Additives and Color Middle East Conference, taking place virtually on September 1, 2022, is focused on the latest innovations, technologies and best practices for improved performance, manufacturing productivity and quality as they relate to the following topics:

It’s our Diamond year! The 60th Annual Society of Plastics Engineers Color and Appearance Division RETEC® will be held in Orlando, Florida. Come join us to Make a SPLASH with Color and discuss topics related to plastics coloration.

K is the world's largest trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry. It gathers the most important supplier of plastics and rubber machinery, raw and auxiliary materials and semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastic products under one roof. It is an ideal platform to showcase products and innovations and to make business contacts. K will be followed by a special exhibition under the theme "Visions in Polymers", that presents the trends and innovations of the industry. Special consideration is given to the subjects of energy efficiency and resource conservation. On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 8 days of the fair, from 19. October to 26. October 2016, about 3293 exhibitors and 232000 visitors on the K in Düsseldorf. For the twenty-second time there is the K on 8 days from Wed., 19.10.2022 to Wed., 26.10.2022 in Düsseldorf.

The 26th edition of Thermoplastic Concentrates is taking place on January 24-26, 2023, at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort, Orlando, FL, USA. This event brings together high caliber attendees from across the global supply chain, including the major concentrate production companies, to discuss new technical developments and real business insight into the successful management of companies. At the 2022 edition, attendees accounted for over $3.2 billion in concentrate sales, representing over two thirds of the industry.

GLOBAL POLYOLEFINS – Emerging Challenges & Solutions for Sustainable Growth Fast facts SPE International Polyolefins Conference 2023: The Preeminent Polymer Conference in the World dedicated to Polyolefins since 1975 The conference will be a hybrid conference (both in-person and virtual) The powerful software platform for the conference will allow access to all papers on-demand (even 6 months after the conference, access to the program, streaming of the plenary talks, access to virtual exhibitor/sponsor booths, and easy communication with speakers and other participants In-person participants can download a mobile app for the conference to access all the features of the software platform for the conference We anticipate 1000 attendees – 750 in Galveston for the live event as well as 250 participating virtually Exhibit hall is anticipated to draw in excess of 60 exhibitors 15+ Sponsors expected World renowned plenary speaker 100+ Technical papers, Sunday afternoon Tutorial Student Poster Competition 2 Networking Socials Meeting rooms available for rent to meet with customers and suppliers Wednesday has been extended to 3 pm to include lunch, exhibits, and papers.

Society of Plastics Engineers Color and Appearance Division Call for Candidates Board of Directors Candidates 2023 to 2026 Term The Color & Appearance Division of the SPE will be conducting its annual Board of Directors elections in May 2023 for nine members. SPE CAD Board of Directors The election is open to current SPE members with CAD as their primary division. Time commitment would be for four meetings per year for 3-year terms. One of the meetings will correspond with RETEC where you will participate in CAD activities and initiatives. Members of the Board participate in the planning, organization and running of CAD activities including ANTEC programs, for the RETEC program, Technical Programs, Scholarship Programs & Funding, as well as offering guidance and advice to other SPE members interested in coloring plastic resins. To be listed as a candidate or have questions about becoming a candidate, please Email or call Chair Elect Alex Prosapio. Please Email a picture of yourself, educational background, employment (current and prior), and why you wish to be a candidate to: Alex Prosapio 845-641-0505 aprosapio@sudarshan.com All candidates must be identified and have all their information to SPE CAD BOD by March 15th, 2023 Visit Coloring the World of Plastics™ (specad.org) Website for more information SPE Color & Appearance Division Mission Statement: The Color and Appearance Division of SPE strives to educate, train, inform, and provide professional interaction opportunities to the global community involved in visual performance and aesthetics of plastics.

SPE is hosting ANTEC® 2023 at the Hilton Denver City Center, Denver, CO from March 27–30, 2023. ANTEC® 2023 will showcase the latest advances in industrial, national laboratory, and academic work. Learn about new findings and innovations in polymer research, products, and technologies. At ANTEC® 2023, there will be multiple opportunities to spend time with colleagues at SPE-hosted meetings, receptions, networking luncheons, and SPE Chapter networking events.

The Division exists to stimulate and encourage the interchange of non-proprietary information, and to promote the scientific and engineering knowledge related to vinyl plastics technology.

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