Nick Miner, Vice President, Monument Advocacy; Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of PLASTICS, and Matt Keelan, Managing Principal, Vogel Group present to attendees at Vinyl Week.
This week, PLASTICS, in partnership with the Vinyl Sustainability Council, hosted our annual Vinyl Week conference in Louisville, KY. The event, which featured industry-leading speakers, educational programming, and networking opportunities, brought together the brightest minds in the industry. The event was a "can’t-miss" for vinyl processors and material suppliers, and included economic and legislative updates, market trend briefings and discussions covering issues from vinyl recycling to geopolitical trends to the macro forces shaping sustainability. Guests enjoyed networking opportunities and even a reception at the Louisville Slugger Museum with a Kentucky bourbon tasting. Save the date for our next Vinyl Week, December 9-11, 2025 in New Orleans, LA! Visit vinylweek.org for more information.
PLASTICS Represented at INC-5
President and CEO Matt Seaholm and Vice President of Sustainability Patrick Krieger recently represented PLASTICS in Busan, South Korea for INC-5, the fifth session of discussions on the U.N. plastics pollution instrument.
Prior to the start of the negotiations, PLASTICS’ President and CEO Matt Seaholm stated: “We are concerned about a number of the provisions that have been proposed that far exceed the scope of the original intent of the process to create an international agreement—including the idea capping production of plastic, which would harm nearly all U.S. manufacturers without reaching our shared sustainability goals… As an industry, we remain committed to collaborating with all levels of government to combat plastic waste. Ensuring that the U.S. economy thrives while responsibly using our resources is a bipartisan priority.” To read PLASTICS’ full statement on INC-5 please click here. Additionally, read statements provided to the media on PLASTICS’ priorities at INC-5 to NBC and NPR.
Plastics Industry Association Announces 2024 Future Leaders in Plastics Member of the Year
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has named Katie Vorel, Senior Manager of Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality at Nexus Circular, as the 2024 Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Member of the Year. This honor celebrates a plastics industry professional who exemplifies exceptional engagement, leadership, and dedication to the FLiP program's community. The award highlights Katie's outstanding contributions, positive impact, and commitment to advancing FLiP's initiatives throughout the year.
2024 FLiP Member of the Year
Katie Vorel
Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager
Nexus Circular
"I am honored to be named the 2024 FLiP Member of the Year,” said Katie Vorel, Senior Manager of Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality at Nexus Circular. “Being part of FLiP has been a truly enriching experience. FLiP brings together a diverse community of passionate individuals who are dedicated to supporting one another's success and the plastics industry. In nearly two years as a member, I’ve built lifelong friendships, invaluable business connections, and gained experiences that have shaped my career.”
Save the Date: OCS CON 2025
Hosted by Operation Clean Sweep®, OCS CON 2025 brings the full plastic value chain together in efforts to eliminate the loss of plastic to the environment.
OCS CON incubates and amplifies solutions to resin loss, ranging from introductions to groundbreaking technology to comprehensive culture change strategies. In addition to diverse panels, master classes, and tours, this event unlocks opportunities to collaborate with industry partners and experts to keep plastic within the circular economy and out of the environment.
The PLASTICS Equipment Council Executive Committee met last week in Washington, DC, for an agenda centered on aligning Council leadership, providing strategic oversight, and fostering collaboration to advance council and association goals for 2025. Commencing with a lively gathering over dinner in Washington D.C., the meeting addressed critical operational, financial, and strategic priorities, strengthened industry collaboration, and supported member companies. The group also discussed member engagement, recruitment, advocacy and amplifying key association messaging, positioning the committee to lead the Equipment Council in advancing PLASTIC’s mission to protect, promote, and grow the plastics industry. Thank you to all of those who generously offered their time to participate and please reach out toWhitney Taveras with any questions about PLASTICS’ Equipment Council.
PLASTICS Upcoming Events
Register now to guarantee your place at the Fluoropolymers Conference 2025 in Fort Myers, February 3–5. Network with top-tier professionals and explore sessions ranging from application technologies in energy markets, sealing market innovations, capture and destruction technology, the role of toxicology data in regulation, aerospace application and so much more. See the entire agenda and register here.
The nomination period for the 2025 Plastic Sustainability Innovation Awards has opened! Apply today to be recognized as one of the leaders in sustainable design, material, or end-of-life. Your innovations in plastic materials, products, or manufacturing processes will be judged by hand-selected industry experts. Be sure to enter your nomination by January 17th. You can view the judging criteria, past award winners, and more at the award webpage.
Welcome New PLASTICS Members
Netzsch instruments
offers a complete high-precision instrument line for thermal analysis, calorimeter and thermophysical properties measurement, rheology and fire testing as well as offering world class commercial testing services in our laboratory. Its instrumentation is employed for research and quality control in the polymer sector, the chemical industry, the areas of inorganic and building materials, and environmental analysis. Instruments for controlling, such as for in-situ cure monitoring, complete their product line.
LCI Corporation has been providing high quality evaporation, drying and modular systems and extrusion, and spheronization systems worldwide since 1961. The company’s success is based on their wide range of products, technical expertise, and close working relationships with their customers. This combination allows their team to provide solutions based on the unique needs of each customer.
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