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One of the rubber industry’s highest international honors 2026 goes to Dr. Gerard Nijman: The expert in tire and rubber extrusion solutions at KraussMaffei Extrusion will be honored with the Fernley H. Banbury Award by the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The ACS recognizes outstanding scientific and technological achievements each year with its Science & Technology Awards. The official award ceremony will take place in September 2026 during the Global Polymer Summit in Louisville (KY) USA.

The Rubber Division, ACS invites your submissions for inclusion in our Global Polymer Summit Technical Presentations & Student Symposium being held September 28-30 in Louisville, KY. This forum offers a unique opportunity to share insights, engage with peers and strengthen your presence in the field.

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026

Continental has appointed Torben Tiersch as Director of Original Equipment (OE), Truck Tires, Americas, marking a significant step in the company’s continued commitment to strengthening its OE partnerships and technical leadership across North and South America.

The Rubber Division, ACS, announced an important update about the 2026 Global Polymer Summit.

The 2026 GPS will feature a three-day program, including a two-day expo experience. This change is designed to slow the pace, create more balance, and allow for stronger connections, deeper conversations, and a more intentional experience for exhibitors and attendees.

The Recycling Education & Research Foundation (RERF) has opened submissions for the Peter J. Avagliano Award. Now in its second year, the Award was established by the family of Peter J. Avagliano to honor his memory and 53-year career as a major figure in the recycled materials industry.

The Rubber Division, ACS introduces ElastIQ (pronounced E-lass-TEEK), the friendly rubber.org chatbot ready to help you explore our learning/training opportunities, events, industry resources and all the ways professionals, companies and students can engage with the organization.

Continental is developing tires with exceptionally low rolling noise, helping to reduce overall traffic noise and improve comfort inside the vehicle. This is made possible by innovative technologies and tread designs. Alongside air pollution, noise is one of the biggest burdens for people and the environment – especially in urban areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks traffic noise as Europe’s second-largest environmental health risk. In megacities across Asia and Latin America, noise is a daily challenge. Reducing overall noise emissions is therefore crucial – and tire noise is no exception.

The Rubber Division, ACS offers a Rubber Technology Training Award for an individual already in the rubber industry seeking additional education and opportunities for advancement. The Division also has three $5,000 undergraduate scholarships available for students who wish to pursue a degree in rubber technology, polymer science or the chemical profession.