Akron Rubber Development Laboratory

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL) is a leading international laboratory providing testing, development, and consulting services for the rubber and plastic industries. Within the healthcare sector, ARDL specializes in medical device testing, including biocompatibility, chemical characterization, and performance evaluation of products like surgical gloves, catheters, and implants. The company supports pharmaceutical clients through extractables and leachables (E&L) studies and container closure integrity testing. ARDL is ISO 17025 accredited and FDA registered, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards. Their expertise extends to material science, failure analysis, and custom compound development for life science applications.