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  • New Leaders for a New Era at PLASTICS

    On Tuesday April 26th, Tad McGwire, Chair of the PLASTICS Board of Directors announced that Matt Seaholm, VP of Government Affairs and Glenn Anderson, VP of Member Engagement, had been appointed by the board as the association’s new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. With these appointments, the board quickly filled a leadership void, enabling the association to move forward with two excellent leaders in place.

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  • 2022 Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit

    We are dedicated to our mission to lead and rally the plastics industry in sustainability and we are so excited to demonstrate our industry's goodwill and innovation in person May 23–25, 2022, at the Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit in Cincinnati, OH!

    This year's three-day program will include three educational tracks and dozens of insightful sessions demonstrating the issues that are on the minds of many industry professionals. 

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  • William R. Carteaux Leadership Award Presented

    Brad Crocker, CEO of Epsilyte, received the inaugural William R. Carteaux Award from PLASTICS during our recent Spring National Meeting and Conference. Named for the late CEO of PLASTICS, Bill Carteaux—and celebrating unity, dedication, perseverance, and selflessness—the award goes to an industry professional who has achieved distinction working for the betterment of the plastics industry.

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Upcoming Events

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    Spring Food Packaging...

    Jun 6 - 9, 2022

  • FLiP Lunch & Learn

    Jun 9 - 9, 2022

  • Flip Book Club: TED Talk...

    Jun 17 - 17, 2022

  • Equipment...

    Jun 22 - 24, 2022

From global trade shows like NPE® to fall and spring niche market conferences hosted by Plastics Industry Association groups, the leading experts assemble at PLASTICS events to learn, network and advance their company’s interests.

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  • PLASTICS Connects

    PLASTICS Connects, the new mobile app from the preeminent organization representing the entire plastics supply chain. Everyone — material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, processors, recyclers, service providers and more — will enjoy curated news, community forums and networking opportunities.

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