The 61st Annual Society of Plastics Engineers Color and Appearance Division RETEC® will be held in Columbus, OH September 18-20, 2023. Come join us at the Hyatt Regency Columbus to celebrate Colorful Columbus and discuss topics related to plastics coloration and appearance.
Early Registration is extended to September 1, 2023. Save $100 with early registration!
- Preconference Color Seminar (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
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.
Registration Links
Use the buttons above to register as an attendee, exhibitor, sponsor and to book your hotel room. Early registration ends August 18, 2023.
Early Registration was extended to September 1, 2023.
| Type |
Advance (By 9/1/2023) |
Late (After 9/1/2023) |
| SPE Member |
$480 |
$580 |
| SPE Non-Member |
$740 |
$840 |
| Tabletop |
$1,650 |
$1,850 |
| Speakers/Moderators |
$225 |
|
| Student (w/valid student ID) |
$100 |
|
| Emeritus |
$200 |
Activities
| Activity | Date | Cost |
| “Coloring of Plastics” Tutorial | Mon Sep 18 | $550 |
| Golf Outing | Mon Sep 18 | $105 |
| Welcome Reception | Mon Sep 18 | Included w/registration |
| Breakfast | Tue Sep 19 | Included w/registration |
| Welcome Reception | Tue Sep 19 | Included w/registration |
| 5K Fun Run/Walk | Wed Sep 20 | $25 |
| Awards Luncheon | Wed Sep 20 | Included w/registration |
Technical Program
Updates will be posted as they become available. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Columbus (350 N High St, Columbus, OH).
Monday 18 September 2023
Price: $105.00 per golfer (requires preregistration)
Registration and lunch: 9:30am – 11:00am
Shotgun Start 11:00 am
For more information, review the CAD RETEC Golf Outing Flyer.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Regency Ballroom
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Regency Ballroom Foyer
Preregistration ends August 25, 2023
Onsite registration and preregistration pickup
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Franklin Room
Sponsored by
Tuesday 19 September 2023
7:30 am – 9:00 am, Franklin Room
Sponsored by
Local students will visit the exhibit area on Tuesday morning to learn about coloring plastics.
8:55 AM – 12:00 PM, Delaware Room
| Time | Category | Speaker/Company | Title/Sponsor |
| 8:55 AM | Opening Remarks | Kimberly Williamson – Techmer PM | Welcome to CAD RETEC® 2023 in Columbus, OH |
| 9:00 AM | Keynote | Mark Ryan – Shepherd Color | Do Robots Dream of Plastic Sheep?: The Effect of AI on Plastics Industry |
| 9:30 AM | Paper | Romesh Kumar, Heubach | Pigment Purity Remains a Key Element of Sustainable Colors |
| 10:00 AM | Break | Exhibits open
Regency Ballroom |
Sponsored By Heubach |
| 10:30 AM | Paper | Eric Andrews – Colour Synthesis Solutions | Comparing the Migration of Genotoxic Impurities in Colorants to Their Total Extracted Content – An Analysis of Plastic Additive Risk in Food-Contact Applications |
| 11:00 AM | Panel | Moderator: Betty Puckerin, Ampacet Corporation | Regulatory Concerns
Eric Andrews, Colour Synthesis Solutions Frank Lavieri, Paramount Colors, Inc Dr. Lillian Mawby, FDA David Wawer, CPMA |
| 12:00-1:30 PM | Lunch | On your Own |
1:30 PM – 6:00 PM, Delaware Room
| Time | Category | Speaker/Company/Place | Title/Sponsor |
| 1:30 PM | Keynote | Bruce Mulholland | Effect of Additives on the Color & Appearance of Plastics |
| 2:00 PM | Paper | Breeze Briggs – Sun Chemical | High Heat Pigments for E-Mobility |
| 2:30 AM | Paper | Bonnie Piro – Sudarshan | The Performance Impact of Laking Monoazo Organic Pigment Red 48 |
| 3:00 PM | Break | Exhibit Area
Regency Ballroom |
Sponsored by Trust Chem |
| 3:30 PM | Keynote | Christine Gheres – Specialchem | The Post-Pandemic Digital Changes in the Plastics Industry |
| 4:00 PM | Paper | Andy Francis – Q-Lab | High-irradiance Laboratory Weathering Testing of Plastics |
| 4:45 PM | NTF | Scott Heitzman – Moderator | New Technology Forum |
New Technology Forum is to provide an opportunity for CAD RETEC® attendees to hear about the newest materials and services available. The Forum is a series of 5-minute presentations by the companies that are bringing the technology to market.
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Held in the Exhibit Area, Regency Ballroom
Sponsored by
Wednesday 20 September 2023
7:00 am Hotel lobby
Registration available during preregistration and onsite.
Race registration proceeds are donated to the local Habitat for Humanity of Ohio. CAD matches the runner donations. For more information about CAD and Habitat for Humanity click here.
Sponsored by DCL
8:55 AM – 12:00 PM, Delaware Room
| Time | Category | Speaker/Company | Title/Sponsor |
| 8:55 AM | Opening Remarks | Kimberly Williamson, Techmer PM | Welcome Day 2 |
| 9:00 AM | Keynote | Doreen Becker, Ampacet | CMF Developments for Plastics: Sustainability Perspectives |
| 9:30 AM | Paper | Jeff Drusda, Chemours | Achieve Greater Sustainability with Performance for Plastics with New TiO2 Innovation |
| 10:00 AM | Break | Exhibit Area
Regency Ballroom |
Sponsored by EMD Electronics |
| 10:30 AM | Paper | Kevin Lucero, EMD | Additives for Durable, Flexible, and Accurate Laser Markings in Plastics |
| 11:00 AM | Paper | Curtis Ross, DCL | Heat Stability = Color Change, True or False?” |
| 11:30 AM | Keynote | Daniel Llado, Vibrantz Technologies | NIR Absorption in Plastics: Consequences and Solutions Based on Pigments |
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Franklin Room (included with registration)
Join us to thank the sponsors for CAD RETEC®
Sponsored by
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM, Delaware Room
| Time | Category | Speaker/Company | Title/Sponsor |
| 1:30 PM | Paper | Phil Niedenzu – Chemours | L* is a Valuable Component for Color |
| 2:00 PM | Keynote | Narss Lapinid – Lapinid Design | The Power of the Collective Mind in CMF Design. I’ll discuss how collective knowledge and experience in my field, especially from those in the plastics industry, has helped me become who I am today. |
| 3:00 PM | Break | Exhibit Area
Regency Ballroom |
Sponsored by Vivify |
| 3:30 AM | Keynote | Bruce Mulholland – Retired | The Status of SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals |
| 4:00 PM | Paper | Frank Neuber – Clariant | Improved Dispersion of Organic Pigments in Polyesters and Final Product Physicals, without Impacting Printing and Label Adhesion. |
| 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks/End | Kimberly Williamson – Techmer PM | Closing Remarks & Raffle |
| 5:00 PM | Conference Ends |
4:30 pm
Join us for closing remarks and Raffle Reception
Complete the survey to participate in the raffle. Must be present to win!!
Sponsored by
Exhibitors (As of 9/8/2023)
Frequently Asked Questions…
We are using Alliance for drayage this year. Follow the instructions in the Alliance email to access the portal. The account user name is the email used when ordering your space(s) and the password provided from Alliance. If you can’t locate your password hit forgot password and a reset will be sent to the email given.
Advance shipping opens 8/18/2023 and is due by 9/11/2023 at the Columbus warehouse:
ABF / ArcBest Freight
1720 Joyce Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
A list of attendees is included in the registration package. An early list will be available through the Event App. Registration to CAD RETEC 2023 is required to access the app. Once the CAD RETEC 2023 event app is setup, information on how to access and set it up will be provided.
As stated in the solicitation letter the spaces are 10’ wide x 8’ deep bounded by an 8’ high pipe and drape back wall and 3’ high sides. Electrical, 30”x72” draped and skirted table, 2 chairs and a wastebasket.
If you prefer another size/shape table, or no table, just email me and I will note it on the final map. If there is a charge, I will get back with you.
Exhibitors will receive the customary list of pre-registered names in your packet when you pick it up in registration. We have included a list of companies exhibiting and/or sponsoring this year’s RETEC on our website. The App will also list all attendees and can be accessed by all who are registered.
The 2 registrations included with your table top are meant to cover your booth during the conference. All participants in the exhibit area must be registered and if they have not pre-registered they may do on-site registration.
SPE has a policy against selling and delivering items in the exhibit area. No direct exchange of cash/credit card for goods or services should occur during the CAD RETEC conference by any company or private individual other than those conducted by SPE CAD. This policy is in line with our not for profit organization status and in the spirit of participating in a technical conference.
This year the conference start with the opening reception on Monday evening, not Sunday. There is also a possibility that exhibit area will be open for school students coming in for the PlastiVan session. If so this will possibly curtail Tuesday morning set ups. More info when I know.
Yes, you have permission to use the logo solely in the promotion of your exhibit associated with this year’s conference. You will find it attached to the documents supplied by Brian or use the contact below.
All booths will have 110v available. We recommend that you bring your own power strip.
Booth numbers aren’t assigned until after registration closes and the final layout is known. Typically, this is about 10 days out. Locations are based on years of involvement with CAD RETEC®. Booth numbers will be emailed ~9/1/2022.
The entire room is carpeted.
Yes – they must meet the Hotels requirements such as having insurance etc. Make sure sufficient manpower is on hand to complete the install by 6p.
Each exhibitor using the drayage company will need to follow their payment protocols. Drayage information will be provided as it becomes available.
The simplest way to handle hotel charges is to charge it to a hotel guest room. This will be assumed to be your company’s group’s onsite contact.
Exhibit Move-in is 1:00p Monday Sept 18th, Teardown is Wednesday Sept 20th after the last break ends at 3:30p and Move-out is 4:45p.
You will receive an email from registration to the email given when your spaces were reserved with voucher codes to name your 2 full conference registrants. Whomever you wish to register for your booth goes through the standard Attendee Registration portal to sign up. These codes are entered into the Coupon field in leu of payment for attendee registration. Any extras, such as golf, should be selected from the menu and paid at checkout. Registrants don’t have to be a SPE member to register but if they are a member and using the same email associated with their account be sure to know the password or you must reset it. If your attendee is not a SPE member, they do not have to join but they must create an account.
Labeling should include:
2023 SPE CAD RETEC September 18-20
Organization Name
Attn: (Your Group’s onsite contact is best)
Both or reference #
Drayage Company is preparing the kit and I expect to forward it 8/8/2022.
Look for emails from sender captcolour@gmail.com. Be sure to check your “junk, span, non-focused, non-follower, deleted” or other filters. Searching for the sender captcolour@gmail.com should work also. The codes are used in leu of payment for two individuals to register.
Coloring Plastics Tutorial
Monday 18 SeptemberGolf Outing
Monday 18 September, 11:00 Shotgun startNorthstar Golf Club
Welcome Reception
Monday 18 SeptemberSponsored by Milliken
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Included with CAD RETEC® registration
Breakfast
Tuesday 19 SeptemberSponsored by DCL
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Included with CAD RETEC® registration
PlastiVan
Tuesday 19 SeptemberLocal Schools
8:30 am – 10:00 am Exhibit Area
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Lunch & activities
Students will visit Exhibit area and participate in educational programming sponsored by SPE and CAD.
New Technology Forum
Tuesday 19 September 2023Open to all registered exhibitors
4:45pm – 6:00 pm
Networking Reception
Tuesday 19 September 2023Exhibit Area
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Included with CAD RETEC® registration.
Sponsored by
5K Fun Run/Walk
Wednesday 19 SeptemberSponsored by DCL
All proceeds from the Fun Run/Walk are donated to the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Register or donate during preregistration or onsite.
Awards Luncheon
Wednesday 20 SeptemberSponsored by Tronox
The low cost for CAD RETEC® registration is managed by the generosity of our sponsors. The Awards luncheon is included with CAD RETEC® 2023 registration. Join us in thanking our sponsors.
Raffle
Wednesday 20 SeptemberFree Prizes
Tentatively 4:00 pm
To enter, complete the survey included with registration packet (copies available at registration desk). Must be present to win
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