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RDAbbott was founded on December 14, 1948, by Robert David Abbott, after retiring from The C.P. Hall Company, the forerunner of Hallstar.
Mr. Abbott passed away during the curriculum’s inaugural year in 1958.
Carl Hoglund became a leader of RDAbbott in 1958.
Johnny Arensmeyer became a leader of RDAbbott in 1966.
Bob and Eloise Baatz became leaders of RDAbbott in 1979.
USC discontinued the rubber technology curriculum in the 1980s.
Jerry Wicker expanded RDAbbott’s product lines to include dispersions, additives, modifiers, colors, and fillers in the 1990s.
Jerry Wicker became a leader of RDAbbott in 1992.
Keith Thomas sought to expand RDAbbott into various high-value polymers and geographically across North America in the early 2000s.
Keith Thomas became CEO of RDAbbott in 2001.
RDAbbott purchased Novation Solutions, an Ohio-based dispersions manufacturer, in 2017.
R.D. Abbott’s Technical Fellow Rick Ziebell will teach the Silicone Elastomers Technology and Fabrication course, an expert‑led program by M.R. Toub Training, scheduled February 2–5, 2027, 8 AM–5 PM PT. The course focuses on liquid injection molding of liquid silicone rubber and explores extrusion techniques.
TSE Industries has introduced Millathane® 26, a polyether-based millable polyurethane for food contact and other applications. The FDA-compliant material meets 21 CFR 177.2600 requirements for repeated contact with wet and dry food, and is available in virgin bales and pre-milled sheets.
RDAbbott is celebrating CEO Keith Thomas’s 25 years of leadership. Since taking the role in 2001, he has helped guide the company’s growth and transformation, including expanding its technical capabilities and portfolio of high-performance elastomer and polymer solutions and strengthening supplier relationships.
R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. marks 25 years of leadership under CEO Keith Thomas, who has guided the company since 2001. Under his tenure, the firm has expanded its technical capabilities, broadened its portfolio of high‑performance elastomer and polymer solutions, and strengthened relationships with world‑class supplier partners. The company has also extended its presence across North America and established operations in Mexico.
The webinar titled “Formulation for Fire & Foam: Custom-Engineered Silicone HCR Solutions” is scheduled for November 5. The content is password protected and focuses on silicone HCR formulations for fire and foam applications.
A webinar held on September 24, 2026, featured Ed Norton of Cancarb Limited explaining the characteristics and applications of Thermax® N990CG.
This news, announced on September 4, 2026, reports that Dow MobilityScience™ has launched a new 3D interactive vehicle experience. The content is password-protected, and details are not public.
Cancarb Limited has published a technical document on the benefits of Thermax® N990CG used in NBR milking liners. Thermax® N990CG is an FDA-approved thermal carbon black intended to improve the performance of rubber that repeatedly contacts food.
Cancarb Limited has published a technical bulletin about the benefits of using Thermax® N990CG in silicone milking liners. Thermax® N990CG is an FDA-approved thermal carbon black that enhances the properties and performance of rubber used repeatedly with food items, including silicone milking liners for automated milking machines.
Parker Lord has published a landing page about Chemlok® rubber-to-metal bonding solutions for various industries. The online resource explains how Chemlok adhesives support demanding applications and offer performance advantages.