Smithers Rapra, a world leader in rubber, plastics and composites testing expertise, will be sponsoring the Association of Rubber Product Manufacturers (ARPM) for the second consecutive year. The sponsorship exposes ARPM members to the various testing services from Smithers Rapra.
“The ARPM is excited to have Smithers Rapra as an official sponsor again in 2016,” said Letha Keslar, Managing Director of ARPM. “Testing of rubber materials and products is a highly desired service for our members. Our partnership with Smithers Rapra adds value to the benefits and resources our members enjoy.”
ARPM, founded in 2010, seeks to aid and support manufacturers of rubber products in leading more successful enterprises. The organization’s core mission is to provide insight on waste reduction, benchmarking, networking, standards management and educational opportunities for member companies. Benefits for ARPM members resulting from the sponsorship include Smithers Rapra’s product performance testing, analytical testing and physical materials testing services. For more information about the full range of ARPM member benefits, visit www.arpminc.com.
“We have always been impressed with ARPM’s many proactive efforts to provide value to its members,” said Jim Popio, Vice President, North America, Smithers Rapra. “We’re excited to provide our expertise in rubber and polymer testing services as an offering to ARPM member companies and be a resource for them as they develop innovative, high-quality rubber products.”