2021 International Elastomer Conference – Day One
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Kim Dempsey-Miller, 2021 chair of the Rubber Division, addresses attendees of the International Elastomer Conference's opening ceremomy and keynote address. The IEC is taking place in Pittsburgh through Thursday, Oct. 7.
Bruce Meyer, Rubber News
Rubber Division Chair Kim Dempsey-Miller introduces the keynote speaker Duane Dunston, professor of cybersecurity at Champlain College, for the 2021 International Elastomer Conference.
Bruce Meyer, Rubber News
Duane Dunston, professor of cybersecurity at Champlain College, delivers the keynote address to open up the 2021 International Elastomer Conference in Pittsburgh.
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Brendan Rodgers (left) was the winner of the Rubber Division's raffle for four tickets to Tuesday's Pittsburgh Penguin hockey game. Rubber Division Chair Kim Dempsey-Miller presented Rodgers with the tickets.
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Members of Eagle Elastomers, based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, man their booth at the International Elastomer Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. From left are President Neil McHale and Eagle employees Charles Christie and Dennis Salzwimmer.
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Jars of resins, tackifiers, additives and chemicals are shown outside of the Akrochem Corp. booth at the International Elastomer Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. Akrochem is based in Akron, Ohio.
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The keynote address drew a big crowd for the opening of the Rubber Division's International Elastomer Conference
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Joel Corneal (left) of Jonal Laboratories was the countdown winner at the Rubber Division 25-Year Club Luncheon. His career on the industry has spanned 62 years. 25-Year Club Chair Brian Barkes presented him with his award.
Day one of the International Elastomer Conference featured keynote speaker Duane Dunston with opening remarks by Rubber Division Chair Kim Dempsey-Miller, the 25-Year Club Luncheon, several courses and, of course, the start of the expo.