AKRON—The ACS Rubber Division's deadline to submit abstracts for the 198th Technical Meeting and Student Colloquium is fast approaching.

AKRON—The ACS Rubber Division has canceled its upcoming Spring Technical Meeting because of developments related to the coronavirus disease.

AKRON—Both rubber industry employees and students seeking a career in the industry are encouraged to apply by March 1 for either the ACS Rubber Division Rubber Technology Training Award or one of three available $5,000 undergraduate scholarships.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The Michigan Rubber Group will meet March 4 in Grand Rapids. The program includes networking opportunities and a presentation from Ferris State Rubber Group President Benjamin Nied, a junior at the university.

CLEVELAND—During a one-day workshop, held ahead of the International Elastomer Conference, the Women of the Rubber Division's WORDs Matter seminar helped to empower women by giving them the resources, know-how and networking opportunities that would allow them to grow in their careers.

CLEVELAND—Kraton recently unveiled its Sylvatraxx 8000 tread enhancement additives grades, which are designed to optimize the balance between wet traction and rolling resistance in silica-filled passenger car tire treads.

CLEVELAND—OCSiAl has enjoyed success since its establishment about five years ago, and now it is expanding to accommodate future growth.

CLEVELAND—Himadri Specialty Chemical is aiming its carbon black products at both Europe and North America, and is using a new capacity expansion and local support to help make those plans a success.

FAIRLAWN, Ohio—The ACS Rubber Division is seeking abstracts for potential papers for its 2020 International Elastomer Conference's Technical Meeting and Student Colloquium, set for Oct. 20-22 in Knoxville, Tenn.

CLEVELAND—The rubber processing oils market has seen a number of changes during the years, including a shift in the focus of big refineries that aren't likely to supply RPOs anymore and changes in materials brought on by regulations.