Established in 1962, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory Inc. is an international laboratory providing testing, development and problem solving services to the rubber and plastic industries. Located in Akron, Ohio, the company offers chemical and analytical services, engineering, forensic, microscopy, mixing/compounding, physical/mechanical testing/research and development. It provides a number of products to aid the rubber and plastic industries, such as industry reference materials (IRM), PolyData polymer coating, rheometer control compound and test plaques. Akron Rubber Development Laboratory Inc. serves the aerospace, military, transportation, automotive, textiles and housewares, among others.