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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221008
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SUMMARY:MAPP 2022 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference is to help plastics companies improve their operations and tactics in order to impact bottom-line profits. This year’s Benchmarking and Best Practices conference will address leadership\, operational best practices\, the latest financial benchmarks\, sales and marketing\, and the impact of employees on the bottom-line and much more. \nThe Conference staff has created a schedule packed with best practices\, leading-edge benchmarks\, expert presentations and the best networking opportunities in the industry.
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/mapp-2022-benchmarking-and-best-practices-conference/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Downtown Marriott\, Indianapolis\, IN
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Labelexpo Americas
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URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/labelexpo-americas/
LOCATION:Donald E. Stevens Conventional Center in Rosemont\, Chicago
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Injection Molding and Design Expo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/injection-molding-and-design-expo/
CATEGORIES:Expo
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105
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SUMMARY:AMI Co-located Plastics Exhibitions: Compounding World Expo\, Plastics Recycling World Expo\, Plastics Extrusion World Expo and Polymer Testing World Expo
DESCRIPTION:Compounding World Expo  \nCompounding World Expo brings together experts from across the complete compounding supply chain\, from raw material suppliers and compounders to masterbatch makers and end users. This event is co-located with Plastics Recycling World Expo\, Plastics Extrusion World Expo and Polymer Testing World Expo. Running alongside the exhibition will be a comprehensive conference discussing trends and new innovations from within the industry. Both the exhibition and conference sessions are free-to-attend. \n\nPlastics Recycling World Expo \nPlastics Recycling World Expo has the largest concentration of plastic recycling related exhibits in the US. It is co-located with the Plastics Extrusion World Expo and Compounding World Expo and Polymer Testing World Expo. You can also access focused conference theaters with a busy two-day program of technical presentations\, seminars and industry debates. The exhibitions and conference sessions will all be free to attend. \n\nPlastics Extrusion World Expo \nPlastics Extrusion World Expo provides a focused forum for networking with key players from throughout the plastics industry supply chain\, including suppliers of extruders and extrusion lines\, upstream and downstream auxiliary equipment\, raw materials and additives\, materials testing equipment and R&D services. The event will be taking place alongside Compounding World Expo\, Plastics Recycling World Expo and Polymer Testing World Expo as well as a dedicated conference theater. Access to the conference and exhibitions is free. \n\nPolymer Testing World Expo \nPolymer Testing World Expo is a dedicated meeting place for scientists\, laboratory staff\, researchers and R&D professionals who develop\, test and analyze new polymer materials\, formulations and products. It will be co-located with Compounding World Expo\, Polymer Extrusion World Expo\, and Plastics Recycling World Expo. There will also be a focused conference theater exploring latest innovations and best practices in polymer testing\, characterization and analysis. The conference and exhibition are free-to-attend.
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/ami-co-located-plastics-exhibitions-compounding-world-expo-plastics-recycling-world-expo-plastics-extrusion-world-expo-and-polymer-testing-world-expo/
LOCATION:Huntington Convention Center\, Cleveland\, OH
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T140000
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CREATED:20210910T202827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T202934Z
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SUMMARY:MD+ DI Qmed Webinar
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URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/md-di-qmed-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTSTAMP:20260420T070936
CREATED:20210616T135602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T135609Z
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SUMMARY:Label Congress 2021
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URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/label-congress-2021-3/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Expo
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002
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SUMMARY:Label Congress 2021
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URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/label-congress-2021-2/
CATEGORIES:Convention
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210929
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SUMMARY:Label Congress 2021
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URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/label-congress-2021/
LOCATION:Donald E. Stevens Convention Center
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211010
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SUMMARY:North American International Auto Show 2021
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 32nd year as an international event\, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is one of the most influential annual automotive events in the world. NAIAS is where future mobility innovations start. With the largest concentration of the world’s top automotive and technology executives\, designers\, engineers and thought leaders\, NAIAS serves as the global stage for companies to debut brand-defining vehicles\, offer product ride-and-drives and announce industry-shaping plans.  Starting in 2021\, the reimagined show will be held in September\, allowing exhibitors to take advantage of indoor and outdoor venues. NAIAS is the only event of its kind to present seven unique shows in one\, including: Motor Bella\, celebrating British and Italian luxury car brands; The Gallery\, an ultra-luxury automotive event; AutoMobili-D\, an inside look at future mobility platforms; Press Preview\, an opportunity for automakers to debut new products and technology; Industry Preview\, a one-of-a-kind networking opportunity; Charity Preview\, the largest single-night fundraiser across the globe; and then concluding with an eight-day Public Show.
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/north-american-international-auto-show-2021/
CATEGORIES:Convention,Expo
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918
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CREATED:20210112T211250Z
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SUMMARY:SPE Decorating & Assembly TopCon
DESCRIPTION:SPE Decorating & Assembly TopCon\nStart Date: Tuesday\, September 15\, 2021\nEnd Date: Saturday\, September 17\, 2021\nLast Day to Book: Monday\, August 16\, 2021 \nHotel(s) offering your special group rate:\n• The Westin Edina Galleria for 205 USD per night\nBook your group rate for SPE Decorating & Assembly TopCon
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/spe-decorating-assembly-topcon/
CATEGORIES:tradeshow
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SUMMARY:Delmia
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URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/delmia/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTSTAMP:20260420T070936
CREATED:20200504T143243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T202912Z
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SUMMARY:PLASTEC East 2021
DESCRIPTION:Industries everywhere depend on plastic. Meet leaders at the center of it all at the region’s largest plastics and polymers event. Discover the latest thinking in injection molding\, 3D printing\, and new materials and meet thousands of professionals at the epicenter of design and manufacturing.
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/plastec-east-2021/
LOCATION:Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
CATEGORIES:Convention
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210611
DTSTAMP:20260420T070936
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SUMMARY:Labelexpo Americas 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \nTECHNOLOGY IN ACTION\nWhether you’re choosing machinery or materials\, it is vital you feel confident about your decisions. The best way to do this is to see all the options together in one place. \nCome to Labelexpo Americas 2021 and hear the noise of the machinery in operation\, feel the texture of the substrates and see the print quality for yourself. \nMagazines\, websites and brochures cannot compare. Experience it live and make a better choice.
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/labelexpo-americas-2021/
LOCATION:Donald E. Stephens Convention Center\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:tradeshow
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210508
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SUMMARY:ANTEC® 2021
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URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/antec-2021/
LOCATION:Sheraton Downtown Denver\, Denver\, CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201120
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CREATED:20200527T163925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T142754Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: 50th annual Automotive Innovation Awards Gala – “50 Years of Plastics Innovation”
DESCRIPTION:Originally planned for Nov. 19\, 2020\, the event commemorating “50 Years of Plastics Innovation\,” is rescheduled to Nov. 10\, 2021. \nFor almost 50 years the SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Program has been the most prestigious and largest competition of its kind in the world. Dozens of teams made up of OEMs\, tier suppliers\, and polymer producers submit nominations describing their part\, system\, or complete vehicle and why it merits the claim as the Year’s Most Innovative Use of Plastics. This annual event typically draws over 700 OEM engineers\, automotive and plastics industry executives\, and media. As is customary\, funds raised from this event are used to support SPE educational efforts and technical seminars\, which help educate and secure the role of plastics in the advancement of the automobile.
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/50th-annual-automotive-innovation-awards-gala-50-years-of-plastics-innovation/
LOCATION:Burton Manor\, 27777 Schoolcraft\, Livonia\, MI\, 48150
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTSTAMP:20260420T070936
CREATED:20200921T161237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T161358Z
UID:5278-1604880000-1605311999@plasticsdecorating.com
SUMMARY:PACK EXPO Connects 2020
DESCRIPTION:Produced by PMMI Media Group\, PACK EXPO Connects is a virtual event like no other. Live chats\, live product demos and enhanced lead generation are just a few of many items offered to maximize opportunities for industry connections. \nConnect with new and current customers during the year’s most exciting week for packaging – the launch of PACK EXPO Connects on November 9th!
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/pack-expo-connects-2020/
CATEGORIES:Expo,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201113
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CREATED:20200911T211101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T211101Z
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SUMMARY:PRINTING United Digital Experience
DESCRIPTION:The multifaceted online experience spans 14 action-packed days of carefully curated keynotes\, educational programming\, and worldwide product launches and demonstrations being offered at no charge to attendees\, as the industry moves toward recovery in 2021. \nSegment-based content sessions that focus on apparel\, digital textile\, industrial\, graphics/wide-format\, commercial\, packaging\, and mailing and fulfillment have already garnered attention from printers around the globe. The platform includes a wealth of information and insight from leading analysts\, researchers\, subject matter experts\, OEMs\, and suppliers. This robust combination creates a unique educational experience for printers to best understand the current landscape\, optimize recovery\, and see the latest technology to drive their businesses forward. In a time when these types of rich experiences have not been possible\, PRINTING United Alliance is mission-driven to ensure it is delivering on its promise to be the go-to place for all things related to printing.
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/printing-united-digital-experience/
CATEGORIES:Expo,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200912
DTSTAMP:20260420T070936
CREATED:20200106T210351Z
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SUMMARY:SPE® ACCE 2020
DESCRIPTION:“Driving Innovative Transportation\,” is the theme for the 20th anniversary event emphasizing polymer composites as the leading technology driving innovation in automotive electrification\, mobility and autonomy.  The ACCE features technical sessions\, panel discussions\, keynotes\, and exhibits highlighting advances in materials\, processes\, and equipment for both thermoset and thermoplastic composites in a wide variety of transportation applications.  Networking breakfasts\, lunches\, and receptions enhance the value of the event that attracts over 900 attendees worldwide. The Automotive and Composites Divisions of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) jointly produce the ACCE to educate the industry about the benefits of composites in transportation applications. \nThe 2020 ACCE will be co-chaired by 2018 and 2019 ACCE co-chair Dr. Alper Kiziltas\, technical expert\, Sustainability and Emerging Materials\, Ford Motor Company\, SPE Automotive Div. vice-chair & education committee chair and Dr. Xiaosong Huang\, lab group manager of Polymer Composite Systems in GM Global Research & Development\, General Motors Company. “The 2020 ACCE will be the best one ever celebrating 20 years of educating the industry about the design versatility\, structural strength and lightweighting performance benefits of composite material technologies for advancing innovative automotive applications\,” said Kiziltas.   “I am very proud to co-chair ACCE because our company benefits by learning about the new technologies presented and incorporating them into our vehicles to reduce mass\, enhance styling and improve performance\,” said Huang. \nThe mission of SPE is to promote scientific and engineering knowledge relating to plastics worldwide and to educate industry\, academia\, and the public about these advances. SPE’s Automotive Division is active in educating\, promoting\, recognizing\, and communicating technical accomplishments in all phases of plastics and plastic-based composite developments in the global transportation industry. The SPE Composites Division is dedicated to the growth of composites in multiple industries.  Topic areas for both divisions include applications\, materials\, processing\, equipment\, tooling\, design\, and development.
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/spe-acce-2020/
LOCATION:Suburban Collection Showplace\, Novi\, MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T110000
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CREATED:20200602T151555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T171933Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Science Behind Surface Pretreatment For Adhesion to Plastics – Adhesives\, Coatings & Inks
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Scott Sabreen\, President\, The Sabreen Group Inc. \nHaving a better understanding of the science behind the surface pretreatment of different plastics can help engineers\, production managers and operators determine the best solutions to adhesion challenges. During this webinar you will learn: \n•  Adhesion versus cohesion failure\n•  Why pretreatments are required for low energy plastic substrates\n•  Effects on adhesion from primary molding operations\n•  How to select the best pretreatment process\n•  Real-life Case Studies – Learn diagnostics\, troubleshooting and\nsolutions\n•  “Best Practices” manufacturing process methods
URL:https://plasticsdecorating.com/event/understanding-the-science-behind-surface-pretreatment-for-adhesion-to-plastics-adhesives-coatings-inks/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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