International Elastomer Conference International Rubber & Advanced Materials In Healthcare Expo, 188th Technical Meeting, Educational Symposium & 3rd Advanced Materials In Healthcare Conference TheOctober elastomeric 12 profession’s - 15, 2015 most valuable resource.Show Guide Cleveland Convention Center • Cleveland, OH USA Download our Conference App! Manage your schedule, view the exhibitor list and expo floor plan, connect with other attendees and more! Use our app to be entered to win $100! JoinJoin ourour LinkedIn LinkedIn Group: Group: RubberJoin our LinkedInDivision, Group: American Chemical Society Rubber Division, American Chemical Society FollowFollow us us on on Twitter: Twitter: @RubberDivisionFollow us on Twitter: Brought to you by: #IntElastomerConf2013@RubberDivision #RubberExpo2013 #RubberIEC & #RubberExpo rubber.org See us at We compound rubber. Booth 241 We deliver consistency. Take the Virtual Tour at www.airbossofamerica.com Untitled-8Untitled-3 12 8/6/20074/9/2014 12:14:43 3:37:49 PMPM We compound rubber. International Elastomer Conference We deliver consistency. Show Guide Contents Terry DeLapa, Chair 2015 ...................... 1 Schedule of Events ............................ 2-3 CHAIR’S weLCOme Expo Theater Schedule ......................... 4 Terry DeLapa 2015 Rubber Division, ACS Chair Sponsors ................................................... 5 On behalf of Rubber Division, ACS, and as the 2015 Division Chair, I welcome all of you joining us this week at the 2015 International Elastomer Conference at the new Cleveland Convention Center, featuring the Internation- Corporate Members .............................. 6 al Rubber& Advanced Materials In Healthcare Expo and the 188th Technical Meeting. As the Division continues to pursue new opportunities to further our goal of advancing the success of our great and vital industry, this From the Mayor ....................................... 7 outstanding conference expands its programs and events to enhance your experience. We are excited to be back in a revitalized and energetic downtown Cleveland! Take some time to explore Special Events ......................................... 8 exciting attractions like the East 4th Street entertainment district, Playhouse Square with its glistening outdoor chandelier, the Horseshoe Casino, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and an array of new restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues. Enjoy! exhibitor List .................................... 10-60 The conference kicks off at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday with an excellent Keynote Address on “Disruptive Innovation’s expo Floor Plan ......................................41 Role in Economic Development” presented by Thomas M. Connelly, Jr., 2015 Executive Director and CEO of the American Chemical Society. Following the address, join us for the Expo Ribbon Cutting Ceremony featuring a visit from Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, as we open the expo floor where you’ll find over 250 exhibitors. Our Pro- 188th Technical meeting ................63-72 gram Planning Committee has developed an excellent Technical Program with sessions beginning at 1:00 p.m. too. A major project and goal for 2015 was to develop a new strategic plan charting the path forward for the Rubber 12th Annual Student Colloquium Division. I am pleased to announce that the final plan will be presented to your Executive Committee this week and Poster Session ........................ 68-69 for approval. Kudos to the Strategic Planning Working Group, comprised of members of the Steering Committee, Division Staff, and General Membership, for their time and dedication in making this happen. There is still work Speaker Index ..................................74-75 to be done as we seek champions and focus group members to drive the plan’s implementation. Interested in being part of the action? Visit the Rubber Division, ACS booth and talk to a staff member about getting involved. One challenge our industry faces is attracting and developing new talent, so we are expanding outreach to and educational Symposium ...............76-77 involvement with students of all ages. Through our programs, we introduce the importance of the rubber indus- try and the employment opportunities available. The Division is now increasing the number of Student Chapters Business & Awards Meeting .............78 and has partnered with other community groups with educational outreach programs. As part of these efforts, we are proud to introduce a new addition to our conference this year: the “Experience Elastomers - Student Out- Executive Committee and reach Program” bringing high school students to our expo floor and involving them in hands-on activities. If you Rubber Division, ACS Staff ................ 79 get the opportunity, take a few minutes to talk with these young people to share your knowledge and experience with them and to encourage them to make the most of their education. General Information ..............................80 This year, I have chosen to include a tribute to the women who make up an increasingly larger number of rubber industry professionals. A call for participation in the project went out and we had an excellent response. As a result, we will be presenting a slide show in the expo theater featuring photos of many of our colleagues and some who may be in the future. Thank you to all who participated! Take the Virtual Tour at It takes a lot of people dedicated to the success of the Division and our industry to make this event the great success that it is. So, sincere thanks to the entire Rubber Division, ACS staff, the Steering Committee, the www.airbossofamerica.com Executive Committee, our Committee Chairs and Committee members, our ACS Councilors, our Sponsors, our Exhibitors and all of you attending this week. May this week bring you great times and great opportunities. Together we can build a future that is bright! INTERNATIONAL ELASTOMER CONFERENCE 1 Untitled-8Untitled-3 12 8/6/20074/9/2014 12:14:43 3:37:49 PMPM vents e Rubber Division, ACS members are welcome to attend all open committee meetings. Schedule of events *Closed meeting Date Time event Facility Room Floor Exhibitor List monday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Registration Convention Center Hall C Exhibit Hall Level 10.12.2015 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Steering Committee Breakfast* Westin Hotel Urban Farmer Lobby Level Schedule of 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Course: Cure Chemistry for Rubber Convention Center 13 Exhibit Hall Level 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Advanced Materials In Healthcare Conference Convention Center 25 A & B Ballroom Level 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Steering Committee Meeting* Westin Hotel Cattleya 6th Floor 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Membership Committee Meeting Westin Hotel Vanda North & South 6th Floor 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Student Affairs Committee Meeting Westin Hotel Cattleya 6th Floor Executive Committee/Rubber Group Chairs Training 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Westin Hotel Calypso 6th Floor Session 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Program Planning Committee Meeting Westin Hotel Vanda North & South 6th Floor 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Education & Publications Committee Meeting Convention Center 19 Exhibit Hall Level 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Area Directors Meeting* Westin Hotel Calypso 6th Floor 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. History Committee Meeting Westin Hotel Cattleya 6th Floor 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Best Paper Committee Meeting Westin Hotel Cattleya 6th Floor Tuesday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration Convention Center Hall C Exhibit Hall Level 10.13.2015 Course: Rubber Failure Analysis, Chemical and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Convention Center 13 Exhibit Hall Level Physical Course: Intro to Rubber Technology for Non- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Convention Center 14 Exhibit Hall Level Technologists Keynote Speaker Address: Thomas m. Convention Global Center 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Jr. Ballroom Connelly, Jr., ACS executive Director and CeO Center Atrium 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Southern Rubber Group Meeting Convention Center 18 Exhibit Hall Level 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Experience Elastomers - Student Outreach Program Convention Center Hall A Exhibit Hall Level Convention Hall C - main exhibit Hall 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. expo Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting Center entrance Level International Rubber & Advanced materials In Convention exhibit Hall 10:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Halls A, B & C Healthcare expo Center Level 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Service Awards Committee Meeting Convention Center 18 Exhibit Hall Level 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Exhibits & Meeting Sites Committee Meeting Convention Center 20 Exhibit Hall Level Course: Chemistry and Technology of Functional 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Convention Center 13 Exhibit Hall Level Coatings for Medical Devices 1:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Technical Sessions - Sponsored by Lianda Convention Center 25 A - C; 26 A - C Lobby Level 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Marketing Committee Meeting Convention Center 18 Exhibit Hall Level Convention Grand Ballroom Ballroom 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. welcome Reception - Open To All Attendees Center B & C Level 2 INTERNATIONAL ELASTOMER CONFERENCE Schedule of Exhibitor List Date Time event Facility Room Floor e vents wednesday 6:30 a.m. - Check-in 5K Walk/Run - Sponsored by: H.M. Royal Westin Hotel Lobby Lobby Level 10.14.2015 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration Convention Center Hall C Exhibit Hall Level 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Advisory Committee on Testing Procedures Meeting Convention Center 19 Exhibit Hall Level Course: Chemistry and Technology of Polymeric 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Convention Center 13 Exhibit Hall Level Materials Used in Medical Devices 8:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Technical Sessions - Sponsored by Lianda Convention Center 25 A - C; 26 A - C Exhibit Hall Level 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Course: Molding of Rubber Convention Center 14 Exhibit Hall Level Convention exhibit Hall 8:30 a.m.