Over the last hundred years, material innovations in basic and specialty elastomers have led to a range of materials that are suitable for a broad range of applications and operating environments.

Most industries use rubber in some capacity. Whether it is in manufactured products or production equipment, rubber is an essential material. Some industries use rubber much more than others. Here are examples of those industries and how they use this versatile material: Automotive: Rubber is not only used for tires in the automotive industry. It can also be used for seals, gaskets, and bumpers, and noise control.