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IAPD is an international trade association comprised of companies engaged in the distribution and manufacture of plastics materials. Represented are materials in semi-finished stock shapes, such as sheet, rod, tube, pipe, valves, fittings, film and related products.

International Association of Plastics Distributors
4707 College Blvd., Suite 105
Leawood, KS 66211-1667 USA
Phone: +913.345.1005
Fax: +913.345.1006
iapd@iapd.org

IAPD Canadian Conference June 20 and 21
CanadaJoin IAPD in Niagara Falls which offers one wonder after another! In addition to plenty of time for networking and sightseeing, the conference has a great program to offer attendees the opportunity to get the latest information on the newest products in plastics distribution. During a special session, IAPD manufacturers will host product showcases featuring industry trends, new products and markets. Of course, we’ll also play golf and have other opportunities for social and networking events, including a dining experience at the CopaCabana Brazilian Steak House.

Click here for registration information or register online now here!

IAPD Call for Awards
Nominate a deserving IAPD member for an award, to be presented at the 52nd IAPD Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 17 to 21. Click here to download the nomination form as a PDF.

IAPD Designing with Plastics Newsletter
Designing with PlasticsIAPD has launched its exciting new Designing with Plastics complimentary e-newsletter. The newsletter is sent to more than 9,000 members and nonmembers, including more than 5,000 engineers and specifiers. The newsletter’s aim is to educate those in the engineering community on why plastics are the material of choice for today’s applications. To view past issues of the newsletter or to subscribe, click here.

Future issues will feature ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE); polycarbonate (PC); polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE); polyvinyl chloride (PVC); polypropylene (PP); polyethylene (PE); glycol modified polyethylene terephthalate (PET-G); chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC); and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). 

All IAPD members are encouraged to sponsor this educational piece. For information, contact Helen Muntean at hmuntean@iapd.org or +913.345.1005.

IAPD's Plastics Certificate Program
Are you ready for the next level?

Whether you’re a newcomer to the industry or an old pro, the IAPD Plastics Certificate program can take your knowledge to a higher level. The program was developed by the IAPD Education Committee to help educate and evaluate sales professionals in the plastics distribution industry and is based on a broad understanding of the industry. For more information, see the book store page.

SPE's ANTEC™
May 4 to 8, 2008, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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How to Find and Keep the Right Employees…Without Stealing
from the Competition

May 21, 2008, 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST, webinar. Register online.

EPDA Annual Conference
May 15 to 18, 2008, Istanbul, Turkey.

Atlanta Plastics 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
June 2, 2008, Atlanta, GA, USA.

SPE's Decorating & Assembly TopCon
June 9 to 11, 2008, Ypsilanti, MI, USA.

NAW Wholesale Distribution Manager's Course
June 9 to 13, 2008, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.

John R. Meyer Memorial Golf Tournament
June 17, 2008, Indianapolis, IN, USA. Register online now.

IAPD Canadian Conference
June 20 and 21, 2008, Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. Register online now!

Young Distribution Professionals Conference
August 3 to 6, 2008, Itasca, IL, USA. Register online now.

SPE European Conference on Medical Polymers
September 3 to 5, 2008, Belfast, Ireland.

SPE's FOAMS™ 2008
September 9 to 11, 2008, Charlotte, NC, USA.

SPE Automotive Composites Conference (ACCE)
September 16 to 18, 2008, Troy, MI, USA.

52nd IAPD Annual Convention
September 17 to 21, 2008, Sheraton Philadelphia City Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Information coming soon. Make your hotel reservations now!

CAD RETEC® - Coloring into the Next Decade
September 21 to 23, 2008, Dearborn, MI, USA.

Thermoforming Conference® 2008
September 20 to 23, 2008, Minneapolis, MI, USA.

University of Industrial Distribution
December 2 to 5, 2008, Indianapolis, IN, USA.

Visit our events page for more information.

Photos courtesy of: Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, Fluoro-Plastics, Inc., Röchling Engineering Plastics, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.

International Association of Plastics Distributors
4707 College Blvd., Suite 105
Leawood, KS 66211
Phone: (913) 345-1005
Fax: (913) 345-1006
iapd@iapd.org

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