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By: Andrew Schunk
2024-11-29
AKRON—As the University of Akron begins a retrenchment process that proposes the elimination of 35 full-time faculty positions, the College of Engineering and Polymer Science could see some of the most drastic changes.
Rubber News is a leading trade publication serving the rubber product manufacturing industry, catering primarily to companies engaged in the production of tires, footwear, hoses, belts, adhesives, and other fabricated rubber goods. Its readership comprises executives, managers, engineers, chemists, and professionals involved in various aspects of the rubber industry, including research and development, quality control, operations, engineering, purchasing, and sales and marketing.
As a biweekly newspaper, Rubber News provides comprehensive coverage of domestic and international news, emerging technologies, new products, marketing strategies, and executive decisions shaping the rubber industry. The publication offers in-depth special reports on topics such as custom mixing, rubber machinery, molded goods, automotive parts, the global tire industry, polyurethanes, and belting, ensuring its readers stay informed about the latest trends and developments.
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Rubber News serves as a vital resource for manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, independent laboratories, OEM users of rubber components, and academic institutions, keeping them updated on industry news, sales and marketing strategies, business and manufacturing insights, sustainability initiatives, and automotive sector developments.
