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Rubber Mini Expo 

174 th Technical Meeting 

October 14-16, 2008 

 

Kentucky International Convention Center • Louisville, KY 

P.O. Box 499 

Akron, OH 44309-0499 

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Table of Contents 

Week-at-a-Glance....................................3 

Technical Courses ..................................4-5 

Special Events ..........................................6 

Technical Paper Sales/Store..................7 

Hotel Information ..................................8-9 

Exhibitor List............................................10 

Expo Floor Plan ......................................11 

174 th Technical Meeting ..................12-16 

Student Colloquium ..........................14-16 

Sponsorship Opportunities ..................17 

Registration/Membership................18-19 

Thank You Sponsors! 

Centennial Elite 

Gold Sponsor 

Silver Sponsors 

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Welcome to Louisville! 

2008 Executive Committee 

Steering Committee 

Chair Allan (Al) D. Feit Veyance Technologies Inc. 

Chair-Elect Gary Horning Polymer Valley Chemicals, Inc. 

Past Chair John Boruta Consultant 

Secretary Walter H. Waddell ExxonMobil Chemical 

Assistant Secretary Leonard Thomas Caterpillar Inc. 

Treasurer Timothy S. Dickerson R.T. Vanderbilt Co. 

Assitant Treasurer Joseph Walker Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership 

Director of Bylaws Charles P. Rader Retired 

Directors’ Representative Robert E. Carroll III R. E. Carroll, Inc. 

Directors’ Rep-Elect Jacques Arseneault Tech Pro Inc. 

Councilor John M. Long Lion Copolymer 

Councilor Robert A. Pett Retired 

Councilor Charles P. Rader Retired 

Alt. Councilor Walter H. Waddell ExxonMobil Chemical 

Alt. Councilor Kris Baranwal Retired 

Alt. Councilor Ralph Graff Retired 

Executive Director Edward L. Miller Rubber Division, ACS 

Area Directors 

Blue Ridge James Campbell American Chemet 

Corporation 

Brazil 

(ABTB)* Luis A. Tormento LT Quimicos 

Canada 

(CSC)* Richard Pazur Freudenberg-NOK 

Chicago Dante Capriotti Trostel Limited 

Connecticut Russell A. Mazzeo Mazzeo Enterprises 

Detroit Gregg Lytle Solvay Solexis, Inc. 

Energy William M. Stahl DuPont Performance 

Elastomers 

Fort Wayne Paul Glasgow Stemaco USA Inc. 

India (IRI)* Zachariah George Indian Rubber 

Institute 

Los Angeles Kurt Mueller R.T. Vanderbilt 

Company 

Mexico Joaquin A. Gonzalez Gonzalez Cano Y 

Compania. S.A. 

MidAtlantic 

do C.V. 

Robert E. Carroll, III R. E. Carroll, Inc. 

© Courtesy of www.gotolouisville.com 

Hello! I would like to personally invite you to join me in Louisville, Kentucky for the 

174 th Technical Meeting of the Rubber Division, ACS. Kentucky is known for Bluegrass, 

Racehorses, the Kentucky Derby, Bourbon, and Louisville, home of the infamous Louisville 

"Slugger" baseball bats and Rubber. We have a great lineup of technical papers as you will 

see inside. This is also our Mini Expo and we have a full slate of displays lined up for your 

education. These exhibits, our educational symposia and courses and the technical papers 

help us maintain our role as the leading organization in the rubber industry for educating 

our industry and bringing the latest and greatest technology to the industry. We will also 

be bringing back the Spouses’ Hospitality Suite at this meeting. Come check it out. 

Come Formulate your Future with Us, 

Al Feit, Chair 

Rubber Division, ACS 

Midwestern Brian Barkes Solvay Solexis, Inc. 

New England Richard C. Mullin II Harwick Standard 

Distribution Corp. 

Ohio Tom Nunley Continental Carbon 

Company 

Ontario Ron Williams Rohm and Haas 

Canada Inc. 

Quebec Jacques Arseneault Tech Pro Inc. 

St. Louis Jack Kuykendall Alpha Technologies 

US LP 

Southern J. Craig Moore Natrochem Inc. 

Twin Cities Robert E. Eggers Dyneon LLC 

West 

Michigan Leo Goss Rhein Chemie Corp. 

Western 

New York Nicholas Fasolino Alternative Rubber 

& Plastics 

* Indicates an Affiliated Technical Organization

Why Join? 

“The technical symposia 

offered by the Rubber Division 

sets a high standard for the 

rubber industry, providing an 

invaluable avenue for 

Week-at-a-Glance 

Date Event Time 

Sunday 

10.12.08 

Monday 

10.13.08 

Tuesday 

10.14.08 

Registration 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Registration 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Fundamentals of Rubber Compounding 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 


Fundamentals of Rubber Compounding 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Technical Session Keynote Speaker 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 

Technical Sessions 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Spouses’ Hospitality 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Press Room 9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Rubber Mini Expo – Ribbon Cutting 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 

Rubber Division Store & Paper Sales 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Rubber Mini Expo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

VIP Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Practical Viscoelasticity 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Exhibitors’ Reception 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 

Week-at-a-Glance 

education and the exchange 

of ideas. The academic focus 

of the papers is unparalleled 

and will continue to serve as 

the foundation for future 

research in the field of 

elastomeric materials.” 

Keith Thomas 

President 

R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. 

Wednesday 

10.15.08 

Thursday 

10.16.08 

5K Walk/Run 

6:30 a.m. 



5 th Student Colloquium 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Press Room 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Introduction to Rubber Technology 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Student Poster Session 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 




25-Year Club Reception & Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 


Press Room 8:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 


Student Job Fair 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 

Workplace Safety & OSHA 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 




Business & Awards Meeting 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Committee Meeting schedule available at www.rubber.org 

Visit www.rubber.org for up-to-date conference information. 

Rubber Mini Expo 3

Technical and Business Courses 

Register Now! 

Significant savings offered for registering for courses 

before October 6, 2008. 

Practical Viscoelasticity 

Tuesday, October 14 • 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

$325 for all participants 

This half-day course examines the relationships of common rubber test 

methods to the visco-elastic nature of specific types of elastomer 

formulations. The course will also provide a short, practical review of 

differential calculus and graph interpretation as it applies to sinusoidal 

deformation and resulting visco-elastic responses. This course is being 

offered by The University of Akron’s Akron Polymer Training Center. 

Instructor: Robert Seiple 

Robert Seiple has been the Manager of the Applied Polymer 

Research Center at The University of Akron since 1990. He has a 

BA in Chemistry from Youngstown State University and a Masters in 

Polymer Science from The University of Akron. Seiple has been a 

Research Assistant for Dr. Frank Kelley at The University of Akron 

on such projects as: Space Shuttle O-Ring Project, Zero Gravity 

Experiments on Epoxy Systems At NASA-Lewis Research Center, 

Fracture Energies of Epoxy and Brittle Polymer Materials, Tear 

Energies of Elastomers. 

Additional projects Robert has worked on since managing the Applied 

Research Center are: Rubber Compounding and Evaluation, Thermal 

Measurements and Characterization, among many others. 

Why Join? 


“I received the bulk of my polymer education 

from Rubber Division meetings and Symposiums 

both from attending and organizing.” 

Dan Hertz, President & Technical Director 

Seals Eastern Inc. 

Fundamentals of Rubber 

Compounding 

Monday, October 13 • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, October 14 • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Before 10/6 After 10/6 

Member $795 $895 

Non-Member $950 $1050 

Student/ Emeritus $25 $25 

A Practical Approach to Real World Compounding Problems 

This one and a half day seminar will present a description and review 

of the functionality of the various compounding ingredients used to 

formulate a rubber compound, their advantages and disadvantages, in 

order to achieve a desired level of compound performance properties. 

Materials discussed include elastomers, fillers, curing agents, 

plasticizers and antioxidants. 

This is an applied seminar which emphasizes practical approaches to real 

world compounding problems. Theory and mechanisms are presented 

where they are helpful to allow the compounder to develop a model to 

predict behavior and responses. 

The objectives of this seminar are: 

• Overview practical aspects of compounding. 

• Provide theory where helpful to predict behavior. 

• Provide opportunities for one-on-one dialog for detail beyond 

general class interest. 

• To utilize class expertise as a resource. 

• Provide references/ contacts for you to use as future questions arise. 

Instructors: Michael Fath and John Byers 

Michael A. Fath has 43 years rubber industry experience in R&D, commercial 

development and management positions with BFGoodrich, 

Goodyear, Monsanto and Polysar. He is the founder of Elastomer 

Technology, Inc., a consulting company to the rubber industry. He has 

broad experience in rubber compounding, primarily in specialty and 

non-tire applications. At Monsanto, he was a co-inventor of the TPE 

composition now being marketed commercially as Santoprene 

Thermoplastic Rubber and was involved in the early commercialization 

of Santoprene and Geolast TPE’s. He earned his BS in Chemistry and 

MS in Physical Chemistry from Kent State University. 

John T. Byers has 43 years experience in technical positions with six 

different companies, including: Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Ashland 

Chemical Co., Wyrough & Loser, Inc., PPG Industries, Inc., Degussa Corp. 

and Rubber World magazine. In the course of those years, he developed 

expertise in technical service, rubber materials & engineering, problem 

solving, product development, compounding and applications development 

for both tire and non-tire rubber applications. In 2000, he retired from 

Degussa and established Byers Rubber Consulting, Inc. In 2003, he 

became the part-time Technical Editor for Rubber World magazine. 

Byers has written, presented and published numerous technical articles 

as well as several chapters in textbooks and rubber compounding courses. 

He has been a frequent lecturer on filler applications (carbon blacks, 

silicas & silanes, non-black fillers) in rubber compounding courses at 

several universities, the Rubber Division, ACS, and local rubber groups. 

He has also received two Best Paper Awards from the Rubber Division, 

ACS. John has a BS in Chemistry from Iowa State University.

Introduction to Rubber Technology 

Wednesday, October 15 • 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 


Member $525 $625 


Student/ Emeritus* $25 $25 

*does not include course book 

If you are new to this industry, working with engineering, sales, 

administration or human resources and you would like a very basic, 

easy-to-understand introduction to the jargon of the trade and what 

goes on in the factory and lab, then this one-day seminar is for you. You 

won't leave a rubber expert, but you will understand the basics of the 

technology and the language of the business. 

Taught by R. J. Del Vecchio, a veteran of the industry who knows its 

secrets and explains them in laymen's terms, the seminar material 

will cover: 

• What polymers are and how rubber is different from plastic 

• How recipes for rubber compounds are created and why 

• What's involved in mixing, processing and vulcanizing rubber 

• Testing, specifying and quality control of rubber products 

The cost of this seminar includes a copy of the book A Beginner's Guide to 

Rubber Technology. 

Instructor: R. J. Del Vecchio 

After a career in the rubber industry with companies like BFGoodrich, 

Lord, and Barry Controls, R. J. Del Vecchio founded a fulltime consulting 

service in late 1990. Much of his work is based on his long experience 

with engineering applications of rubber, and the normal technical skills 

involved in compounding and processing a wide variety of elastomers. 

He is a user of and instructor in SPC and Design of Experiments, as 

they apply to the polymer industries. 

He has published numerous technical papers at ACS meetings, appears 

in the trade literature both here and overseas, and authored several 

chapters in technical books. His consulting practice was originally 

based in the molded goods field, including materials development and 

process optimization, but he expanded his services into the areas of statistical 

analyses, test development, failure analysis, acting as an Expert 

Witness, and giving courses in DOE methodology. 

His book on practical application of DOE in the rubber and plastics 

industries, sponsored by SPE, was released by Hanser Press in 1997, 

and was reprinted several times. He published A Beginner’s Guide to 

Rubber Technology (October 2001) and edited Fundamentals of Rubber 

Technology for the Rubber Division (March 2003), and is working on an 

expanded revision of his text on DOE. 

The Rules & Regulations of 

Workplace Safety and OSHA 

Understanding, Interpreting and 

Complying with the Law 

Thursday, October 16 • 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 


Member $149 $249 


Student/ Emeritus $25 $25 

This course will give you the tools needed to: 

• Identify the latest changes in OSHA rules and regulations and 

determine whether or not they affect your organization. 

• Interpret OSHA’s confusing language and government “legalese” 

and apply it as necessary to your organization. 

• Assess your organization for potential hazards and take action to 

eliminate them. 

• Create and implement a written safety plan. 

• Learn how to pass an OSHA inspection. 

• Develop a record keeping system that meets OSHA standards. 

• Identify and defuse threats of violence in the workplace. 

• Develop a workplace violence policy that addresses security internally 

and security for those employees who work with outside vendors 

and contractors. 

Benefits of this course include getting real-world answers to questions 

like these... 

• Who’s at fault—my employees or me—when they fail to follow the 

safe practices I’ve initiated for them? 

• What is the OSHA inspector looking for when he or she comes to 

my organization? 

• Will I be given advance notice of an OSHA inspection? 

• Can I contest a citation? How do I go about it? 

• Do I really need to display those OSHA posters in my workplace? 

• What is the penalty for violating an OSHA standard? 

• Can I get help from OSHA to fix the hazards in my workplace? 

Who will benefit from this course: facility managers and directors; 

human resource personnel; manufacturing personnel; small business 

owners; supervisors and managers; safety and security directors; and 

anyone responsible for overseeing safety issues and employee training. 

Instructor: LaDeana Wilkes, Fred Pryor Seminars 

LaDeana Wilkes is an expert trainer and communicator who has honed 

her skills through a variety of positions in the fields of nursing, sales 

and consulting. Her strengths as a presenter include the ability to quickly 

identify and connect emotionally with her audiences, as well as, the specific 

talent for making complex or confusing material easy to comprehend. 

She is committed to providing a training experience that is memorable, 

motivating and action-oriented. She offers ideas, tools and strategies for 

continued improvement back in the workplace and stresses application of 

knowledge as a moving force in both personal and professional growth. 

Training topics in which she specialties include business writing, grammar, 

conflict and time management, supervision, receptionist skills, OSHA compliance 

and interpersonal communication. 

Technical and Business Courses 



Special Events 

© Courtesy of" Greater Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau 

Rubber Mini Expo – 

Opening Ceremony 

& Ribbon Cutting 

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 

10:00 a.m. -10:15 a.m. 

Attend the official opening ceremony 

and ribbon cutting for Rubber Mini 

Expo. 

VIP Luncheon 


11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. 

Seating is limited - reserve your 

tickets now! $30 each 

Take advantage of this opportunity to 

have lunch with special invited VIP 

executives from throughout the rubber 

industry. Reservations are required. 

Exhibitors’ Reception 


5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 

All registered attendees from the 

Rubber Mini Expo, 174 th Technical 

Meeting and Courses are invited 

to attend this function. 

No reservations are required. 

5K Walk/Run 

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 

6:30 a.m. 

Runners, walkers, spouses and guests 

are invited to participate. Please register 

for planning purposes. 

Sponsored by H.M. Royal, Inc. 

5 th Student Colloquium 


8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

The Colloquium opens with a keynote 

presentation, followed by a full-day of 

papers and poster presentations by 

undergraduate & graduate students 

from various colleges and universities 

in the United States and abroad. The 

poster presentations are positioned in 

a location to maximize exposure. See 

pages 14 through 16 for the presentations. 

25-Year Club Reception 

& Luncheon 


11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Seating is limited - reserve your 

tickets now! $50 each 

Any member or affiliate member who 

has been active in the rubber industry 

for 25 consecutive years or more may 

attend. Reservations are required. 

Business & Awards 

Meeting 

Thursday, October 16, 2008 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Please join us at the semi-annual 

Business & Awards Meeting of the 

Rubber Division, ACS. It includes 

general business of the Division, plus the 

announcement of the four scholarship 

winners from the Student Colloquium. 

No reservations are required. 

Student Job Fair 

Thursday, October 16, 2008 

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 

Please join us at the Student Job Fair 

where several employers will have 

tabletop presentations with job openings 

and other opportunities. 

Spouses’ Hospitality 

Tuesday – Thursday, 

October 14 -16, 2008 

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

There will be a designated room at 

the Marriott Hotel that will provide 

brochures and other information about 

Louisville tourism, including local 

museums, attractions, shopping and 

dining for the spouses of attendees. 

6 Rubber Mini Expo Visit www.rubber.org for up-to-date conference information.

Program 

Planning 

Committee 

Syed K. Mowdood, Chair 

Pirelli Tyre SpA 

Larry Evans, Vice Chair 

Transportation Research 

Center, Inc. 

Walter H. Waddell, 

Secretary 

ExxonMobil Chemical Company 

Leonard Thomas, 

Assistant Secretary 

Caterpillar, Inc. 

John Dick 

Alpha Technologies U.S., L.P. 

William V. Mars 

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company 

Alton McConnell 

Avon Automotive 

J. Cal Moreland 

Michelin Tire Corp. 

Marvin Myhre 

Canadian Rubber Testing 

and Development 

Arnis U. Paeglis 

Dow Chemical 

Abraham Pannikottu 

Akron Rubber Development Lab 

Mark Petras 

ChemRep 

John Putman 

Dynisco 

Andrew Tisler 

Cytec Industries, Inc. 

Constantin Tsimpris 

DuPont Advanced Fibers 

David Zanzig 

The Goodyear Tire & 

Rubber Company 

J. Lin Chency 

Bridgestone/Firestone USA 

Hongu Yuji 

JSA America 

Rubber 

Division Store 

Booth #438 

Be sure to visit the Rubber Division 

Store. There are technical meeting 

papers, technical and business 

publications and Rubber Division 

merchandise. You can browse our large selection of technical books and references 

covering rubber science and technology, engineering and polymers. Our business 

publications cover lean manufacturing, six sigma and other business-oriented topics. 

In addition, the store also has a complete line of Rubber Division merchandise and 

apparel including both men and ladies polo shirts, dress shirts, pullovers and more! 

You can also visit http://www.rubber.org/publications/index.htm for more details. 

Technical Meeting Papers * 

Member Non-Member 

Before 10/17 Before 10/17 

Single Paper (on-site only) $5 $10 

Complete Set (Hard Copy) $475 $750 

Complete Set (CD-Rom) $475 $750 

Member Non-Member 

After 10/17 After 10/17 

Single Paper $15 $35 

Complete Set/CD-Rom $575 $850 

Order forms available: 

http://www.rubber.org/downloads/library/libfullsets.pdf 

For more information: 

Call 330-972-7197 or Email: laursen@uakron.edu 

Send order form and payment to: 

Mail: 

or Fax: 

Christopher Laursen 330-972-5574 

Rubber Division, ACS - Library 

P.O. Box 499 

Akron, OH 44309-0499 

SAVE! 

on orders placed 

before 10/17. 

Members save 

even more! 

* Prices do not reflect applicable sales tax. Pre-payment is required for all orders. Shipping & handling are included 

for this meeting. Payment may be made by VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover or by check (US funds) 

made payable to "Rubber Division, ACS." Complete sets and CD’s will be shipped within 30 days after the meeting. 

Prepaid orders received prior to October 17, 2008 will receive the discounted price. Single papers may be ordered at 

any time from the Rubber Division Library at the post-meeting prices. Shipping and handling may be charged for 

large orders placed post-meeting. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. 

Technical Papers, Books & Merchandise 


Hotel Rates & Information 


& 174 th Technical Meeting 

October 14 - 16, 2008 

Kentucky International 

Convention Center 

Louisville, KY 

 

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Contracted Hotel Rates 

No: 

Facility: 

1 The Kentucky International Convention Center - 221 Fourth St. 

No: Hotel: Single Double Triple Quad Suite 

2 Galt House Hotel & Suites $136 $136 $146 $146 $150-$160 

140 N. 4th St. 

3 Hyatt Regency Louisville $151 $151 $161 $171 $425-$550 

320 W. Jefferson St. 

4 Louisvile Marriott Downtown* $169 $169 $189 $199 $275 

280 W. Jefferson St. 

* Indicates Host Hotel Rates do not include applicable room taxes. Please refer to downtown map above for locations. 

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For best availability, book your hotel online at www.rubber.org 

or by fax at 301-694-5124 before September 12, 2008 

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Daytime telephone 

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Hotel Selection 

Arrival Date:____________ Departure Date:___________ 

Room Type: ___single ___double ____triple ____quad ____suite 

(To request a hospitality suite email your request to rubberdiv@experient-inc.com) 

Check here for a non-smoking room 

Check here if you have a disability requiring special services 

Special requests:______________________________________________________ 

NOTE: A maximum allotment of 10 rooms per company room block exists at the Marriott (host hotel). 

Reserved room blocks at all hotels must be confirmed 30 days prior to arrival. Those blocks not 

confirmed will be released to the general public. 

Please list your four hotel preferences: 

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HOTEL RESERVATIONS 

Rubber Mini Expo & 174 th Technical Meeting 

October 14-16-2008, Louisville, KY 

Deposit Information 

All reservations require a credit card for guarantee. 

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Instructions 

• Internet: For best availability and 

immediate confirmation, make your 

reservations via the internet at 

www.rubber.org. 

• Fax: Please submit fully completed 

forms by fax to 301-694-5124. Use 

one form per request, making copies 

as needed. 

OR 

• Mail: Send a completed form, one copy 

per request to: 

Rubber Division Housing Bureau 

1888 N. Market St. 

Frederick, MD 21701 

Phone: 866-229-3691 (U.S.) 

301-694-5243 (International) 

Confirmations 

The Rubber Division Housing Bureau 

sends reservation confirmations. E-mail 

confirmations: within 72 hours. Fax and 

mail confirmations: 7-10 days. If you do 

not receive your acknowledgement in 

this time frame, contact the Rubber 

Division Housing Bureau at the fax 

number above or by emailing 

rubberdiv@experient-inc.com. 

You can also check your reservation via 

the internet at www.rubber.org. Please 

review all information for accuracy. 

You will not receive a confirmation 

from the hotel itself. 

Room Rates/Taxes 

• Reservations must be made by 

September 12, 2008 to take advantage 

of special room rates. Higher rates 

may exist after September 12, 2008. 

All rates are per room and subject to 

15.1% tax. Reservations may be changed 

or canceled until September 19, 2008 

without penalty (based on availability). 

• Special requests are not guaranteed. 

Hotels will assign specific room types 

upon check-in, based on availability. 

Deposits 

All reservation requests will require a 

credit card guarantee or a one nights 

depositplus 15.1% tax. 

Cancellations/Changes/ 

Refunds 

• The deposit is refundable only if the 

cancellation is made at least 72 hours 

prior to check-in. 

• All changes and cancellations should be 

made through September 19th via email 

to rubberdiv@experient-inc.com, 

by accessing your reservation at 

www.rubber.org, by fax at 

301-694-5124 or by phone at 

866-229-3691(U.S.) or 301-694-5243 

(International). 

• Do not contact the hotels directly 

until after September 28, 2008. 

Hotel Registration Form 

Mail forms & checks payable to: 

Or fax with credit card information to: 

Rubber Division Housing Bureau 301-694-5124 

1888 N. Market St. 

Frederick MD 21701 

Please mail, fax or register via the internet only. Do not contact the Rubber Division office. If you have any 

questions please call the Rubber Division Housing Bureau at 866-229-3691 (U.S.) or 301-694-5243 (International). 

Sponsored by Rubber Division, ACS 



Exhibitor LIst 

As of 06/01/08 

Company Name Booth No. Company Name Booth No. 

Abrasive Supply Company ................................502 

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc...........................431 

AirBoss ..............................................................601 

Airgas Corp. ......................................................503 

Akrochem Corporation ......................................203 

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. ....320 

Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals ........................127 

Albany International HPM ................................128 

Alpha Technologies U.S., L.P. ............................402 

Alternative Rubber & Plastics ..........................314 

Altman Manufacturing Co. Inc. ........................324 

Ambios Technology, Inc.....................................231 

American Kuhne, Inc. ........................................112 

Americas International, Inc...............................333 

Barwell Machinery USA Inc. ............................114 

Bytewise Measurement Systems Inc. ..............608 

Cancarb Ltd. ......................................................521 

Chem Technologies, Ltd. ..................................233 

ChemRep, Inc.....................................................401 

Chem-Trend L.P. ................................................110 

China United Rubber (Group) Corp. ..................619 

Clauss ................................................................620 

Corporate Consulting Services, Inc...................204 

Cross Oil Refining & Marketing Co., Inc...........414 

Cryogenic Deflashing Systems, Inc...................134 

Cryogenic Systems & Parts ..............................515 

Daikin America, Inc. ..........................................232 

Davis Standard, LLC ..........................................527 

Desma................................................................410 

DuPont Engineered Elastomer ..........................534 

DuPont Performance Elastomers ......................319 

DuPont Performance Lubricants........................330 

Dynamic Air Inc. ................................................107 

Dyna-Mix ..........................................................427 

Dyneon L.L.C. ....................................................302 

Edge Rubber ......................................................529 

Eliokem, Inc. ......................................................337 

Elkem AS, Materials ........................................522 

Emerald Performance Materials ......................437 

Engel Canada, Inc. ............................................420 

Engineering and Industrial Services ................609 

Excalibar Minerals Inc.......................................105 

Excel Polymers ..................................................405 

ExxonMobil Chemical........................................315 

Farrel Corporation..............................................403 

Ferris State University ......................................603 

Firestone Polymers ............................................511 

Franklynn Industries Inc.- Illinois 

Toolworks Co. ....................................................104 

French Oil Mill Machinery Co. ..........................327 

GEO Specialty Chemicals..................................227 

Glassven, C.A. ..................................................421 

Glo-Mold/Valley Rubber Mixing ......................416 

Gold Key Processing..........................................228 

Green Rubber Global ........................................329 

H&R Group US, Inc. ..........................................422 

H. M. Royal........................................................419 

Hagglunds Drives, Inc. ......................................106 

HallStar Company..............................................423 

Harwick Standard Distribution Corp. ................234 

HF Rubber Machinery, Inc. ................................212 

Huber Engineered Materials ............................115 

INDSPEC Chemical Corp. ..................................409 

INEOS Oligomers ..............................................516 

Instron Corporation............................................509 

ISP Elastomers ..................................................424 

Jaco Products ....................................................505 

Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc. ............................206 

King Industries ..................................................221 

Kobelco Stewart Bolling Inc. ............................432 

Krauss Maffei Corporation................................103 

LANXESS Corporation ......................................305 

Leverett A. Anderson Co. ..................................213 

Lianda Corporation ............................................230 

Lufkin Industries, Inc. ........................................332 

LWB Sales and Service ....................................328 

M.F. Cachat Co. ................................................214 

Maplan/Starlinger ............................................101 

Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties ............224 

McLube Division, McGee Ind., Inc...................306 

Mesabi Control Engineering Ltd. ......................211 

Mid American Machine & Equipment, LLC ......428 

Mid-States Tool & Machine..............................322 

Milin Environmental Inc. ..................................124 

Munch Chemie International GmbH ................301 

Nolar Industries ................................................434 

Pannier Corporation ..........................................125 

Physical Acoustics Corp. ..................................524 

Pinnacle Elastomeric Technology......................331 

Plasto-Sac Ltd. ..................................................520 

Polychem Dispersions ......................................334 

Polymer Machinery Co. ....................................406 

Polymer Valley Chemicals, Inc. ........................120 

Polymeric Labels................................................412 

Polymerics, Inc...................................................109 

Preferred Rubber Compounding Corp. ..............429 

Premier Chemicals, LLC ....................................413 

R.T. Vanderbilt Co., Inc. ....................................220 

Regloplas Corporation ......................................506 

Release Coatings of New York ........................223 

Rep Corporation ................................................216 

Rhein Chemie Corporation ................................309 

Rio Tinto Minerals ............................................202 

RMS Equipment Company ................................605 

Robbins LLC ......................................................504 

Rohm & Haas ....................................................215 

Rubber & Plastics News ..................................404 

Rubber Asia ......................................................519 

Rubber Division, ACS ........................................201 

Rubber Manufacturers Association ..................321 

Rubber Molding Technologies, Inc. (Rutil) ........310 

Rubber Recycling Topical Group ......................530 

Rubber World Magazine ..................................304 

Sage Automation, Inc. ......................................111 

Sanyu USA ........................................................514 

Sartomer Company, Inc. ....................................205 

Scrap Tire News................................................528 

Shanghi Fuluda Rubber & Plastic 

Materials Sci. Co...............................................615 

Sherdil Precision Inc. ........................................323 

Sid Richardson Carbon & Energy Co.................122 

Smithers Scientific Services ............................533 

Solvay Solexis ..................................................501 

Soucy Techno Inc...............................................312 

Sovereign Chemical Co. ....................................316 

Struktol Company of America ..........................303 

Sunoco, Inc. ......................................................219 

Taniq B.V. ..........................................................209 

Tech Pro, Inc. ....................................................415 

Technical Machine Products (TMP) ..................311 

TEMPEST Inc. ....................................................523 

TSE Industries, Inc.............................................210 

U.S. Molding Machinery Co. ............................430 

U-Can Dynatex ..................................................512 

United Feed Screws, Ltd. ..................................222 

University of Akron............................................411 

University of Massachusetts Lowell ................513 

Venango Machine Co., Inc. ..............................313 

VMI Americas....................................................510 

Wabash MPI ....................................................433 

Wolff Industries Inc...........................................119 

Zeon Chemicals L.P. ..........................................102 

Zeppelin Systems USA......................................229 

, 



 

& 174 th Technical Meeting 

October 14 - 16, 2008 

Kentucky International Convention Center, Hall 2C • Louisville, KY 

Exhibitor Floor Plan 

Exhibitors as of 06/01/08 





Tuesday Morning - October 14, 2008 

SESSION A 

NHTSA Tire Research 

Chair - Larry Evans, NHTSA Transportation Research Center, Inc. 

Analysis of Crosslink Density - Ed Terrill, Akron Rubber Development Lab, Inc. 

Analysis of Innerliner Composition - Ed Terrill, Akron Rubber Development Lab, Inc. 

Analysis of Highway Debris - Alrik Svenson, DOT-NHTSA 

Rolling Resistance I-Tire Selection and Overview - John Harris, Larry Evans, Transportation Research 

Center, Inc. and Jim MacIsaac Jr., DOT-NHTSA 

Rolling Resistance II-Comparison of Tests - Larry Evans, John Harris, Transportation Research Center, 

Inc. and Jim MacIsaac Jr., DOT-NHTSA 

Effect of Nitrogen Inflation on Tire Inflation Pressure Retention and Rolling Resistance - Larry Evans, 

John Harris, Transportation Research Center, Inc. and Jim MacIsaac Jr., DOT-NHTSA 

SESSION B 

New Commercial Developments 

Chair - Chris Napier, ExxonMobil Chemical Co. 

Co-Chair - William Stahl, DuPont Performance Elastomers 

New Commercial Shortstop for SBR/NBR Emulsion Polymerization CHAINGUARD OPT Hydroxylamine - 

Mrunalini Dhamdhere, ANGUS Chemical Company 

New HBNR with Improved Compression Set and Cold Flexibility - Masato Sakamoto, Zeon Corporation, Japan 

Improved Performance of Elastomeric Products Through Corpro Fibre Reinforcement - Siebe Nooij, Tariq BV, 

The Netherlands 

Corpro Smart Architecture of Fibre or Metallic Reinforcement Increases Product Performance - Siebe Nooij, Tariq BV, 


SESSION C 

Rubber Recycling 

Chair - Marvin Myhre, Canadian Rubber Testing & Development Limited 

Reclaiming of EDPM Rubber: A Comparative Evaluation of Amines and Disulphides as Devulcanization 

Aids - Wilma K. Dierkes, University of Twente, The Netherlands 

Range of Opportunities for Recycled Rubber Products - Sam Kauffman, Edge Rubber 

Thermal and Morphological Behavior of Mechanochemical Devulcanized Ground Rubber Tire Powder 

(GRT) Filled Epoxy Composites - Sriram Yagneswaran, Clemson University 

Benefits and Costs to Business and Society of CAFÉ Offsets for Green Tires Using Engineered Rubber 

Powders - Anthony M. Cialione, Lehigh Technologies, Inc. 

Is There Life After. . . . - Marvin Myhre, Canadian Rubber Testing & Development Ltd., Canada and 

Evan Piland, Midwest Elastomers, Inc. 

New Approach to Convert Recycled Tire Crumb Rubber - Christian Arnold, EMS Griltech 

Advances in Engineered Rubbers for Use in New Tires - Anthony M. Cialone, Lehigh Technologies 

Why Join? 

“With all the benefits the Rubber Division gives its 

members, how can you possibly say no when asked to 

join. I consider myself fortunate to have had this career 

in the rubber industry. A major part of this career has 

been my involvement with the Rubber Division.” 

Dick Hupp, President, RJ Consulting 

Speaker Index 

Ahmadi, Hamid 

Anderson, Andy 

Arnold, Christian 

Balizer, Edward 

Bhattacharya, Aparajita 

Buytaert, Guy 

Cassell, Roger 

Castner, Jim 

Cialione, Anthony 

Danvers, Julian 

Dee, Terry 

DeGrazio, Fran 

Dhamdhere, Mrunalini 

Dick, John 

Dierkes, Wilma 

Drobny, Jiri 

Evans, Larry 

Galimberti, Maurizio 

Gentert, Michael 

Guy, Laurent 

Hannay, Judy 

Harber, Samuel 

Heinz, Hendrik 

Henning, Steven 

Huang, Jijun 

Inoue, Yoshihisa 

Isayev, A. I. 

Jenke, Dennis 

Jiang, Ping 

Jiang, Bing 

Jorkasky, Richard 

Joyce, George 

Kar, Sritama 

Karmarkar, Ukay 

Kauffman, Sam 

Kelley, Joshua 

Khan, M. Sohail 

Kreider, Marisa 

Liang, Wenbin 

Lim, Goy Teck 

Lin, Chenchy 

Lu, Y. Charles 

Manley, Paul 

McBride, Edward 

Mohl, John 

Monthey, Steven 

Mott, Peter 

Movahed, Saeed Ostad 

Myhre, Marvin 

Nasreddine, Victor 

Nooij, Siebe 

Norton, Craig 

Norwood, Daniel 

Oriani, Steven 

Paeglis, Arnis 

Panko, Julie 

Pannikottu, Abraham 

Pazur, Richard 

Putman, Matthew 

Reynolds, Dennis 

Ruberto, Michael 

Sakamoto, Masato 

Shell, James 

Spetz, Goran 

Svenson, Alrik 

Terrill, Ed 

Tiwari, M. 

Toki, Shigeyuki 

Walther, Brian 

Warley, Russell 

Wong, Wai Keung 

Yagneswaran, Sriram 

Yang, Xiaoping 

Zielinska, A. J.

Tuesday Afternoon - October 14, 2008 

SESSION A 

Advances in Tire Technology 

Co-Chair - Syed K. Mowdood, PirelliTyre SpA 

Co-Chair - Walter H. Waddell, ExxonMobil Chemical Company 

New Silane Coupling Agents for NR/Truck Tire Applications - Ping Jiang, Momentive Performance 

Analysis of the Fatigue Process in NR/BR Blends - Yoshihisa Inoue, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan 

Comparing Dynamic Properties of Several Rubbers Filled with Silanized Silica Nanofiller - Saeed Ostad 

Movahed, Institute of Polymer Technology and Materials Engineering, United Kingdom 

Modeling Ground Rubber as a Deformable Spherical Inclusion - Craig Norton, Bandag Inc. 

Reduction of Volatile Organic Compound Emission for Silica Compounding Part II. Synthesis and Characterization 

of Alkoxy-modified Silsesquioxane - Chenchy J. Lin, Bridgestone Americas Center for Research and Technology 

Comparative Study of Plasma-Thiopene and Acetylene-Coated Silica in SBR and EPDM Reinforcement - 

M. Tiwari, University of Twente, The Netherlands 

Effect of Microstructure of a Filled Rubber on Its Overall Mechanical Properties - Bing Jiang, 

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company 

SESSION B 

Rubber in Aerospace Applications 

Co-Chair - Abraham Pannikottu, American Engineering Group 

Co-Chair - Y. Charles Lu, University of Kentucky 

Performance and Durability Characterization of Aerospace Seals - Abraham Pannikottu and Hari 

Parthasarathi, American Engineering Group; Rama Sawamy, Aerospace Engineers 

Viscoelastic Properties of Rubbers Investigated by Small-Scale Dynamic Mechanical Analysis - 

Y. Charles Lu, University of Kentucky; D.M. Shinozaki, The University of Western Ontario 

Characterization of Aerospace Gasket Elastomers by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - Ukay Karmarkar, 

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory 

New Development in EPDM Tear Property - Brian Walther, Dow Chemical Company 

Development in Instruments and Methods for Stress Relaxation Testing - from Manual to Automatic - 

Goran Spetz, Elastocon AB 

SESSION C 

Elastomeric Materials: Challenges in Pharmaceutical/Biomedical Applications 

Co-Chair - Cheryl L.M. Stultz, Nektar Therapeutics 

Co-Chair - Fran DeGrazio, West Pharmaceutical Services 

Impact of Elastomer Extractables in Pharmaceutical/Biomedical Applications-Material Supplier 

Perspectives - Dr. Wai Keung Wong, ExxonMobil Chemical Europe, Belgium 

An Approach to Determine Leachables in Liquid Drug Products - Jim Castner, Lantheus Medical Imaging 

Supplier Perspective: Container/Closure and Device Components in the World of Extractables/ Leachables 

Testing - Fran L. DeGrazio, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. 

A general Overview of the Suitability for Intended Use Requirements for Matreials Used in Pharmaceutical 

Systems - Dennis Jenke, Baxter Healthcare Corporation 

Extractables and Leachables in Orally Inhaled and Nasal Drug Products - Dr. Daniel L. Norwood, 

Boehringer Ingelheim 

Degradation and Stabilization of Elastomers and the Impact on the Extractables Profile of Container 

Closure Systems - Michael A. Ruberto, Ciba Expert Services 

Why Join? 

“The Rubber Division of the 

American Chemical Society 

is the most prestigious 

organization in the rubber 

industry. Through the 

Rubber Division, all of us 

stay current on trends in 

the industry. We also stay 

in touch with our contacts in 

the industry. In my opinion, 

we all have an obligation to 

support organizations such as 

the Rubber Division so that 

future generations of 

rubber industry executives 

will continue to enjoy the 

benefits that we have 

all enjoyed.” 

Mark A. Petras 

President 

ChemRep, Inc. 





Why Join? 

“On the last minute of the 

last day of the 2007 Rubber 

Expo, we had a visitor that 

ended up giving us the single 

largest order in the 30+ years 

that Mid-States Tool has been 

in business. Actually our 

first order was more than 

twice the amount of any 

previous single order and 

we're expecting more.” 

Don Nordstrom 

Development Engineer 

Mid-States Tool & Machine 

Wednesday Morning - October 15, 2008 

SESSION A 

Advances in Tire Technology 

Co-Chair - Syed K. Mowdood, PirelliTyre SpA 

Co-Chair - Walter H. Waddell, ExxonMobil Chemical Company 

New Solution SBR’s to Meet Future Performance Demands - Dr. Judy Hannay, Lanxess Corp. 

Methods for Collecting Tire Wear Particles under Realistic Driving Conditions-Implications for Future 

Research Regarding Environmental Impacts - Julie Panko, ChemRisk, Inc. 

Physical and Chemical Characterization of Tire-Related Particles: Comparison of Particles Generated 

Using Different Methodologies (On-Road Collection, Laboratory Collection and Cryogenic Breaking of 

Tread Rubber) - Marisa Kreider, ChemRisk, Inc. 

Tailor-made Nanostructures for Improved Properties of Tyre Compounds - Maurizio Galimberti, 

PirelliTyres SpA, Italy 

Mechanistic Investigations of the Steel Tire-Cord-Rubber Interface - Guy Buytaert, NV Bekaert SA, Belgium 

Nitrogen Inflation of Tires - Walter H. Waddell, Christopher Napier and Donald S. Tracey, ExxonMobil 

Chemical Company 

SESSION B 

Heat, Fluid and Flame-Resistant Elastomers 

Chair - Vipin M. Kothari, Therm-O-Link, Inc. 

Aging and Service Life of Natural Rubber in Air and Seawater - Peter. H. Mott, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory 

THERBAN/HNBR for Biodiesel Applications - Dr. Victor Nasreddine, Lanxess Corporation 

Polyepichlorohydrin Elastomers for Bio-Diesel Applications - Samuel C. Harber, Zeon Chemicals L.P. 

State of Cure Measurements for Sulfur-Cured EPDM - Richard J. Pazur, Freudenberg-NOK 

The Introduction of Fuel Resistant Polyacrylate - Joshua R. Kelley, Zeon Chemicals L.P. 

Creating the Next Generation of Bisphenol-Cured Fluoroelastomers - Steven R. Oriani, Dupont 

Performance Elastomers 

SESSION C 

Advances in Rubber Processing 

Chair - John S. Dick, Rhein Chemie 

Distribution of State of Cure for Multi-Stage Curing Processes - Russell L. Warley, Penn State, Erie 

Electron Beam Modification of PTFE-EPDM Rubber Composites: Processing, Characterization and 

Properties - M. Sohail Khan, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, Germany 

Extrusion Profile Geometry Measurement Methods and Case Studies - Dennis Reynolds, Bytewise 

Measurement Systems 

Cure Kinetic Study of Unfilled and Carbon Black Filled Synthetic Isoprene Rubber - A.I. Isayev, 

The University of Akron 

Advances in Structure Measurements of Carbon Black - George A. Joyce, Columbian Chemicals Company 


SESSION D 

Student Colloquium Session 

Moderator - Timothy Higgins, Rhein Chemie 

High Temperature Elastomer/Clay Nanocomposites for Oilfield Applications, Sriram Lakshminarayanan, 

Dr. Uttandaraman Sundararaj and K. Nandakumar, University of Alberta 

Strengthening of Polyolefins Bottom-Up Self-Assembly of POSS Nanoparticles, Byoung-Jo Lee and 

Dr. Sadhan C. Jana, The University of Akron 

Elastomeric Compounds Degradation in Drinking Water Distribution, Raja Mohan Nagisetty, Dr. Gerold A. 

Willing, Dr. Thomas A. Rockaway and Dr. Richard M. Higashi, University of Louisville 

Interface Area Function for Investigation of Swelling Behavior and Young's Modulus of Nanocomposites, 

Mithun Bhattacharya and Dr. Anil K. Bhowmick, Indian Institute of Technology 

The Mechanics of Frictional Sliding at the Elastomer/Rigid Surface Interface, Philip Gabriel, Dr. James 

Busfield and Prof. Alan Thomas, Queen Mary University of London 

Ultrasonic Treatment of PEN/LCP Blends During Extrusion, Kaan Gunes, Dr. A. I. Isayev, The University of Akron

Wednesday Afternoon - October 15, 2008 

SESSION A 

Mechanics and Design of Elastomeric Materials and Structures 

Co-Chair - Allan Zhong, Halliburton 

Co-Chair - Hamid Ahmadi, TARRC 

Static and Cyclic Stress Relaxation of a PDMS Elastomer at Small Strains - Russell L. Warley, Penn 

State Erie 

The Introduction of an Improved Low Temperature Performance HT-ACM HyTemp Zeon Chemicals AR214 

- Paul E. Manley 

Fundamentals of Curing Elastomers with Peroxides and Coagents II: Understanding the Relationship 

Between Coagent and Elastomer - Steven K. Henning, Sartomer Company 

High Performance Thermoplastic Elastomers: A Review - Jiri G. Drobny, Drobny Polymer Associates 

Levapren/EVM and its Uses in Industrial Applications - Terry Dee, Lanxess Corporation 

Crosslinking of Saturated Elastomers Using Functionalized Azides - A.J. Zielinska, University of 

Twente, The Netherlands 

SESSION B 



Designing Alternate Cure Systems to Eliminate Restricted Substances for ECO, ACM and AEM Polymers 

- Steven Monthey, Rhein Chemie Corp. 

The Introduction of an Improved Low Temperature Performance HT-ACM HyTemp Zeon Chemicals AR214 

- Paul E. Manley 

Fundamentals of Curing Elastomers with Peroxides and Coagents II: Understanding the Relationship 

Between Coagent and Elastomer - Steven K. Henning, Sartomer Company 

High Performance Thermoplastic Elastomers: A Review - Jiri G. Drobny, Drobny Polymer Associates 

Levapren/EVM and its Uses in Industrial Applications - Terry Dee, Lanxess Corporation 

Crosslinking of Saturated Elastomers Using Functionalized Azides - A.J. Zielinska, University of Twente, 


SESSION C 

Advances in Rubber Processing 

Chair - John S. Dick, Alpha Technologies U.S. 

Molecular Structure and Processing Characteristics of a Granular Gas-phase Metallocene EPDM Rubber 

- Wenbin Liang, The Dow Chemical Company 

How to Reduce Cure Times without Damaging the Material with Excess Shear - John Mohl 

and Tim Graham, REP Corporation 

Disagglomeration and Processability - Matthew Putman and Julie Orlando, Alpha Technologies U.S. 

New Rapid Method to Fully Characterize Thermoplastic Elastomers - John S. Dick and Henry Pawlowski, 

Alpha Technologies 

Why Join? 

"The Rubber Division, which 

has been a career-long 

experience for me, began 

when my father, the 

President of H. M. Royal, Inc., 

told me that somebody 

should get out to Akron and 

get involved with the Division. 

The year was 1961, the first 

year I started to work, and 

I took a Rubber Technology 

course. Who would have ever 

thought after all the Rubber 

Group and National meetings, 

including the technical 

presentations, that I would 

be elected to be Chair of the 

Division. Why join the 

Division? The friends I have 

made and the knowledge 

gained sticks with me even in 

partial retirement and is 

just part of the story." 


SESSION D 

Student Colloquium Session 

Moderator - Timothy Higgins, Rhein Chemie 

Visco-elastic Behaviour of Rubber in a Combined 

Torsion-Tension Test, Nutthanun Suphadon, 

Dr. James Busfield and Prof. Alan Thomas, Queen Mary 

University of London 

High Temperature Nanoidentification of Neat Resins 

and Carbon Composites of PMR-15 Polyimide, 

Dr. Greg A. Schoeppner, University of Kentucky and 

Wright Patterson Air Force Base 

Toms Royal 

RoyalT, LLC 




Why Join? 

Wednesday All Day - October 15, 2008 

Student Colloquium Poster Session 

Cut Growth in Natural Rubber Vulcanizates, Meng Cai and Dr. Gary Hamed, The University of Akron 

Synthesis of a Polyisobutylene-farnesyl Pyrophosphate Macroinitiator for In-vitro Synthesis of 

Polyisobutylene-b-cis-1,4-polyisprene, Cheng Ching Kurt Chiang, Dr. Judit E. Puskas and Dr. Chrys 

Wesdemiotis, The University of Akron 

Effect of Structural Stiffness on Fragility of Polymers, Kumar Kunal and Dr. Alexei P. Sokolov, The University of Akron 

Experimental Investigation and Constitutive Modeling of the Large Deformation Mechanical Behavior of Filled 

Elastomers, Aparajita Bhattacharya, Dr. Grigori Medvedev and Prof. James M. Caruthers, Purdue University 

Synthesis of Arborescent Polystyrenes via an Inimer-Type Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain 

Transfer (RAFT) Polymerization, Andrew Heidenreich and Dr. Judit E. Puskas, The University of Akron 

Thursday Morning - October 16, 2008 

“Congratulations on 

organizing the best 

Rubber Expo since I started 

participating in 2001! 

The quantity and quality of 

visitors was excellent, and 

my company generated 

literally hundreds of new 

sales inquiries from this 3-day 

show. Even though we 

recently sold our Royalene 

EPDM business, our 

Adiprene Urethane 

Elastomers business was 

able to put the Rubber Expo 

to very good use, launching 

a new time-labor saving 

technology, and generating 

a significant amount of 

potential new business. 

So keep up the good work.” 

Jon M. Amdursky 

Director of Marketing 

Communications 

Chemtura Corporation 

SESSION A 

Advances in Nanotechnology 

Co-Chairs - Ping Zhang and Andy H. Tsou, ExxonMobil Chemical Company 

New Insights in the Dynamical Properties of Precipitated Silica Filled Rubber Using a New High Surface 

Silica - Laurent Guy, Rhodia 

Heirarchic Nano-structure in Natural Rubber by Synchrotron X-ray Study - Shigeyuki Toki, State 

University of New York Stony Brook 

Clay SBR Nanocomposites Through Latex Processing - Xiaoping Yang, and Ping Zhang, Joe Kulig and 

Rebecca Dando, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 

Novel High Temperature Styrenic TPE Nanocomposites - Goy Teck Lim and Judit E. Puskas, The University 

of Akron 

Nanomechanics and Energetics of Layered Silicate Sheets for Nanocomposites - Hendrik Heinz, 

The University of Akron, Department of Polymer Engineering 

A Novel Method of Nanoclay Exfoliation in Thermoset Composite Materials - Michael Gintert and 

Sadhan C. Jana, The University of Akron and Sandi Miller, NASA Glenn Research Center 

Role of Nano Magnesium Oxide in Polychloroprene Rubber - Sritama Kar, School of Polymers and 

High Performance Materials and Anil K. Bhowmick, Indian Institute of Rubber Research 

SESSION B 



Nanocomposites of Elastomers with Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes for High Temperature Performance - 

Jijun Huang and Joey Mead, University of Massachusetts Lowell and Andrew P. Hope and 

Lacramioara Schulte auf’m Erley, NanoDynamics Life Sciences, Inc. 

New Improved Processing HNBR - Andy Anderson, Zeon Chemicals L.P. 

Designs for Sustainable NORDEL Hydrocarbon Rubber EPDM Manufacturing Processess and Products - 

Arnis U. Paeglis and Rajan G. Vara, The Dow Chemical Company 

Press Cure and Post Cure Options for AEM Terpolymers - Edward McBride, DuPont Performance Elastomers 

The Effects of Fluoroelastomer Micropowder on Fuel Vapor Permeation - James A. Shell, FRS 

SESSION C 

Contributed Session 

Moderator - David Zanzig, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company 


Use of Siliceous Minerals for Rubber Reinforcement - Julian Danvers, World Minerals, France 

Novel Nanostructures for Ethene-based Copolymers from a Penultimate Unit Effect - Maurizio Galimberti, 

PirelliTyres SpA, Italy 

Systematic Approach to Rubber to Metal Bonding-Part 1: Aqueous Silane Bonding Systems for Gasket 

and Seal Applications - Dr. Roger A. Cassell, Rohm and Haas Company

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Be recognized with your company logo prominently placed on the 

internet café sign, plus on the computer screensavers and 

wallpaper. The internet café is for use by all registered attendees 

during the exposition hours. 

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attendees. Sponsor supplies pads and pens to be distributed at 

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2009* 


May 4-6, 2009 

Hilton Akron/Fairlawn - Akron, OH 

4 th Rubber Modified 

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Rubber Expo 


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David L. Lawrence Convention Center - Pittsburgh, PA 

Become a Centennial Sponsor 

We have created an elite Centennial Sponsorship that will help gain participating organizations immense recognition 

throughout all our Centennial events, including a spectacular black-tie gala, a historical book and a huge birthday 

celebration at our 2009 Rubber Expo. Details about the Centennial Sponsorship benefits to your organization can be 

found at www.rubber.org/100years or contact Karen May at 330-972-7815 or kmay@rubber.org 

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REGISTER & PAY ONLINE: www.rubber.org OR BY FAX: (614) 448-4098 

CREDIT CARD: (circle one) MasterCard Visa Discover AMEX 

Credit Card Number 3 or 4-digit CVC # Cardholder’s Zip/ Postal Code 

Exp. Date 

Signature 

CHECK PAYABLE TO: Rubber Division, ACS 

MAIL TO: 

Rubber Division, ACS, 

c/o WALCOM 

Registration Services 

6780 Heverlo Road, 

Sunbury, OH 43074 


, 

ADVANCE 

REGISTRATION 

DEADLINE: 

October 6, 2008 

Rubber Mini Expo & 174 th Technical Meeting 

Registration Form October 14 - 16, 2008 

Register Online At: 


or 

Fax: (614) 448-4098 

Participant Profile To ensure a secure conference, PHOTO ID (Passport or Driver’s License 

will be required to pick up your conference materials). 

Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr. Male Female New Contact Information 

______________________________________________________________ 

First Name 

Last Name 

______________________________________________________________ 

Email (required–confirmation & receipt are sent here) 

______________________________________________________________ 

Company 

Job Title 

______________________________________________________________ 

Address 

______________________________________________________________ 

Address 

City 

______________________________________________________________ 

State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country (if other than US) 

_____________________________ 

Phone 

Fax 

Is the address above a home/home office address? Yes No 

_____________________________ 

PRIMARY BUSINESS FOCUS 

(circle one only) 

Manufacturer - Rubber or Plastics Product 

01 Tires & Inner Tubes 

02 Hose or Belting 

03 Adhesives & Sealants 

04 Footwear 

05 Reclaimed/Recycled Rubber Products 

06 Rubber Rollers 

07 Fabricated Rubber Products 

08 Wire or Cable 

09 Other – Manufacturer (specify) 

_________________________________ 

Supplier 

10 Automotive 

11 Elastomers 

12 Chemicals or Materials 

13 Machinery or Equipment 

14 Compounded Resin or Compounding 

Services 

15 Recycled Resin or Recycling Services 

16 OEM User of Rubber Components 

or Parts 

17 Other – Supplier (specify) 

_________________________________ 

Miscellaneous 

18 Consultant/Independent Research Lab 

19 Government & Academia 

20 Library 

21 University/College or Academia 

22 Association 

23 Publication 

24 Other – Miscellaneous (specify) 

_________________________________ 

JOB FUNCTIONS (circle all that apply) 

101 Research & Development (Engineering 

or Management) 

102 Product Design (Engineering or 

Management) 

103 General or Corporate Management 

104 Operations/Production 

105 Administrative/Customer Support 

106 Sales & Marketing 

107 Purchasing 

108 Testing/Quality Control 

109 Workforce Training & Education 

110 Student 

111 Academic/Professor/Teacher 

112 Press 

113 Retired 

114 Guest of Attendee 

115 Other (specify) 

_________________________________ 

Select Before After Rubber Mini Expo TM – 10/14-16/08 (entrance to show floor only) 

One 10.6.08 10.6.08 

A $10 $40 Visitor – Exhibits Only 

B FREE $20 Exhibitor – Booth # ________________ 

C FREE FREE Student Member/Emeritus/Press Visitors – Exhibits Only (must register) 

174 th Technical Meeting – 10/14-16/08 

Registration includes admittance to all technical sessions and Rubber Mini Expo entrance 

D $295 $395 Member Registration 

E $455 $555 Non-Member Registration (see membership form to become a member) 

F $150 $250 Single Day Member Registration (circle one) TUES WED THURS 

G $305 $405 Single Day Non-Member Registration (circle one) TUES WED THURS 

H FREE FREE Student Member/Emeritus/Press Registration (must register) 

Select Before After Fundamentals of Rubber Compounding – SEM 109 – 10/13-14/08 

One 10.6.08 10.6.08 1 1/2-day course includes course materials and Rubber Mini Expo entrance (break for lunch) 

A $795 $895 Member Registration 

B $950 $1050 Non-Member Registration (see membership form to become a member) 

C $25 $25 Student/Emeritus Registration 

Select Before After Intro to Rubber Technology – SEM 102 – 10/15/08 

One 10.6.08 10.6.08 1-day course includes course materials, textbook and Rubber Mini Expo entrance (break for lunch) 



C $25 $25 Student/Emeritus Registration (textbook not included) 

Select Before After Workplace Safety & OSHA – SEM 113 – 10/16/08 

One 10.6.08 10.6.08 1-day course includes course materials and Rubber Mini Expo entrance (break for lunch) 



C $25 $25 Student/Emeritus Registration 

Select Before After Practical Viscoelasticity – APTC01 – 10/14/08 

10.6.08 10.6.08 1/2-day course offered by The University of Akron's Akron Polymer Training Center Includes course materials 

and Rubber Mini Expo entrance 

A $325 $325 Registration 

Quantity Before After Special Events 

10.6.08 10.6.08 

$30 $30 VIP Luncheon – Tues., Oct. 14, 12:00-1:30 pm 

$50 $50 25-Year Club Luncheon – Oct. 15, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 

FREE FREE 5K Walk/Run (please register for planning purposes) 

FREE $20 Spouses Hospitality (located at the Marriott). Register for planning purposes (includes entrance 

to Rubber Mini Expo). Name: ____________________________________________ 

GRAND TOTAL All membership status will be verified. 

PAYMENT: Payment in full MUST 

accompany registration! Registration forms 

received after 10/6/08 will not be considered 

advance registration. Requests for registration 

refunds must be made in writing and 

postmarked no later than 10/6/08 to be 

honored at 80% of the original fee. 

No refunds will be given after 10/6/08. 

REGISTER & PAY ONLINE: www.rubber.org OR BY FAX: (614) 448-4098 

CREDIT CARD: (circle one) MasterCard Visa Discover AMEX 

Credit Card Number 3 or 4-digit CVC # Cardholder’s Zip/ Postal Code 

Exp. Date 

Signature 

CHECK PAYABLE TO: Rubber Division, ACS 

MAIL TO: 

Rubber Division, ACS, 

c/o WALCOM 

Registration Services 

6780 Heverlo Road, 

Sunbury, OH 43074 


Register Now! 

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October 14-16, 2008 

Kentucky International Convention Center 

Louisville, KY 

Easy Registration! 

Register online at www.rubber.org or 

fax registration form on page 19 to (614) 448-4098. 

Register Early and Save! 

Advance Registration Deadline: 10/6/08 



Rubber Division Staff 

Executive Director 

Edward L. Miller, PE 

330.972.6527 

emiller@rubber.org 

Meetings & Office Manager 

Melanie Avdeyev 

330.972.7814 

melaniea@rubber.org 

Exposition & Future Sites 

Manager 

Sue Barr 

330.972.7424 

shbarr@rubber.org 

Systems Manager 

Melissa Beynon 

330.972.6685 

mbeynon@rubber.org 

Science & Technology Librarian 

Chris Laursen 

330.972.7197 

laursen@uakron.edu 

Marketing Manager 

Karen May 

330.972.7815 

kmay@rubber.org 

Membership & Technical Program 

Manager 

Linda McClure 

330.972.7978 

lmcclure@rubber.org 

Accounting Manager 

Lakisha Mosley 

330.972.6696 

lmosley@rubber.org 

Education & Publications 

Manager 

Christie Robinson 

330.972.6938 

crobinson@rubber.org

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