Rubber Division, ACS Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsOhio, United States11-50 Employees
The Rubber Division, ACS is a non-profit division of the American Chemical Society based in Akron, Ohio, serving an international network of professionals in the rubber, polymer, and related fields across industry, academia, and government. It brings together chemists, engineers, technicians, scientists, plant managers, and sales and marketing professionals to educate, connect, and grow the elastomer sector through educational, technical, business, and networking activities. Founded in 1909, the organization has a long-standing role within the ACS. Among its core offerings are ongoing educational opportunities and conference programs, including the International Elastomer Conference and Spring Technical Meeting, as well as the Rubber Chemistry & Technology journal. The division serves members and collaborators across industry, academia, and government, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing to address elastomer-related challenges. A 2024 development saw related expo activities consolidated, with Silicone Expo USA merging with the Elastomer Conference, illustrating continued evolution of its conference ecosystem.