International Latex Conference opens in Fairlawn
Bruce Meyer, Rubber & Plastics News
Bill Hyde of IHS Markit, gives a presentation while Jim Finn, chair of the International Latex Conference, listens in.
Bruce Meyer, Rubber & Plastics News
Jim Finn, president of Akron Dispersions, opens the 2019 International Latex Conference in Fairlawn, OH. Finn has been conference chair since Rubber & Plastics News launched the event in 1998.
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Darrell Velegol of Penn State talks on speeding up innovations in manufacturing at the International Latex Conference
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From left, Kelvyn Soars of Robinson Brothers, Colleen McMahan of the YUSDA and Lemuel Tong of DuPont meet during a break at the International Latex Conference.
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Arlis Kadrmas of BASF talks on testing of asphalt emulsions during the International Latex Conference.
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The team at Centrotrade, Corrie MacColl and Alan L. Grant Polymers sponsored lunch today at the International Latex Conference.
Bruce Meyer, Rubber & Plastics News
Whitney Luckett, president of Southland Rubber USA, with James Taylor, retired from BASF, talk before the start of the conference.
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Mousumi DeSarkar of Denka gives details on advances in chloroprene rubber latex for dipping applications during the International Latex Conference, organized by Rubber & Plastics News and Akron Dispersions.
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Michael Cunningham of Queen's University is the opening speaker at the 2019 International Latex Conference.
Alan Grant provided refreshments during the International Latex Conference.
Latex industry innovations took the spotlight when Rubber & Plastics News and Akron Dispersions opened the biannual International Latex Conference Aug. 6 at the Akron/Fairlawn Hilton in Fairlawn. The two-day program, overseen by Conference Chairman Jim Finn, features more than 15 presentations.