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Welcome to Akron Polymer Training Services

Akron Polymer Training Services (APTS) provides a range of workforce training solutions that leverage the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering’s knowledgebase and capabilities. We have offerings ranging from on-site, hands-on experiential learning on our equipment to online courses viewable wherever you are. We also can tailor courses to meet your specific business challenges. Our vision is to be a world-leading workforce education solution for the polymer industry.

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing valuable ways we can help your company grow and excel in today's competitive market.

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Upcoming Courses

Understanding Raw Materials, the Building Blocks of Rubber Compounding
Date:  11/06/2024 - 11/06/2024
Course Number:  087-1271

Date:  03/17/2025 - 03/17/2025
Course Number:  087-1272

Date:  06/11/2025 - 06/11/2025
Course Number:  087-1273

Date:  11/10/2025 - 11/10/2025
Course Number:  087-1274

Structure/Property Relationships in Polyurethanes
Date:  11/07/2024 - 11/08/2024
Course Number:  160-1307

Rubber Compounding for Performance
Date:  11/07/2024 - 11/08/2024
Course Number:  018-1259

Date:  03/13/2025 - 03/14/2025
Course Number:  018-1260

Date:  06/12/2025 - 06/13/2025
Course Number:  018-1261

Date:  11/06/2025 - 11/07/2025
Course Number:  018-1262

Solving Problems in Rubber Compounding and Processing
Date:  11/11/2024 - 11/11/2024
Course Number:  063-1265

Date:  03/18/2025 - 03/18/2025
Course Number:  063-1266

Date:  06/16/2025 - 06/16/2025
Course Number:  063-1267

Date:  11/11/2025 - 11/11/2025
Course Number:  063-1268

Polymer Compounding, Formulating, and Testing of Plastics, Rubber, Adhesives, and Coatings
Date:  11/13/2024 - 11/15/2024
Course Number:  043-1247

Date:  02/12/2025 - 02/14/2025
Course Number:  043-1248

Date:  05/21/2025 - 05/23/2025
Course Number:  043-1249

Date:  11/12/2025 - 11/14/2025
Course Number:  043-1250

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