Smithers Rapra, a subsidiary of U.S.-based independent testing, research and consulting organization, The Smithers Group, is organising its third Silicone Elastomers Conference to be held in Hamburg on 7-8 October 2009.

As the consumption of silicone elastomers is set to nearly double the total elastomer and rubber growth rate (Dow Corning, 2007), this conference is a fantastic opportunity to present current scientific and market developments to all parts of the silicone elastomer supply chain.

The applications of silicone elastomer cross many industries, ranging from the medical, automotive to electrical industries due to their proven performance under temperature extremes and when exposed to moisture and other adverse conditions.

Smithers Rapra is recruiting technical papers ; papers are invited specifically on silicone elastomer materials, properties, fluoro LSR, processes and fabrication, equipment, tooling, applications as well as current and future scientific developments and market trends.

This is an invaluable opportunity to present to senior managers from all parts of the silicone elastomer supply chain and have your name associated with fellow leaders at the forefront of this increasing market. Presenting speakers at this event are entitled to free registration to the whole conference, lunches and refreshments and a copy of the conference proceedings.

For more information on the specific topics of the conference and to submit an abstract go to www.polymerconferences.com or email Gemma Robinson, Conference Producer on grobinson@rapra.net by 16 March 2009.