The Rubber Division recognizes Science & Technology Award sponsors
Akron, OH – The Rubber Division, ACS would like to recognize their Science & Technology Award Sponsors. The Science & Technology Awards are the most prestigious in the industry and are made possible through the support of some amazing companies. The Division sends them a big THANK YOU and encourages you to learn about them below.
Charles Goodyear Medal AND Fernley H. Banbury Award Sponsor – HF GROUP
HF Group is a leading company in the field of tire manufacturing and tire technology that develops innovative solutions for the tire industry. The worldwide leading machine manufacturers Harburg-Freudenberger, Farrel and Pomini Rubber & Plastics have been working together as the HF Mixing Group since 2010. Each of these companies brings with it a long history and individual strengths in the construction of machines and accessories for the rubber processing industry. We devote ourselves to the optimization of the procedures of the mixer lines for our worldwide customer base at our locations in Germany, Great Britain, the USA, Italy and Slovakia. Together we create reliable and efficient future solutions. We have sales partners on all continents. Click here to learn more.
George Stafford Whitby Award for Distinguished Teaching & Research – Cabot Corporation
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of reinforcing carbons, specialty carbons, battery materials, engineered elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed metal oxides and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at cabotcorp.com. Click here to learn more.
Sparks-Thomas Award – Endurica, LLC
Endurica enables you to test fatigue performance on new or existing design ideas with a variety of rubber compounds/materials before you mix and mold. We provide simulation software, characterization services, testing instruments, CAE services and training. Endurica assists you with experimentation, exploration, and reduces the total number of iterations needed to maximize your design’s potential. Founded in 2008 to bring fatigue life prediction capabilities to the rubber industry, Endurica is the best-validated and most versatile fatigue life simulation system for elastomers. Get to market faster with Endurica’s accurate, complete, and scalable solutions. Click here to learn more. Click for a message from Endurica.
Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award – Lion Elastomers
Lion Elastomers is a premier manufacturer of elastomeric polymers with a legacy as one of the first synthetic rubber producers in the world. We introduced today’s leading elastomer tradenames into the market and have built unparalleled “polymer to application” expertise throughout the years and continue to supply a variety of polymer solutions to complex challenges. Our difference is that we work in partnership with customers for maximum value enhancement with the speed of entrepreneurial organization. Lion Elastomers has a unique ability to fully analyze and understand the relevant value chain through their deep “polymer to application” expertise. Click here to learn more.
Chemistry of Thermoplastic Elastomers Award – Renkert Oil LLC
Renkert Oil LLC is an independent base oil and specialty oil distributor and manufacturer that provides premium products and responsive, technical service for clients with niche industry oil applications. Our specialty oil company manufactures and distributes a wide range of premium oil products. Whether you need a little or a lot, you can access Renkert’s full line of top-quality industrial oils – base and process oils, food grade, GTL and transformer oils, with premium service to match. Click here to learn more.
Award recipients are selected by the Science & Technology Awards Committee, composed of distinguished experts from academia and industry. The Committee is chaired by Dr. Maria Ellul, ExxonMobil Chemical Company (Retired) and also includes the current Rubber Division, ACS Chair and Editor of Rubber Chemistry & Technology.
Award winners are honored during the Spring Technical Meeting the following year. Winners receive their awards at the Science & Technology Awards Banquet and give a presentation on their work in the Awards Symposium following the banquet.