The 63rd Annual Society of Plastics Engineers Color and Appearance Division RETEC® will be held in Cleveland, Ohio during September 15-17, 2025. Come join us at the Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection to celebrate Long Live Color and engage in topics related to plastics coloration and appearance.
Early registration is open. Save $100 with early registration by August 15, 2025.
- Preconference Color Seminar (separate registration required)
- Preconference golf outing (separate registration required)
- Two full days of technical sessions
- PlastiVan presentation for local schools
- 60+ exhibitors showcasing products and services
- Opening reception, Monday evening
- Network Reception, Tuesday evening
- Fun Run for local charity
CAD RETEC® is the longest running and largest technical conference in North America devoted to the coloring of plastics. It started as a technical conference focused on development, manufacturing and research in the field of color science, color measurement, and coloring plastics but has grown to be THE place to network with others in the industry.
Use the links above to register for CAD RETEC® 2025 as an attendee, exhibitor and sponsor. The hotel link directs to the Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection. Save $100 by registering for CAD RETEC® 2025 before early registration ends August 15, 2025.
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Type |
Advance (By 8/15/2025) |
Late (After 8/15/2025) |
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SPE Member |
$480 |
$580 |
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SPE Non-Member |
$740 |
$840 |
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Tabletop |
$1,650 |
$1,850 |
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Speakers/Moderators |
$225 |
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Student (w/valid student ID) |
$100 |
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Emeritus |
$200 |
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Activities
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Activity |
Date |
Cost |
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Mon Sep 15 |
$550 |
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Golf Outing at Valley of the Eagles |
Mon Sep 15 |
$95 |
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Welcome Reception |
Mon Sep 15 |
Included w/registration |
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Breakfast |
Tue Sep 16 |
Included w/registration |
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Welcome Reception |
Tue Sep 16 |
Included w/registration |
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5K Fun Run/Walk |
Wed Sep 17 |
$25 |
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Awards Luncheon |
Wed Sep 17 |
Included w/registration |
Preliminary Technical Program
Updates will be posted as they become available. The conference will be held at the Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection (24 Public Square Cleveland, Ohio 44113).
Keynote Speakers
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 |
| Kimmee Schenter
UnderArmour Building Strong Color Partnerships between Design and Marketing: a Perspective from UnderArmour |
Brad Neufarth
Procter & Gamble Packaging Color , Material & Finish: A perspective from P&G |
| Alex Rom-Roginski
Colortech Supply Chain Opportunities created by Tariffs |
Panel Discussions
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 |
| A Glimpse of the Global Supply Chain for Colored Plastics
Moderator: Doreen Becker Student panel: TBD |
Student Fireside Chat: Futures in the Plastics, Color Science Industry
Moderator: Doreen Becker Student panel: Grant Becker, Mandy Zheng, Sarah |
Presentations
| Name | Company | Title |
| Chris Ahmer | US Silica | Pigment for Partial TiO2 Independence in White, Yellow, and Red Low-Density Polyethylene Compound” |
| Scott Brewer | Orion Carbons | The Good Property Retention of Treated Carbon Blacks Compared to Untreated Carbon Blacks in PA 6.6 |
| Breeze Briggs | Sun Chemical | Beyond Color- Harnessing Functional Pigment for Additional Properties |
| Doug Brownfield | Ampacet | Closed-Loop In-Line Color Correction Automation When Using PCR & PIR Resins. |
| Andy Francis | Q-Lab | Color Change of Materials Produced by Laboratory Exposure to UV Fluorescent Lamps with Extended Light Spectrum |
| Doug Koerner | Paramount Colors | The Impact of Oxygen Scavengers on Dyes used in Food Packaging |
| Mercedes Landazuri | Ampacet | TBD |
| Kevin Lucero | EMD Performance Materials | Laser Marking of Plastics: Essential Factors for Successful Implementation |
| Paul Martin | Krauss Maffei | Recycling Polymers & L* A* B* Color values |
| Bonnie Piro | Sudarshan | The Balance of Color and Polymer Selection for Coloration of Plastics |
| Galen Rende | Keller and Heckman | Changes in the Regulatory Landscape |
| Mark Ryan | The Shepherd Color Company | Applications for AI in the Plastics Industry- What do you think? |
| Bruno Stortini | Alliance to End Plastic Waste | The Value of Manufacturers collaborating with Organizations like AEPW |
| Eve Vitale | Plastivan | SPE Positive Plastics Education™ programs: Plastivan® |
Activities
Mon, September 15, 2025
8:00 pm – 11:00pm
Sponsored by Milliken
Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Sponsored by The Shepherd Color Company
Tuesday September 16, 2025
Students from local schools will visit CAD RETEC® 2025 to tour exhibitor area and participate in educational activities around plastics.
Sponsored by Dayglo Corporation
Tuesday September 16, 2025
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Sponsored by Liberty Specialty Chemicals
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
$25 Registration fee
SPE CAD will match every $25 donation
Sponsored by Chroma Specialty Chem
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Join us in thanking our generous sponsors and recognizing their support for CAD RETEC® 2025.
Sponsor by Tronox
Exhibitor Information
Each tabletop purchased includes 2 free conference registrations. Once purchased, you will receive a unique coupon code for the attendees to register for free under the General Registration link. You may purchase up to three tabletops.
Exhibitors (as of July 29, 2025)
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Gold
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