From Rubber News comes word that the ACS Rubber Division has canceled its Spring Technical Meeting due to concerns about the coronavirus. The meeting was scheduled to be held in Independence, Ohio from April 28-30. The group attributed the decision to concerns about the “safety, health and well-being of our members, community, staff and those who engage with our organization.”
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