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We are an international association of chemists, engineers, technicians, scientists, educators, plant managers, sales and marketing professionals and others in the rubber, polymer or related fields within industry, academia and government. We work to educate, connect and grow the evolving elastomer industry through educational, technical, business and networking activities. Rubber Division, ACS is over 100 years old!</p> <div style="height:30px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div style="height:30px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-default"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="600" src="https://www.rubber.org/wp-content/uploads/Rubber-Division-Mission-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-795 size-full" srcset="https://www.rubber.org/wp-content/uploads/Rubber-Division-Mission-2.jpg 800w, https://www.rubber.org/wp-content/uploads/Rubber-Division-Mission-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.rubber.org/wp-content/uploads/Rubber-Division-Mission-2-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our Mission</h2> <p>To educate, connect and grow the evolving elastomer industry</p> </div></div> <div style="height:80px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-orange-box"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our Vision</h2> <p>We are the premier resource that strengthens the bonds between science and industry for a thriving elastomer community.</p> </div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="600" src="https://www.rubber.org/wp-content/uploads/Rubber-Division-Vision.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-798 size-full" srcset="https://www.rubber.org/wp-content/uploads/Rubber-Division-Vision.jpg 800w, https://www.rubber.org/wp-content/uploads/Rubber-Division-Vision-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.rubber.org/wp-content/uploads/Rubber-Division-Vision-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure></div> <div style="height:30px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <section class="content-with-background alignfull" id="content-with-background-block_d17b50313c529453d6f4f72dceef4c08"> <div class="content-with-background__container content-with-background__container--tan"> <div class="content-with-background__content-container"> <h3 class="content-with-background__title">Core Values</h3> <div class="content-with-background__flex-container"> <div class="content-with-background__text"><p></p> <p class="has-black-color has-text-color"></p> <p class="has-black-color has-text-color"></p> <p class="has-black-color has-text-color"><strong>Excellence</strong><br /> We deliver high-quality programming and develop bold leaders.</p> <p class="has-black-color has-text-color"> </p> <p><strong>Passion for Knowledge</strong><br /> We continuously learn and grow and share that knowledge with others to advance our industry.</p> <p class="has-black-color has-text-color"> </p> <p><strong>Focus on Members</strong><br /> Our work creates a collaborative experience focused on the best interests of our members and stakeholders.</p> <p class="has-black-color has-text-color"></p> </div> <div class="content-with-background__text"><p></p> <p class="has-black-color has-text-color"><strong>Innovation</strong><br /> We are creative and ever-evolving to meet the needs of our community.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect</strong><br /> We are our best when diverse voices and perspectives are included and valued.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div style="height:30px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe loading="lazy" title="Rubber Division, ACS" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FPFRoxZ4PlA?feature=oembed&rel=0&controls=1&showinfo=0&modestbranding=1&enablejsapi=1&" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div></figure> <div style="height:30px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our Bylaws</h2> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.yumpu.com/xx/document/read/66566242/rubber-division-acs-bylaws" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view our Rubber Division Bylaws.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Antitrust Statement</h2> <p>The Rubber Division, ACS, is a professional society of members who function as individuals and not as agents or representatives of any organization with which they may be associated. It is the strict policy of the Division, in all its meetings, to adhere to its objective to promote the education, professional growth and betterment of those individuals associated with the rubber and associated industries. This policy is essential to avoid violating federal and state antitrust laws. It is the policy of the Rubber Division, ACS and its members not to:</p> <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>illegally agree or conspire to take any action that constitutes price fixing, or to discuss, consider or debate prices and production costs, production targets, market allocation or division</li> <li>illegally agree or conspire to act or engage in discussion relating to the boycott, refusal to deal with, or exclusion of competitors</li> <li>illegally agree or conspire to improperly set or discuss standards or codes or ethics that unreasonably inhibit or restrict competition</li> <li>not to engage in or discuss any other subject prohibited by the antitrust laws. 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