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SUMMARY:Chicago Rubber Group Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Details forthcoming \nwww.chicagorubbergroup.org
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/chicago-rubber-group/
LOCATION:Village Links of Glen Ellyn\, 485 Winchell Way\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, 60137\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
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SUMMARY:Detroit Rubber Group Fishing Outing
DESCRIPTION:Details Forthcoming
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/detroit-rubber-group-fishing-outing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T130000
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SUMMARY:FREE Economic Update Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026; 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nGain valuable insight into the economic forces impacting our world today in this free webinar featuring Connor Lokar\, Senior Forecaster & Keynote Manager at ITR Economics. Uncertainty makes even the strongest businesses hesitate. When markets shift\, leaders need more than forecasts. They need clarity\, context\, and a plan. This session will help business leaders understand what is coming next\, how it will affect their industry\, and where to focus when conditions change. Inflation\, interest rate changes\, and margin pressures can derail pre-existing plans. Having a broad view of business cycle changes and sector-level drivers will help you identify risks and opportunities\, aligning strategy\, budgeting\, and investments with forward-looking economic insight. \nWhile many markets improved this year\, others experienced only muted growth and are at risk of hard landings in 2027. This session will delve into the key macroeconomic drivers that will take hold next year or carry over from 2026. Connor will focus especially on the top economic drivers impacting your business such as inflation\, interest rates\, labor\, and geopolitical uncertainty and their implications for overall cost structure\, workforce strategy\, the risk of profitless prosperity\, and the timing of resource allocation across an organization. \nPresenter: Connor Lokar\, Senior Forecaster & Keynote Manager\, ITR Economics \nConnor Lokar brings a strategist’s discipline to economic forecasting\, helping executives turn business-cycle intelligence into clearer decisions about growth\, profitability\, investment\, and risk. As Senior Forecaster & Keynote Manager at ITR Economics\, Connor specializes in advising businesses across industries on how to grow revenue and remain profitable through changing economic conditions. Known for delivering “practical economic intelligence with charm and candor\,” he helps leadership teams move beyond reacting to headlines and instead align strategy\, resources\, and timing with what the data is signaling. \nSince joining ITR Economics in 2014\, Connor has delivered economic keynotes\, workshops\, and webinars across North America\, earning recognition for presenting with “authority\, accuracy\, and humor” in settings ranging from executive retreats to standing-room-only keynotes. His work focuses on the decisions that matter most to business leaders: pricing\, capacity\, capital investment\, labor\, construction demand\, industrial activity\, inflation\, interest rates\, and long-term planning. Whether guiding industry leaders through next year’s outlook\, helping companies plan amid tariffs and sticky interest rates\, or translating leading indicators into strategic action\, Connor gives executives the clarity to act before the cycle changes around them. \nHe has been featured in articles from AMT Online\, NTD\, The Epoch Times\, and more. \nITR Economics: \nITR Economics has a long and proven track record of “seeing the future first\,” empowering our audiences to anticipate market shifts and prepare their strategies and tactics accordingly. ITR Economics’ forecasting expertise equips decisionmakers with the knowledge needed to navigate often-turbulent markets. By leveraging these insights\, business leaders can ensure their organizations remain resilient and thrive in the ever-changing market landscape.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/free-economic-update-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000
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SUMMARY:Course: Non-tire Specialty Elastomers
DESCRIPTION:June 30\, 2026; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course provides a focused overview of major elastomer families used across industrial\, automotive\, consumer and specialty applications. Participants will examine the fundamental chemistry\, performance characteristics and processing considerations that define each material\, along with the environments where they deliver the greatest value. \nCourse Content: \n\nEPDM structure\, key properties and common sealing and weathering applications\nNitrile performance in oil-resistant formulations and fuel-system environments\nSilicone rubber behavior\, thermal stability and high-purity applications\nNeoprene versatility and resistance profiles\nFluorosilicone elastomers and their use in harsh chemical and temperature conditions\nFluorocarbon elastomers with a focus on chemical resistance and high-performance sealing\n\nThis course gives participants a clear scientific foundation for selecting and applying these elastomers in real-world product design and compound development. \nPrice: $395 Members / $495 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\nInstructor: Brad Sellers and Joshua Guilliams\, Smithers \nBios: Brad Sellers joined the Smithers consulting team in 2014. He specializes in tire and rubber product evaluations and data analysis\, focused on developing action plans and helping clients implement solutions that address their development\, quality\, and performance challenges. He has significant experience providing technical support for testing and research studies along with proven skills in failure analysis\, project planning\, patent research\, and secondary technical research. Bradley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University. \nJosh Guilliams\, Vice President of Consultancy leads\, Smithers’ technical consulting team based in Akron\, Ohio. Josh manages client relationships and works with other Smithers experts on complex projects. He also conducts in-depth investigations of a wide variety of rubber materials and final products on behalf of clients. Guilliams has a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and engineering from Baldwin Wallace University and a Master of Polymer Science from the University of Akron. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-non-tire-specialty-elastomers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Course: Dynamic Viscoelastic Properties
DESCRIPTION:June 25\, 2026; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.38 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course starts with a very brief introduction to viscoelastic theories and models but then shifts to an explanation of the viscoelastic properties of elastomers and how those properties can be measured. Attendees will learn about how tire performance can be predicted using dynamic mechanical analysis and how these testing methods can be applied to other non-tire applications as well. This course will also discuss how compounding ingredients such as the polymer\, fillers\, plasticizers and cure systems can each affect the viscoelastic properties of a rubber compound. \nPrice: $395 Members / $495 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Paul Merda\, ARDL\nPaul Merda is the Education Coordinator & Technical Advisor at ARDL. He has previous experience as a Lab Technician\, Polymer Adhesives Chemist & High School Science Teacher with 18 years in industry and 13 teaching. \nAbout ARDL: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, Inc. (ARDL) is an internationally recognized independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber\, plastic\, and latex materials. With over six decades of experience\, ARDL offers comprehensive services including material testing\, product development\, process optimization\, and failure analysis. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert team provide solutions across various industries such as automotive\, aerospace\, medical\, and industrial applications. ARDL is committed to advancing innovation and ensuring quality in polymer products\, making them a trusted partner for companies seeking reliable and accurate testing services.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-dynamic-viscoelastic-properties/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
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SUMMARY:21st Brazilian Rubber Technology Congress
DESCRIPTION:21st Brazilian Rubber Technology Congress (along with the Expobor and PneuShow trade shows)\nJune 23–24\, 2026\nSão Paulo\, Brazil\,Expo Center Norte \nDetails: https://expobor.com.br/en/
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/21st-brazilian-rubber-technology-congress/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTSTAMP:20260615T150749
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SUMMARY:Southern Rubber Group Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hilton – Myrtle Beach\, SC \nTechnical session afternoon of 6/22 and morning of 6/23 \nGolf afternoon of 6/23 \nwww.southernrubbergroup.org
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/southern-rubber-group-summer-meeting/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Polymer Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Fridays April 24 – June 26\, 2026; 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET \nIn this webinar series\, you will hear from several instructors who will discuss ten different groups of polymers; including details such as: \n\nHistory (when\, how\, who\, why)\nChemistry breakdown (how it works\, main linkage\, viscosities\, grade options)\nKey applications (where & why it is best used\, performance advantages)\nFuture of the polymer (new material development\, enhancements in application\, growth or demise)\n\nWebinar Series Outline: \n\nApril 24 – Introduction & Natural (NR\, IR & BR)\nMay 1 – Styrene Butadiene (SBR)\nMay 8 – Butyl (IIR\, CIIR\, BIIR)\nMay 15 – Chloroprene (CR)\nMay 22 – Ethylene Propylene Diene (EPDM)\nMay 29 – Nitrile (NBR\, HNBR\, XNBR)\nJune 5 – Fluorocarbon (FKM\, FEPM\, FFKM)\nJune 12 – Acrylic (AEM\, ACM)\nJune 19 – Silicone (VMQ\, FVMQ\, LSR)\nJune 26 – Urethane (EU\, AU)\n\nSponsoring Companies: This webinar series is sponsored by multiple companies\, in coordination with Rubber Division\, ACS and may contain a message from the sponsor. Sponsors include: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, DENKA Corporation\, ExxonMobil\, Lion Elastomers\, Polymer Synergies\, Smithers\, Syensqo Specialty Polymers and ZEON. Special thanks to Sam Porter and Charles Olsen Jr. for their participation. \nPrice: Free for Members / $599 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-series-polymer-fridays/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Devulcanization - Science & Methods
DESCRIPTION:June 18\, 2026; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar provides a solid foundation in the science of devulcanization and examines the current methods used to break sulfur crosslinks in cured rubber. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles behind each major approach\, along with the performance characteristics and commercial considerations relevant to modern recycling efforts. \nWebinar Content: \n\nThe drivers behind devulcanization and its role in circular rubber technologies\nChemical approaches and reaction mechanisms\nMechanical processing methods and their effects on structure\nThermal processes and operating conditions\nHybrid techniques that combine multiple pathways\nKey properties of devulcanized materials\nCurrent applications and commercial activity\n\nThis webinar equips participants with a practical scientific overview that supports informed decision making in materials selection\, processing strategies\, and sustainability planning. \nPrice: Free for Members / $99 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Critt Ohlemacher\, PhD\, Smithers Senior Materials Scientist – Akron Labs \nBio: As the Senior Materials Scientist of the Smithers rubber and polymer testing laboratory in Akron\, Ohio\, Critt works with the chemical analysis and physical & mechanical properties testing teams on projects related to mixing and compounding\, reconstruction and reverse engineering\, and development of analytical techniques. Critt has over thirty years of experience in physical testing and chemical analysis of rubber and polymer materials. He has special expertise in reverse engineering of elastomers and plastics\, bloom and inclusion identification\, additive identification and quantitation\, headspace analysis and compounding. Critt holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Ohio University and a Doctor of Philosophy in polymer science from the University of Akron.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-devulcanization-science-methods/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T070000
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SUMMARY:Ohio Rubber Group Early Spring Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Click here for details and to register.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/ohio-rubber-group-early-spring-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Brookledge Golf Club\, 1621 Bailey Rd\, Cuyahoga Falls\, OH\, 44221\, United States
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