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Webinar Recording: “Thermax® N990CG: A Low PAH Thermal Black for Food Contact Applications”

Thermax® N990CG medium thermal carbon black meets the requirements for carbon black specified in EU 10/2011, enabling its use in water gaskets. It also carries an effective Food Contact Notification (FCN No. 2420), allowing it to be used in applications covered under CFR 177.2600 rubber articles intended for repeated use. By watching this webinar recording, you’ll learn how Thermax® N990CG can serve as a drop-in replacement for standard N990 in rubber formulations, while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements for food contact and consumer goods.

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Sodick & Friends Webinar Recording: “LSR Set-Up and Processing Tips from RDAbbott”

Craig Lustek, RDAbbott’s LSR Application Engineer, will co-present a liquid silicone rubber processing webinar with Sodick & Friends on July 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM (CST). This 1-hour session includes 30+ minutes of pre-recorded, in-cell training followed by a live Q&A session with presenters from across the silicone industry. Craig, along with the other featured presenters, will demonstrate a real-world fill study and explain how process parameters were selected, tested, adjusted, and validated to achieve a consistent, fully formed part.

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Dow Announces Expansion of Global Specialty Silicones Capacity

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.

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MD&M Midwest 2026 (October 28 – 29)

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.

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Cancarb Commissions New Solar Power Facility

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.

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“Chemlok® Academy” 2-Day Training Hosted by Parker Lord in Erie, PA (October 13 – 14)

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.

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TLARGI Oktoberfest and Technical Conference (October 13)

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.

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Global Polymer Summit 2026 (September 28 – 30)

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.

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“LSR Set-Up and Processing Tips from RDAbbott” Webinar by Sodick & Friends (July 15)

Craig Lustek, RDAbbott’s LSR Application Engineer, will co-present a liquid silicone rubber processing webinar with Sodick & Friends on July 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM (CST). This 1-hour session includes 30+ minutes of pre-recorded, in-cell training followed by a live Q&A session with presenters from across the silicone industry. Craig, along with the other featured presenters, will demonstrate a real-world fill study and explain how process parameters were selected, tested, adjusted, and validated to achieve a consistent, fully formed part.

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