A wholly owned subsidiary of The Smithers Group

Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4NR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1939 250383 Fax: +44 (0)1939 251118
http://www.rapra.net

First Edition Published in 2001
Second Edition Published 2007

Smithers Rapra Technology Limited
Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4NR, UK

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About Smithers Rapra

Smithers Rapra is a leading international organisation with over 85 years of experience providing technology, information and consultancy on all aspects of rubber and plastics and is part of the Smithers Group of Companies.

Smithers Rapra has extensive processing, analytical and testing laboratory facilities and expertise and provides a wide range of services for processors, additive suppliers, product manufacturers and end users from all industry sectors.

The Smithers Rapra Information Group publishes books, technical journals, reports, conference proceedings and trade directories. They organise several key conferences each year and hold regular on- and off-site training courses. Also, the Information...