The Applied Polymer Research Center (APRC) is operated by The University of Akron's College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering and has been serving the industrial community for over 50 years.

The Center currently performs 300-400 projects a year under complete confidentiality to the client. Projects are generally initiated and completed under a purchase order agreement.

The Center has access to millions of dollars in instrumention and can interface with faculty to complete projects in those areas requiring special expertise.