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.
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.
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.
Cristina DiFranco, Account Manager for RDAbbott, will participate in a panel discussion called “Leading the Way: Women Transforming the Foam & Adhesives Industry” at the Adhesives & Bonding Expo in Novi, Michigan, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (ET). Attendees will gain valuable insights and actionable advice for advancing women’s careers in engineering.
Join us May 14 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ET) in Boucherville, Québec, Canada, for a free Chemlok® application and troubleshooting training hosted by RDAbbott and Parker Lord. This is a terrific opportunity to learn about rubber-to-substrate bonding and how to troubleshoot bond failures.
Join us May 12 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ET) in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, for a free Chemlok® application and troubleshooting training hosted by RDAbbott and Parker Lord. This is a terrific opportunity to learn about rubber-to-substrate bonding and how to troubleshoot bond failures.
Learn how advanced filler technologies transform silicone elastomers from insulators into materials capable of static dissipation, ESD protection, and EMI shielding across a wide range of applications.
Join Parker Lord for a free two-day training on Chemlok® rubber-to-substrate adhesives. This exclusive event takes place April 14 – 15, 2026, at Parker Lord’s facility in Erie, Pennsylvania.
RDAbbott is co-hosting four in-person Chemlok training events in 2026 with Parker Lord. Additionally, Parker Lord will host two in-person training events at their Erie, Pennsylvania, facility, as well as four virtual training courses.
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R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (RDAbbott)
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Garden Grove, CA 92841
Phone: 562.944.5354
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