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Hone
your competitive edge at Plastics Encounter Cleveland's
free conference
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1725 Merriman Road Akron, OH 44313-5283
For more information, contact:
Robert Grace, Conference Director
rgrace@crain.com
Tel. (330) 865-6151
AKRON, OHIO (June 4, 2001) -- Tough times dictate that
managers stay alert and informed to maintain their competitive
edge. That's why plastics industry executives cannot
afford to miss the conference accompanying the June
19-21 Plastics Encounter Cleveland trade show (formerly
Plastics Fair) at the I-X Center. The program features
24 senior executives discussing market trends and business
conditions in the Midwest's vital plastics industry
sectors.
Attendees
can participate in the conference sessions that start
at 8:30 a.m. and still have plenty of time for networking
and visiting the 150-plus booths on the exhibition show
floor.
And
now, the deal is even better. In response to industry-wide
budget tightening, organizer Plastics News has waived
the previously announced fee to attend the business
conference sessions - for those who register in advance.
(It will cost $25 to register on-site.)
"In
economic downturns, continuing education and training
budgets often are the first to get slashed," noted
Tony Eagan, Plastics News publisher and vice president.
"We know that getting approval to pay to attend
events now is tough - so we've decided to do something
positive about it. Industry officials need the sort
of competitive intelligence that our conference program
offers, and this should help ensure that more benefit
from it."
The
conference lineup includes:
- On Tuesday, June 19, Step2 Co. CEO Tom Murdough
will share insights for "Dealing with change in
today's fast-moving environment," along with presentations
on economic prospects, and a panel on resin-distribution
trends featuring PolyOne, General Polymers and Entec
top officials.
- Wednesday's program highlights compounding
execs from PolyOne and Ferro discussing that sector's
latest market developments, plus a panel featuring officials
from molders Donnelly, Meridian and NYX debating business
strategies for mid-tier automotive suppliers. Finally,
an AMR Research director will discuss the likely impact
of such e-marketplaces on your business.
- Thursday tackles two burning issues - work-force
development (featuring training and HR experts from
Erie Plastics, Precise Technology and United Southern
Industries), and a panel on mold-maker survival, with
senior execs from Delta Tooling, StackTeck Systems,
Midwest Tooling Group, and a Hong Kong-based official
from Incoe.
Separately,
Paulson Training Programs and Compuplast International
are offering two-day simulation training sessions for
injection molding and extrusion operators, respectively,
on June 20-21, for $99 each.
Preregister
for Plastics Encounter Cleveland by visiting www.plasticsencounter.com/cleveland
online, or by calling toll-free (888) 368-7229.
Plastics Encounter Selects Exotic
Ports of Call for 2002
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1725 Merriman Road
Akron,
OH 44313-5283
For
more information, contact:
Linda
Whelan
Director
of Trade Shows & Marketing
(330)
865-6103
AKRON, OHIO, (May 23, 2001) -- Using the time-honored
principle of "location, location, location," Plastics
Encounter has selected the ports of call for its plastics
industry trade shows in the year 2002. Similar to the
year 2001, the regional shows will be located in the
South and Midwest, and on the West Coast:
* April 16-18, 2002
New Orleans, La.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
* September 17-19, 2002
Indianapolis, Ind.
Indiana Convention Center
* November 5-7, 2002
Long Beach, Calif.
Long Beach Convention Center
Linda Whelan, director of trade shows and marketing,
explains the rationale for her choice in cities.
The Big Easy
"Everyone loves New Orleans," Whelan says. "It's a fun
city, and a great draw for exhibitors and attendees
-- especially those who want to combine business with
pleasure."
Whelan continues, "The New Orleans area is also
a growing area for plastics. And Texas, one of the top
plastics states in the country, is just a short distance
away."
The venue for the trade show, the Ernest N. Morial Convention
Center, enjoys a prime location. The recently expanded
hall is located in the Warehouse/Arts district on the
Mississippi River, adjacent to the Aquarium of the Americas,
Riverwalk Marketplace and Harrah's Casino. The center
is also minutes from the French Quarter, Jackson Square
and over 20,000 first-class hotel rooms.
Booth space is already being reserved for Plastics Encounter
New Orleans, and exhibitors who sign up before June
14, 2001, will receive a $1 per square foot discount.
The crossroads of America
Indianapolis was selected as the top spot for the 2002
Midwest show because Indianapolis is a city that's going
places, Whelan says. "Not only is Indianapolis
one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas,
but it is
a city that is being re-energized and revitalized."
The city's central location is another big plus, Whelan
adds. Many of the nation's highways converge here, and
half the nation's population is within a day's drive
(600 miles). The city itself is the nation's 12th largest,
and is
in the heartland of the plastics-rich Midwest.
The Indiana Convention Center boasts an excellent location
as well. The facility is just minutes from the Indianapolis
International Airport and is connected via skywalk to
Circle Centre (upscale shopping and entertainment),
six downtown hotels and 6,000 parking spaces.
Booth space for Plastics Encounter Indianapolis will
go on sale at the end of June.
A paradise by the sea
"Long Beach, the site for our West Coast show,
has long been a popular spot for exhibitors and attendees,"
says Whelan. The former Western Plastics Exposition
(owned by Advanstar Communications, purchased by Crain
Communications in 2000 and renamed Plastics Encounter)
had traditionally been located there.
The Long Beach Convention Center overlooks San Pedro
Bay, with views of the Pacific Ocean from a glass concourse
and lobby. The contemporary facility faces the seven-block
Promenade walkway, bridging Long Beach Plaza and the
Shoreline waterfront development and marina.
Long Beach, accessible from three nearby airports, is
the fifth largest city in California. It draws about
4.5 million visitors annually to the city's 5.5 miles
of sandy beaches and shoreline and attractions like
the Long Beach
Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary, a unique
entertainment complex.
Booth space for Plastics Encounter Long Beach will be
available beginning in mid-November.
Outlook good for Cleveland and Atlanta
While plans begin to take shape for the 2002 ports of
call, Whelan and her staff continue to work on last-minute
details for Plastics Encounter Cleveland, June 19-21
at the I-X Center, and Plastics Encounter Atlanta,
November 13-15, 2001 at the Georgia International Convention
Center.
"We're continuing to gather a good mix of plastics
industry personnel, and look forward to making a splash
in the Midwest and South!" Whelan says.
For information on exhibiting at any of the Plastics
Encounter shows, please call (888) 368-7229 or visit
http://www.plasticsencounter.com .
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Plastics
Encounter Cleveland casts off with nautical theme
PRESS RELEASE
1725 Merriman Road
Akron,
OH 44313-5283
For
more information, contact:
Linda
Whelan
Director
of Trade Shows & Marketing
(330)
865-6103
AKRON, OHIO (April 27, 2001) -- Plastics Encounter Cleveland
will set a new standard in area trade shows when it
sets sail at the I-X Center Tuesday and Wednesday, June
19 and 20, 2001 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Thursday,
June 21, 2001 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
From the moment attendees walk into the plastics industry
show and receive their personalized "Boarding Pass,"
they will know they have entered a show like no other.
The I-X Center is being transformed into an island paradise
where attendees can:
check their e-mail and attend to other online needs
at Surf City, an area made with actual surfboards
order ice cream and lemonade from one of the tiki huts
in the Oasis Areas
ride a "Wave Runner" at the Plastics News booth, which
is built to resemble a ship, complete with huge sails
attend cocktail parties Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30
to 6:30 p.m., which feature beach bands and free Tequila
Sunrises
use their Boarding Pass to collect points and earn themed
prizes like sailboat-shaped pens, rubber ducks and beach
bags
stroll through aisles decked out in nautical flags,
palm trees and umbrella tables
The staff of Plastics News, which runs the Plastics
Encounter trade shows, is known for its flair in creating
innovative, fun and colorful trade show booths. With
the purchase of the Western Plastics Expo and Plastics
Fair trade shows from Advanstar last year, the staff
is putting its talents toward its own shows.
"We
wanted to create an atmosphere that was fun for the
exhibitors and attendees and that made an impression,"
explains Linda Whelan, director of trade shows and marketing
for Plastics Encounter.
Plastics Encounter´s inaugural show was held in Los
Angeles April 10-12, 2001, and earned kudos from exhibitors
and attendees for its uniqueness.
"I
really think the idea of a theme carried like this throughout
the whole facility is very unique and very effective,"
said Marlys Froschheuser, business development, Arizona
Public Service.
"I´ve
been in and at a lot of trade shows and this has been
the most fun. By far!" added Raumin Karimi, technical
advisor, ARRK Product Development Group.
Plastics Encounter features exhibits, networking opportunities
and a world-class, on-site conference.
Individuals interested in attending the show can preregister
for free by registering online at www.plasticsencounter.com/cleveland;
the onsite fee is $25. Conference registration is $395
for a
three-day pass, or $195 for one day. Call (888) 368-7229
for more information.
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Conference
to examine economy, trends
PRESS
RELEASE
1725 Merriman Road
Akron,
OH 44313-5283
For
more information, contact:
Linda
Whelan
Director
of Trade Shows & Marketing
(330)
865-6103
AKRON, OHIO
(May 7, 2001) -- In times of economic uncertainty, timely
information is more crucial than ever to decision makers.
Top-level plastics industry execs can get the market
data and management insights they need at the June 19-21
Plastics Encounter Cleveland business conference, held
in conjunction with the show´s exhibits and networking
opportunities. The conference will be held at the I-X
Center Tuesday and Wednesday, June 19 and 20, 2001,
from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., and Thursday, June 21,
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Some of the
highlights include:
Big-name keynoter
– Tom Murdough, CEO and founder of rotomolding giant
Step2 Corp., will dispense some of his renowned managerial
and marketing wisdom.
Economic outlook
– Fresh economic data and indicators from CIT Group’s
Michael Paslawskyj and Society of the Plastics Industry’s
Lori Anderson help take the pulse of key plastics markets,
assess newly available materials and plastics machinery
statistics, and forecast second-half prospects.
Resin distribution
& compounding – Industry leaders such as PolyOne’s Michael
Rademacher and Lance Mitchell, Ferro’s Jay Finch, Entec
Engineered Resins’ David Der Hagopian and General Polymers’
Dave Bening are among those who will debate the impact
of globalization, consolidation and the Internet on
supplier-processor relationships.
Workforce development
– Moderated by Troy Nix, executive director of the Mid-America
Plastics Partners, this interactive session will feature
several processor officials and explore innovative training
and management initiatives that can help employers do
more with less by retaining, developing and motivating
good employees.
Mold-maker
survival strategies – This panel will take an unflinching
look at business trends and global competitiveness issues
for North America´s tool makers. Panelists are Delta
Tooling’s Pete Mozer, StackTeck’s Dave Brown, Midwest
Tooling Group’s Mark Teague and Hong Kong-based Colin
James of Incoe Corp.
Automotive
supplier challenges – Plante & Moran’s Jeff Mengel will
moderate this panel of senior execs from Donnelly Corp.,
Meridian Automotive Systems and NYX. They’ll assess
key issues confronting mid-tier auto suppliers – from
warranty responsibilities and controversial "givebacks"
to online and minority procurement.
Materials outlook
– Experts will examine volatile supply/demand and pricing
trends for polyolefins.
Separately,
shop-floor injection molding and extrusion personnel
can receive vital operator training:
Injection Molding
Training Seminar – A 2-day, hands-on spin on Paulson
Training Programs Inc.’s advanced injection molding
simulation software.
Extrusion Training
Seminar – This 2-day course from Compuplast International
Inc. will help all types of extrusion machine operators
and supervisors to analyze, design and troubleshoot
the process.
The business
conference fee is $395 for three days, or $195 for a
one-day pass; the training seminar fees are $395 for
each two-day seminar, with free admission to the Tuesday
conference. Admission to the accompanying exhibits is
free. For a current agenda or to register, visit www.plasticsencounter.com/cleveland.
Crain Communications
Inc., publisher of Plastics News (www.plasticsnews.com),
the leading plastics industry publication, purchased
the Western Plastics Expo and Plastics Fair from Advanstar
Communications last year and has relaunched the shows
under a new name and philosophy.
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Plastics
Encounter Cleveland to set sail in heart of plastics
industry
PRESS
RELEASE
1725 Merriman Road
Akron,
OH 44313-5283
For
more information, contact:
Linda
Whelan
Director
of Trade Shows & Marketing
(330)
865-6103
AKRON, OHIO
(April 27, 2001) -- What better place to host a trade
show dedicated to the plastics industry than in the
heart of the plastics industry?
"With the Midwest
the #1 region in the U.S. plastics industry, Cleveland
is a natural place to bring together everyone in the
plastics industry – from processors to OEMs and across
all end-use markets," says Linda Whelan, director of
trade shows and marketing for Plastics Encounter.
Crain Communications
Inc., publisher of Plastics News, the leading industry
publication, purchased the Western Plastics Expo and
Plastics Fair from Advanstar Communications last year
and has relaunched the shows under a new name and philosophy.
Having just completed its inaugural show in Los Angeles
April 10-12, Plastics Encounter will head to the I-X
Center, adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International
Airport, on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 19 and 20, from
11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, June 21, from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"We are hosting
the Plastics Encounter trade shows in the hottest areas
of the country for plastics," Whelan continues, "and
the Midwest and city of Cleveland are definite hot spots."
Other reasons why the Midwest is such an important area
for plastics:
Over 7,300
plastics facilities
More than 558,000
plastics industry professionals
Key buyers
from Ohio (#2 plastics state), Michigan (#3), Illinois
(#4), Pennsylvania (#6), Indiana (#7) and New York (#8)
$104 billion
in plastics shipments
"We believe
that Cleveland will be a draw for attendees and exhibitors,"
Whelan continues, "because it´s truly in the ´heart
of it all´ for business and pleasure."
In addition
to more than 150 exhibits and unique networking opportunities,
the show will feature a world-class, on-site business
conference as well as concurrent, two-day extrusion
and injection molding simulation/troubleshooting training
seminars.
Trade-show
attendees can preregister for free online at www.plasticsencounter.com/
cleveland. On-site show registration fee is $25. The
mornings-only business conference costs $395 for a three-day
pass, or $195 for one day (see the full agenda online).
Call (888)
368-7229 for more information.
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