nDetails: www.michiganrubbergroup.com
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/michigan-rubber-group-technical-meeting-4/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: U.S. Regulatory Compliance in the Rubber Industry
DESCRIPTION:November 18\, 2026; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \n  \nWebinar Overview: This webinar is designed for professionals who are responsible for understanding\, implementing or supporting regulatory compliance within the U.S. rubber industry. It is well suited for managers\, engineers\, chemists\, quality professionals\, EHS staff and others who need a practical working knowledge of U.S. regulations that impact rubber materials\, compounds and finished products. \nThe webinar provides a structured overview of key federal and state regulatory requirements that rubber manufacturers are expected to understand and\, where applicable\, certify compliance against. Emphasis will be placed on how these regulations apply in real manufacturing and product stewardship contexts\, including customer inquiries\, audits\, documentation and internal decision making. Both technical and nontechnical attendees will benefit from the clear explanations and practical framing of each topic. \nTopics Covered: \n\nToxic Substances Control Act TSCA\nFood contact regulations\nGlobally Harmonized System GHS\nTransportation requirements\nConflict minerals\nSARA Title III\nCalifornia Proposition 65\nState right to know laws\nPFAS\n\nPrice: Free for Members / $99 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Denise Kotz\, Strategic Realm Consulting\, LLC \nBio: Denise Kotz is founder and principal consultant at Strategic Realm Consulting\, LLC\, a consulting company providing guidance in product regulatory and product stewardship. She is a subject matter expert (SME) on a wide range of global product regulatory requirements and product stewardship processes / management systems. She uses a risk-based approach to regulatory compliance with team collaboration\, customer focus\, and strong attention to detail. \nDenise worked for DuPont for 31 years. She started as Technical Services and Development Engineer\, supporting the Elastomers businesses. During this time\, she was active with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)\, and in 2001 received the Distinguished Service Award. She later moved into various product regulatory and product stewardship roles\, supporting all the DuPont businesses globally. In these roles\, she implemented Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals in all regions for over 10K products and streamlined global HazCom processes through risk-based approaches. Denise coordinated and streamlined the processes for product stewardship reviews for the Polymers business. She acted as SME for regulations\, such as REACH\, RoHS\, IMDS\, Conflict Minerals\, food contact\, global chemical inventories\, and customer regulatory lists\, providing daily advice to internal and external customers. \nDenise has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron. She also has a Green Belt Certification in Six Sigma. Denise is active with the Ohio Rubber Group and serves as the Executive Manager and Web Master. She also serves as Treasurer for Akron Council of Engineering and Scientific Societies (ACESS).  Denise is also a member of Rubber Division\, ACS and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC). \nDenise is married with two grown sons. Her hobbies include reading\, golf and bowling. She also enjoys spoiling her dog Lily and cat Linus\, both rescues.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-u-s-regulatory-compliance-in-the-rubber-industry/
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