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The 2020 IAPD Leadership Development Conference has been canceled due to concern surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus).
My first Women in Plastics educational workshop allowed me to hear from other successful women in the industry, as well as ask questions about climbing the corporate ladder. As a young woman in the industry, I found the experience invaluable, and I am looking forward to my next Women in Plastics event!” Shelby Flournoy, Laird Plastics
My first Women in Plastics educational workshop allowed me to hear from other successful women in the industry, as well as ask questions about climbing the corporate ladder. As a young woman in the industry, I found the experience invaluable, and I am looking forward to my next Women in Plastics event!”
“The IAPD Performance Plastics Level I Certificate Program is an excellent course for professionals of all experience levels in the plastics industry. Having completed this program, I now have a broad understanding of the different commercial plastics and their major markets, which I will continue to reference throughout the rest of my plastics career.” Bob Lowrie, Arkema Inc.
“The IAPD Performance Plastics Level I Certificate Program is an excellent course for professionals of all experience levels in the plastics industry. Having completed this program, I now have a broad understanding of the different commercial plastics and their major markets, which I will continue to reference throughout the rest of my plastics career.”
“The IAPD Fly-In is an excellent opportunity to connect personally with key legislators regarding critical issues impacting our industry. With the great support of IAPD leadership, we were able to create an intensive itinerary that maximized our exposure and ensured that our message was clearly articulated to a maximum number of elected officials.” Kevin Duffy, Vycom
“The IAPD Fly-In is an excellent opportunity to connect personally with key legislators regarding critical issues impacting our industry. With the great support of IAPD leadership, we were able to create an intensive itinerary that maximized our exposure and ensured that our message was clearly articulated to a maximum number of elected officials.”
October 3, 2020 Craig Saunders of North American Plastics elected IAPD President
July 18, 2019 IAPD Awards US$105,000 in Scholarships to Students