US rubber testing company appoints European representative

Ravenna, Ohio – US-based Ace Products and Consulting LLC is expanding its global reach with the appointment of Rubber Heart as its “dedicated international marketing, public relations and sales partner.” 

The new marketing activities are expected to ‘open new business opportunities and partnerships for ACE internationally," said president and CEO Eric Sharp in a statement.

ACE offers testing and R&D laboratories for the rubber and silicone industries.

The Ravenna-based company has recently expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of California-based GEOAnalytical laboratories in August. 

In addition, the company has upgraded its 22,000 square-foot testing facility in Ravenna by adding Alpha Technologies Premier equipment at its rheology lab.

Hertford, UK-based Rubber Heart, established in January by David Cawthra and Gail Reader, offers marketing and support services to rubber industry businesses and organisation worldwide.