Rubber & Plastics News, along with Akron Dispersions, hosted the International Latex Conference in Fairlawn, Ohio, Aug. 11-12. The two-day conference drew about 150 attendees, included nearly 20 presentations and had about a dozen table top exhibitors. Attendees also were treated to a networking reception and a Casino Night, put on by Akron Dispersions.
Photo Gallery: 2015 International Latex Conference
RPN Photo by Mike McNulty
From left, Mary DuPlain of Akron Dispersions, Ai Ling of Soka Chemical and Diane Hunsicker of Akron Dispersions meet at the Akron Dispersions booth.
RPN Photo by Mike McNulty
Julie Beige and John Zuppo of Emperald Performance Materials.
RPN Photo by Bruce Meyer
Colleen McMahon of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, gives the opening paper of the conference.
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Jim Finn of Akron Dispersions, who served as conference chairman.
RPN Photo by Mike McNulty
Karolina Mera and Bruce Bartlett of Showa Denko
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Jeffrey Mathys of Emerald Specialty Polymers gives a talk.
RPN Photo by Bruce Meyer
Chris Beasley (left) GM of Synthomer L.L.C. and Soren Butz of Synthomer Deutcschland GmbH at the Synthomer booth.
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Bill Hyde of IHS Chemical talks about the impact of low oil process.
RPN Photo by Alaina Scott
The Denka booth.
RPN Photo by Mark McCarron
A game of latex Jeopardy.
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