Dow is investing $100 million to expand its global specialty silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities. The investment involves facilities in the United States, China, and Japan and includes both liquid silicone rubber and engineered silicone materials. This expansion aligns with Dow’s efforts to shorten commercialization timelines and strengthen supply chain resilience.
RDAbbott will be exhibiting at MD&M Midwest 2026, the Midwest’s leading advanced manufacturing and MedTech event. Visit us in Booth 2421 to explore healthcare elastomer solutions, connect with our technical experts, and discuss materials and technologies for medical devices, biopharma processing, wound care, and implantable applications.
Cancarb Limited has completed and commissioned a new solar power facility in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. The project underscores Cancarb’s long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability and will provide a substantial portion of the electricity required for its thermal carbon black manufacturing operations.
Join Parker Lord for a free two-day training on Chemlok® rubber-to-substrate adhesives. This exclusive event takes place October 13 – 14, 2026, at Parker Lord’s facility in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Join The Los Angeles Rubber Group, Inc. (TLARGI) on Tuesday, October 13, for Oktoberfest 2026. This annual gathering combines a Technical Conference, Mini Expo, networking opportunities, and dinner meeting, bringing together professionals from across the Southern California rubber and polymer industries.
Join us October 7 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (PT) in Buena Park, California, for a free Chemlok application and troubleshooting seminar hosted by RDAbbott and Parker Lord. This is a terrific opportunity to learn about rubber-to-substrate bonding and how to troubleshoot bond failures.
Visit RDAbbott and NovationSi in Booth 838 at the Global Polymer Summit from September 28 to 30 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Come talk to our team members and learn about the latest products and technologies from our supplier partners, many of whom are also exhibiting.
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET) we invite you to learn how Thermax® N990CG, a low PAH thermal carbon black, can serve as a drop-in replacement for standard Thermax N990 in rubber formulations, while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements for food contact and potable water applications. Cancarb’s Ed Norton, Technical Service Manager, and Chris Sawicki, Americas Marketing Representative, are the presenters.
TSE Industries has published an article that explains how to mix its Millathane® millable polyurethanes. These strong and abrasion-resistant elastomers can be processed using conventional rubber equipment, but achieving consistent, high-quality results requires a controlled and well-structured approach to mixing.
Join RDAbbott at LSR 2026 in Akron this September and explore the full journey of liquid silicone rubber, from material selection through molding and production. With expert-led sessions, partner presentations, and a hands-on Open House experience, this year’s event connects every step from art to part.
Global Headquarters:
R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (RDAbbott)
11958 Monarch Street
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Phone: 562.944.5354
Fax: 562.944.5374
