SPE Cleveland Section

?? SPE Cleveland recognized Susan Montgomery and Dennis Meade this month for their hard work supporting us and our local plastics community. Susan and Dennis have retired from their SPE Cleveland Board positions of President and Communications Chair, respectively. They will both continue serve as advisors to the Board. We thank them for their dedication and giving spirit. ?? If you are interested in joining SPE Cleveland and expanding your local plastics/polymer network, please contact us! We can't wait to meet you. #SPE #SocietyofPlasticEngineers #PolymerScience #ThankYou

?? We had a wonderful time at last week's AMI Plastics World Expo. Thank you to each of you who stopped by to speak with SPE Cleveland Section's Dennis Meade and SPE Akron's Dan Jones and Dave Schultz. ? If you are interested in getting more involved with the plastic community, register to be a member of SPE. Don't forget to select to join the Cleveland and Akron chapters during registration: https://lnkd.in/eN2ZuwG7 #AMI #AMIPlasticsExpo #AMIexpos #SPE #Cleveland #Akron #PolymerScience

?? Join us for the Thermoplastic Elastomer Conference (TOPCON)- Compound Interest: TPEs in a Circular Economy. ?? April 8-10, 2025 ??? Hilton Garden Inn, 1307 E. Market Street, Akron, OH 44305 ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUMjsT_4 #SPE #PolymerScience #Polymers #Conference

?? We want to thank everyone who supported our Additive Manufacturing: Printing the Plan for the Future Event. We had a wonderful time meeting everyone and learning about Cleveland's additive manfacturing vision for the future. #SPE #PlasticsEngineering #Cleveland #Polymers

?? Please join SPE Cleveland and SPE Akron at Radici Plastics USA Inc.! We will be touring the Radici Plastics Plant in Wadsworth, Ohio and networking with local industry professionals. ?? Thursday, November 21, 2024 ? 5:00 - 8:00 PM ET ?? Radici Plastics USA, Inc. ? 960 Seville Road, Wadsworth, OH 44281 ?? $15 per person ? Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/eeBsbQU6

?? ?? Check out what SPE Cleveland Chapter President Steve Trapp has to say about November in his montly President's Message. #SPE #Cleveland #SPECleveland

SPE Cleveland would like to thank everyone for supporting our Additive Manufacturing: Printing the Plan for the Future Conference last week! We had a blast meeting you and can't wait to see you again. Thank you again to our conference sponsors! ?? Automation Plastics Corporation ?? Center Street Technologies ?? ENNOVI ?? JuggerBot 3D LLC ?? LS Mtron ?? MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network ?? Moxietec LLC ?? Stratasys ?? Synergy Molding Technologies, LLC ?? The Technology House ?? Thermo Fisher Scientific ?? Youngstown Business Incubator #ThankYou #SPE #Conference #PolymerScience #Polymers

?? ?? ?? Thrilled to share some incredible news: Arch Plastics Packaging has received the Recognition of Excellence Award for Blow Molders in 2024! From the SPE Blow Molding Division. From an exemplary employee and a fellow board member, this is what Chaitanya Gogula had to say: "As an employee, I can't help but feel immense pride in our journey and the culture we've cultivated. At Arch Plastics Packaging, innovation and care aren't just buzzwords—it's a way of life. This award is a testament to the freedom we enjoy here, which fuels our creativity and drives us to push boundaries every day. Our leadership truly believes in empowering each one of us to bring our unique ideas to the table, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. The open-door policies, collaborative spaces, and continuous support have turned challenges into opportunities and ideas into breakthroughs. Being part of a team that values freedom and innovation, colleagues and mentors who care in every aspect has not only enhanced my professional growth but has also allowed me to contribute to something greater. This recognition belongs to all of us, and I'm excited for the continued journey of excellence and creativity!" ?? Congratulations again Arch Plastics Packaging on an award so well deserved! ?? #Plastics #Innovation #Excellence #ArchPlasticsPackaging

As the industry shifts away from fluoropolymer process aids, manufacturers are racing to find new solutions! We're diving into how non-PFAS polymer processing aids (PPAs) are helping to eliminate melt fracture, reduce die lip build-up, and boost production rates. ?? With rapid changes in PFAS regulations, the pressure is on formulators to innovate and meet regulatory deadlines—while the search for even better non-PFAS PPAs continues! ?? Join the conversation as we explore the latest market transitions and developments! https://lnkd.in/gfQw8FAd #Plastics #Sustainability #PFAS #PPAs

Our new Chair-Elect Jens Schlueter was busy at this years ABC… We are so lucky to have you and can't wait to see how much we continue to grow. Congratulations on your board promotion! ??