Mexico Rubber Group Course: Rubber Recycling Part II
2026-09-03
Course: Rubber Recycling Part II
Instructor: Jose Gazano
Rubber Chamber Facilities Location:
Hegel 153-101 Col. Polanco CP 11560
Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX
More Information:
Miguel Bernal miguelbernals@cnih.org.mx
Jose Gazano antogua@prodigy.net.mx

Energy Polymer Group Fall Conference – Educational Symposium & Technical Meeting
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-17
September 15 – 17, 2026
– Tremont Hotel in Galveston, Texas
– Details & Register: https://energypolymergroup.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php

Course: Processing & Testing of Rubber
2026-09-15 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, 75 E. Robinson Ave., Barberton, OH, 44203, United States
September 15, 2026; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET including a tour of Akron Rubber Development Laboratory
CEUs: 0.38 (To receive the CEUs, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.)
Location: This course is in-person at Akron Rubber Development Laboratory – 75 E. Robinson Ave., Barberton, OH 44203.
This course is being held in conjunction with the Ohio Rubber Group Technical Meeting and is FREE for Ohio Rubber Group members. You can become an ORG member, learn about and purchase the Ohio Rubber Group Technical Meeting separately here: https://www.ohiorubbergroup.org/event/fall-technical-meeting-2026/
Course Overview: This half-day course will give an in-depth look at mixing, testing and vulcanizing of rubber.
Topics Covered:

Incoming raw material inspection
Key characteristics for certain raw materials
Mixing rubber: rotor types, batch sizing, 1-pass vs. 2-pass, conventional vs. upside down mixing, raw materials that require special attention during mixing, common mixing and milling problems, and batch take-off.
Testing for quality control: rheology, Mooney, durometer, unaged physical properties, specific gravity, and dispersion testing.
Vulcanization of rubber: molding, extrusion, steam cure.

All registration fees will be used to sponsor students to attend the 2026 Global Polymer Summit in Louisville, KY.
Price: $495 Member / $595 Non-member / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 for Other Student Members
*Ohio Rubber Group members receive this course for FREE.
Already a member? Ohio Rubber Group will provide you with a discount code.
Not a member? Email hmaimone@rubber.org to join.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Instructor: Paul Merda, ARDL
Bio: Paul 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.
About 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.

Ohio Rubber Group Fall Technical Meeting
2026-09-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Hilton Garden Inn,Twinsburg, OH
Click here for details and to register.

Los Angeles Rubber Group GLTPC Scholarship Golf Outing
2026-09-21
Click here for details.

2026 Global Polymer Summit
2026-09-28 - 2026-09-30
September 28-30, 2026
Louisville, KY
The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event.
This event features a renowned expo, technical meeting, educational symposium, women’s session, networking events, student programs, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss!
Learn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
CLICK HERE TO SECURE EXHIBIT SPACE!

Los Angeles Rubber Group Oktoberfest
2026-10-06 12:00 - 20:30

Mexico Rubber Group Course: Rubber Compounding Part I – Chemical Reaction Mechanism
2026-10-16
Course: Rubber Compounding Part I – Chemical Reaction Mechanism
Instructor: Soul Leonides
Rubber Chamber Facilities Location:
Hegel 153-101 Col. Polanco CP 11560
Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX
More Information:
Miguel Bernal miguelbernals@cnih.org.mx
Jose Gazano antogua@prodigy.net.mx

Detroit Rubber Group Fall Technical Meeting
2026-10-22
Details Forthcoming

Los Angeles Rubber Group Golf Outing
2026-11-02
Monday November 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Black Gold
1 Black Gold Dr.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Details & Register: www.tlargi.org

Webinar: Rubber Industry Supply Chains
2026-11-05 13:00 - 15:00
Thursday, November 5, 2026; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Webinar Overview: Traditionally, rubber industry supply chain actions are conducted by purchasing, whereas RD, engineering and customer service functions do not participate. Meanwhile, modern complexity of the rubber industry and its entangled global supply chains make our products vulnerable to the current volatility of political situations and economics. Disruptions of supply chains reverberate all the way down to rubber manufacturing and to customers, and it could bring major national industries to standstill.
Webinar Objective: The objective of this course is to promote awareness of supply chains effects on rubber processes, quality of products and final costs. Based on her personal experience as a chemist, plant engineer, manager and global consultant working for the rubber industry and in academia in the USA, Europe and Asia, the instructor will review risks and pathways to ensure supply chains resilience, manufacturing flexibility and cost control.
Webinar Content:

Supply chains components and functions
Significance of rubber products for the national economy
Rubber industry raw materials: types, functions and sources
Supply chain management:

Risk management
Raw materials multi-sourcing
Inventories resilience
Management of change: objectives, layout and costs

To achieve production cost efficiency and rubber product quality, the supply chain management team must include purchasing, engineering and technical departments of committed and educated professionals.
Who should attend: Purchasing agents, chemists, product and process engineers, quality professionals and managers will find this course useful. Participation of teams, including purchasing, engineering, chemical, processing, quality and marketing/sales functions is encouraged.
Price: Free for Members / $149 Non-members
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Instructor: Dr. Irene Yurovska
Irene Yurovska was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. After completing her BS in Chemistry, MS in Chemical Engineering (Rubber Technology) and PhD in Physical Chemistry of Polymers, she worked as a scientist for the Rubber Industry Institute and for the Institute of Aircraft Technology in Moscow.
Irene moved with her family to the US in 1991. For ten years, she lived in Rhode Island, working as a plant rubber chemist for Teknor Apex and completing her MBA in Bryant University. Irene moved to Massachusetts to be employed for 14 years as a scientist, technical service and applications specialist by Cabot Corporation in Billerica, MA. In 2016-2017, Dr. Yurovska worked as a Global Innovation Market Development Manager for Addivant Corporation (now SI Group) in CT.
Currently, after completing the long and successful career as a global rubber industry professional; having hands-on experience with rubber compounding, processing and technical service, and with carbon black and antioxidants manufacturing and properties, Dr. Irene Yurovska lives in TX, recently being employed in India as VP of Himadri Specialty Chemicals (technical service in carbon black for rubbers) and currently developing a private consulting business for the global rubber industry.
Her scientific interests include relationships between individual characteristics of ingredients and application properties of rubber products. Dr. Yurovska is the author and co-author of several patents and numerous articles in peer-reviewed and industrial publications.
Dr. Yurovska is an active member of the US rubber industry community, being on several Rubber Division, ACS committees, she served as a Chair of the New England Rubber and Plastics Group and she is on the Board of NERPG and is also a member of the Energy Polymer Group.
Irene has two children and one grandchild. She enjoys spending time with her family, world travel, swimming, and classic opera.

Michigan Rubber Group Technical Meeting
2026-11-18
Grand Rapids, MI
Details: www.michiganrubbergroup.com

Mexico Rubber Group Course: How to Improve Rubber Compounds Part III
2026-11-27
Course: How to Improve Rubber Compounds Part III
Instructor: Jose Gazano
Rubber Chamber Facilities Location:
Hegel 153-101 Col. Polanco CP 11560
Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX
More Information:
Miguel Bernal miguelbernals@cnih.org.mx
Jose Gazano antogua@prodigy.net.mx

Mexico Rubber Group End of the Year Luncheon
2026-12-05 11:30 - 14:00
Location: El Caballo Bayo Restaurant
More Information:
Miguel Bernal miguelbernals@cnih.org.mx
Jose Gazano antogua@prodigy.net.mx

Los Angeles Rubber Group Christmas Party
2026-12-05 18:00 - 23:00

NPE 2027 - The Plastics Show
2027-05-03 - 2027-05-07
May 3-7, 2027
Orlando, FL

2027 Global Polymer Summit
2027-09-27 - 2027-09-30
September 27-30, 2027
Cleveland, OH
The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event.
This event features a renowned expo, technical meeting, educational symposium, women’s session, networking events, student programs, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss!
Learn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
CLICK HERE TO SECURE EXHIBIT SPACE!

2028 Global Polymer Summit
2028-09-11 - 2028-09-14
September 11-14, 2028
Cleveland, OH
The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event.
This event features a renowned expo, technical meeting, educational symposium, women’s session, networking events, student programs, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss!
Learn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.

2029 Global Polymer Summit
2029-10-01 - 2029-10-04
October 1-4, 2029
Cleveland, OH
The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event.
This event features a renowned expo, technical meeting, educational symposium, women’s session, networking events, student programs, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss!
Learn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.

2031 Global Polymer Summit
2031-09-22 - 2031-09-25
September 22-25, 2031
Cleveland, OH
The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event.
This event features a renowned expo, technical meeting, educational symposium, women’s session, networking events, student programs, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss!
Learn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.

2033 Global Polymer Summit
2033-09-26 - 2033-09-29
September 26-29, 2033
Cleveland, OH
The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event.
This event features a renowned expo, technical meeting, educational symposium, women’s session, networking events, student programs, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss!
Learn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.

2035 Global Polymer Summit
2035-09-10 - 2035-09-13
September 10-13, 2035
Cleveland, OH
The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event.
This event features a renowned expo, technical meeting, educational symposium, women’s session, networking events, student programs, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss!
Learn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.

2037 Global Polymer Summit
2037-09-14 - 2037-09-17
September 14-17, 2037
Cleveland, OH
The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event.
This event features a renowned expo, technical meeting, educational symposium, women’s session, networking events, student programs, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss!
Learn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
