Fernley H. Banbury Award

Sponsor: Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society Inc.

Purpose: This award perpetuates the memory of Fernley H. Banbury, the inventor and developer of the internal mixer that bears his name, by honoring innovations of production equipment widely used in the manufacture of rubber or rubber-like articles of importance.

Nature: The award consists of $3,000, and engraved plaque, and $500 for travel expenses incurred in attending the awards ceremony meeting.

Eligibility: The recipient shall have been the principal inventor(s) of innovative production equipment, instrumentation, control systems, or developed improved processing technologies, widely used in the manufacture of rubber or rubber-like articles of importance. This award is open and not restricted to Rubber Division, ACS membership.

Deadline: July 15 (annual review by committee).

Establishment & Support: Rubber Division, ACS established this award 1986. Farrel Corporation currently sponsors this award.

Contact Information:
Rubber Division, ACS