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The polymer industry is Ohio’s largest industry, with more than 72,000 employees in 996 companies contributing more than $40 billion to Ohio’s GDP in 2023, according to the chamber.
Stakeholders say $51 million from the federal government will create or retain more than 4,000 jobs in Greater Akron's polymer industry.
The effort was championed by U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Akron, who specifically chose to serve on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology to bring this opportunity to the region.
Foster joined the University of Akron Polymer Science faculty in 1990 at the rank of assistant professor. He served as chair of the department of polymer science from 2005 to 2008. Since 2008, he has held roles as associate Dean, College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, as well as Director of the Akron Global Polymer Academy. [3] [4]
The company was founded in 1928 by Alex Schulman by selling rubber products from a plant in Akron, Ohio. [2] In 1972, the company became a public company via an initial public offering. [1] In 1994, the company acquired Comalloy International, a subsidiary of Exxon based in Nashville, Tennessee. [3] [4]
Joseph P. Kennedy (18 May 1928 - 21 July 2024 [1]) was a Distinguished Professor of Polymer Science and Chemistry at the University of Akron, [2] noted particularly for inventing a polymer coating for a drug-tipped stent that is highly compatible to human tissue, [3] and that was successfully commercialized by Boston Scientific [4] and credited for saving the lives of 6 million patients. [5]
The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is part of the University System of Ohio. [6] As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. [7] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". [8]
A $51 million federal investment into Greater Akron’s Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub has elected officials and business professionals excited.