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NPE2024: Already Breaking Records

The in-person NPE2024 Space Draw was a record-breaking success with 1,024,462 sq. feet of exhibition space sold, compared to 982,000 in 2018.

“We are thrilled to see this level of commitment to NPE2024 with 14 months left until the show opening,” said Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of PLASTICS. "The swift pace of floor space selections is a testament to NPE’s significance as the largest plastics products, materials and manufacturing show in the Americas."

Glenn Anderson, PLASTICS' COO, said “NPE is our forum, our community, our showroom, our global marketplace and our platform to do business, learn, connect, and be inspired." He added, "No one in the plastics industry should miss the highly anticipated return of this event."

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Matt Seaholm Appears at
2023 Plastics Recycling Conference

PLASTICS CEO, Matt Seaholm, participated on a panel at the recent Plastics Recycling Conference held in Washington, D.C. The discussion emphasized the need for infrastructure improvements that would make recycling easier for the public and increase the availability of feedstock for recyclers and processors. Exposure for PLASTICS was extensive, as PLASTICS professional staff participated in events including the showcasing of an association booth, alongside a record 2,700 attendees at this year's conference.

Register Now for Our Spring Meeting and Fly-In

Planning for this year's Spring Meeting and fly-in is in full swing! Space is limited, so please register for the Spring Meeting and reserve your hotel accommodations as soon as you are able. And if you'd like to set up some time with the office of your congressional representative, don't forget to add the Plastics Industry Fly-In to your registration, so our Government Affairs staff can make and coordinate arrangements for you,

Don't miss an exciting agenda including Major Garrett of CBS News, sharing highlights from a 30-year career spent reporting from the front lines on the nation’s pressing issues. We look forward to seeing you in our Nation's Capital!

If you’re heading to D.C. for the Spring Meeting and Plastics Industry Fly-In, please consider participating in the EHS+ Spring Committee Meeting, April 18 and 19, at PLASTICS' D.C. headquarters. Whether you’re a PLASTICS member who's new to environmental, worker health and safety (EHS), and product regulatory affairs or have years of experience, you can take advantage of opportunities to expand your knowledge and networks, inform advocacy, and learn from peers in navigating the challenges facing your business. Contact Marie Gargas for more information or register here.

PLASTICS Joins Plastics News Executive Forum to Honor Industry Achievements

Members of the PLASTICS staff were on-hand at the 2023 Plastics News Executive Forum, held in Clearwater, Florida. PLASTICS was proud to sponsor the magazine's annual Processor of the Year Award, presented to Teel Plastics of Wisconsin by PLASTICS CEO Matt Seaholm. In addition to the prestigious Plastics News Bregar Trophy, Teel Plastics received a complimentary one-year PLASTICS membership.

Also honored at the forum were various PLASTICS member companies that received recognition as great places to work including: Asahi Kasei , Asaclean Americas, Colortech Inc., M. Holland Co., Progressive Components, PureCycle Technologies Inc., RJG Inc., US Extruders Inc. and Westminster Tool Inc. Among the content highlights of the forum was a presentation by Dr. Perc Pineda, PLASTICS' Chief Economist, on the current economic landscape of the plastics industry.

Left to right: Matthew Glaser (Senior Director, Industry Engagement), Matt Seaholm (CEO), Ashley Hood-Morley (VP, Industry Engagement), Stephanie Strategos Polis (VP, Communications), Leslie Jutte (Director, Material Suppliers Council), Dr. Perc Pineda (Chief Economist).

The PLASTICS Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit equips industry problem solvers with the knowledge needed to accelerate plastics sustainability throughout their companies. Engage in constructive presentations, panels and other interactive experiences covering such vital topics as: Innovative Materials, Advanced Recycling, Mechanical Recycling, Environmental Conservation, Resource Efficiency, and Brand Commitments. The conference will provide plenty of opportunity to network and connect with fellow attendees during receptions and meals as well as enjoy several social activities.

Cast Your Vote for the

People's Choice Award

We're asking YOU, plastics industry professionals, to vote on this year's People's Choice Award. Voting is easy! Read through the innovation nominations in all three categories (Design, Material, and End of Life), select who you think deserves the award based on the criteria of innovation, environmental, and market impact, and submit your vote! Each voter will be entered for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Be sure and vote today!

Welcome New PLASTICS Members

Fluoro-Plastics is a quality processor of Teflon® and PTFE resins. Fluoro-Plastics processes these resins into sheet, tape, film, rod, tube, custom profiles, guide rails, wear strips and custom engineered parts. Teflon® and PTFE parts have extraordinary chemical resistance, dielectric strength and lowest coefficient of friction.

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KKA's range of services include production systems for the automotive industry, furniture decoration, a large area of applications for technical textiles, adhesive tape production and floor covering production. Special applications in the field of mobile energy carriers, as well as process engineering services, including machine modernization and revisions of individual and third-party machines, complete the KKA profile.

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Founded as a soap manufacturer in 1939, Inbra is recognized today as a chemicals supplier, providing such products as plasticizers, heat stabilizers and blowing agents, metallic stearates and more. Inbra's chemicals and additives are used throughout sectors that include construction, films, pharmaceutical, hospital, and industrial/commercial.

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Opportunities

Time to Talk Seriously About ESG

The Sustainability Advisory Board is assembling a working group to discuss environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and reporting topics. While the initial goal is to understand at what level ESG activity is prevalent within the industry and what educational gaps still exist, this group’s full charge will be identified by its founding members. Please join in and be part of the conversation. Email Patrick Krieger if you would like to learn more!

Deadline Approaching

The deadline to apply for the 2023 FLiP Mentorship Program is March 15. We're looking for both mentees and mentors; Mentorship is a rewarding experience from both perspectives, so please reach out to FLiP via email if you're interested!

#PeopleofPlastics

Celebrating the Women of PLASTICS

March is Women's History Month and PLASTICS is celebrating by recognizing outstanding women of the plastics industry on our social media channels all month long. Meet these incredible #peopleofplastics on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook,and Instagram.

Meet Another Up and Coming Plastics Pro

Meet Lauryn Burdette of KraussMaffei in the latest entry in our FLiP Files blog series and find out what internship and mentorship have meant in her career.