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The '''Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)''' is a global professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and education for professionals employed in the plastics industry.
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== About SPE ==
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SPE's motto is "Inspiring Plastics Professionals." It is a global professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and education for professionals employed in the plastics industry. SPE was founded in 1942. Today, the organization has more than 22,500 members<ref>{{Cite web |title=22,500+ Members |url=https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3274}}</ref> who are plastics professionals throughout the [[United States]] and in more than 84 countries around the world.


== History ==
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SPE's motto is "Inspiring Plastics Professionals." Founded in 1942, today the organization has more than 22,500 members who are plastics professionals throughout the [[United States]] and in more than 84 countries around the world.

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== About ==
Membership in SPE helps plastics professionals advance their technical knowledge through conferences, seminars, and webinars; publications including ''Plastics Engineering'' magazine, SPE News, Plastics Insight Newsletter; and resources including the Materials Database, networking opportunities, and more. Membership levels include: Professional Membership, Young Professional Membership, Student Membership, Emeritus Membership, and Subscriber.
Membership in SPE helps plastics professionals advance their technical knowledge through conferences, seminars, and webinars; publications including ''Plastics Engineering'' magazine, SPE News, Plastics Insight Newsletter; and resources including the Materials Database, networking opportunities, and more. Membership levels include: Professional Membership, Young Professional Membership, Student Membership, Emeritus Membership, and Subscriber.


SPE is divided into local chapters (based on geographical location) and technical chapters (based on particular specialties or interests). The organization is managed by an association management staff with the support of volunteer leadership,<ref>{{Cite web |title=What Skills Do Volunteer Leaders Need? |url=https://journalofleadershiped.org/jole_articles/what-skills-do-volunteer-leaders-need-a-delphi-study/}}</ref> including an Executive Board.
SPE is divided into local chapters (based on geographical location) and technical chapters (based on particular specialties or interests). The organization is managed by an association management staff with the support of volunteer leadership, including an Executive Board.


Local chapters exist around the world in over 70 countries. Many chapters publish local newsletters as well as organize technical and networking meetings. Members of SPE are also members of one or more of the 32 specific technical chapters:
Local chapters exist around the world in over 70 countries. Many chapters publish local newsletters as well as organize technical and networking meetings. Members of SPE are also members of one or more of the 32 specific technical chapters:


{{colbegin}}* Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
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* Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
* Additives and Color Europe
* Additives and Color Europe
* Applied Rheology,
* Applied Rheology,
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* Extrusion
* Extrusion
* Failure Analysis & Prevention
* Failure Analysis & Prevention
* Flexible Packaging{{colend}}
* Flexible Packaging
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{{colbegin}}* Injection Molding
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* Injection Molding
* Joining of Plastics & Composites
* Joining of Plastics & Composites
* Medical Plastics
* Medical Plastics
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* Thermoplastic Materials and Foams
* Thermoplastic Materials and Foams
* Thermoset
* Thermoset
* Vinyl Plastics{{colend}}
* Vinyl Plastics
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== SPE Foundation ==
== SPE Foundation ==
The [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3280 SPE Foundation] supports the development of plastics professionals by funding quality educational programs, grants and scholarships emphasizing science, engineering, sustainability, and manufacturing while working to create inclusive opportunities for students<ref>{{Cite web |title=What is Inclusive Education, and How Can You Implement It? |url=https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/what-is-inclusive-education}}</ref> around the world.
The SPE Foundation supports the development of plastics professionals by funding quality educational programs, grants and scholarships emphasizing science, engineering, sustainability, and manufacturing while working to create inclusive opportunities for students around the world. In 2022 SPE launched its "Plastics and Beyond" podcast, which focuses on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the manufacturing industry.<ref>[https://plasticsandbeyond.transistor.fm/ SPE Launches New Podcast at ANTEC®]</ref>


Through lively demonstrations and hands-on activities, the Foundation's [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3312 PlastiVan® Program] is designed to excite students about opportunities in science and engineering within the plastics industry. Students are educated about the chemistry, history, processing, manufacturing, and sustainability of plastics and how the science and real-world applications relate to their everyday lives. PlastiVan® provides sound science and educational programs which spark scientific curiosity in students while increasing their knowledge of the contribution plastics make to modern life; encouraging them to seek careers in engineering. The program is aligned with NGSS standards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Next Generation Science Standards |url=https://www.nextgenscience.org/}}</ref>
Through lively demonstrations and hands-on activities, the Foundation's PlastiVan® Program is designed to excite students about opportunities in science and engineering within the plastics industry. Students are educated about the chemistry, history, processing, manufacturing, and sustainability of plastics and how the science and real-world applications relate to their everyday lives.<ref>[https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/plastivan-partners-detroit-stem-project-reach-students-urban-settings PlastiVan Partners with Detroit STEM Project to Reach Students in Urban Settings]</ref> PlastiVan® provides sound science and educational programs which spark scientific curiosity in students while increasing their knowledge of the contribution plastics make to modern life; encouraging them to seek careers in engineering. The program is aligned with NGSS standards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Next Generation Science Standards |url=https://www.nextgenscience.org/}}</ref>


The SPE Foundation offers [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3313 numerous scholarships] to students who have demonstrated or expressed an interest in the plastics industry. They must be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics industry. This would include, but is not limited to, plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, journalism or communications. All applicants must be in good standing with their colleges.
The SPE Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students who have demonstrated or expressed an interest in the plastics industry. They must be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics industry, such as plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, journalism or communications. All applicants must be in good standing with their colleges.


== ANTEC® ==
== ANTEC® ==
SPE holds its "Annual Technical Conference" or [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=7033 ANTEC®], each spring. ANTEC® is held in various locations throughout North America. The meeting includes presentations of peer-reviewed technical papers<ref>{{Cite web |title=What is Peer Review? |url=https://authorservices.wiley.com/Reviewers/journal-reviewers/what-is-peer-review/index.html}}</ref> about plastics innovations and technologies from around the world. ANTEC® showcases the latest advances in industrial, national laboratory and academic work. Papers and presentations share findings in polymer research and new and improved products and technologies.
SPE's holds its Annual Technical Conference or ANTEC® each spring in various locations throughout North America. The meeting includes presentations of peer-reviewed technical papers about plastics innovations and technologies from around the world. ANTEC® also showcases the latest advances in industrial, national laboratory and academic work. Papers and presentations share findings in polymer research and new and improved products and technologies.


== ''Plastics Engineering'' ==
== ''Plastics Engineering'' ==
SPE's ''[https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4771 Plastics Engineering]'' magazine keeps plastics professionals and other specialists in the value chain<ref>{{Cite web |title=Define Value Chain |url=https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/valuechain.asp}}</ref> up to date on the latest materials equipment and process technologies that impact all aspects of product development and applications in the plastics industry. ''Plastics Engineering'' also covers the trends and influences that affect plastics in key global markets.
SPE's professional trade journal ''Plastics Engineering'' keeps plastics professionals and other specialists in the value chain up to date on the latest materials equipment and process technologies that impact all aspects of product development and applications in the plastics industry. ''Plastics Engineering'' also covers the trends and influences that affect plastics in key global markets.<ref>[https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=7395 "''Plastics Engineering'' and PlastChicks Win Gold in Association Trends 2022 Trendy Awards"]</ref>

== Notable members ==
* [[Glenn Beall]]
* [[Samuel L. Belcher]]
* [[F. Reed Estabrook]]
* [[Irvin I. Rubin]]
* [[Armand G. Winfield]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.4spe.org/}}
* [http://www.4spe.org Society of Plastics Engineers official website]
* [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220324005677/en/IM-Engineering-South-and-SPE-Partner-to-Host-ANTEC-and-DEI-in-Manufacturing-Conferences IM Engineering South and SPE Partner to Host ANTEC and DEI in Manufacturing Conferences]
* [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220622005336/en/IME-South-Event-Launch-Draws-Attendees-from-3M-Amazon-DuPont-Johnson-Johnson-Space-X-Stryker-Toyota-Among-Others "IME South" Event Launch Draws Attendees from 3M, Amazon, DuPont, Johnson & Johnson, Space X, Stryker, Toyota, Among Others]
* [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=7666 Dr. Brian Landes Honored with SPE’s President’s Cup Award]
* [https://plasticsandbeyond.transistor.fm/ SPE Launches New Podcast at ANTEC®]
* [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=7395 ''Plastics Engineering'' and PlastChicks Win Gold in Association Trends 2022 Trendy Awards]
* [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=6802 Meet SPE President Jason Lyons]
* [https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/plastivan-partners-detroit-stem-project-reach-students-urban-settings PlastiVan Partners with Detroit STEM Project to Reach Students in Urban Settings]
* [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=6462 SPE Announces Four-Year Contract Extension with CEO Patrick Farrey]
* [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=6479 SPE Announces Four-Year Contract Extension with SPE Foundation Chief Executive Eve Vitale]
* [https://www.plasticstoday.com/sustainability/what-plastics-consumption-circular-economy-looks Conor Carlin, SPE's VP Sustainability Interviewed by ''Plastics Today'']
* [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=5880 Ampacet's Gustavo Lidzki Appointed SPE VP At Large]
* [https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=5717 SPE and the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment Focus on Removing Barriers to Inclusion]
* [https://www.mpi.org/blog/article/a-live-to-virtual-pivot-in-13-days A "Live" to "Virtual Pivot in 13 Days]
* [https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/news/press-releases/landes-assumes-role-of-president-of-the-society-of-plastics-engineers.html Landes Assumes Role of President of the Society of Plastics Engineers]
* [https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/spes-new-brand-identity-and-website-reflect-change SPE's New Brand Identity and Website Reflect Change]

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Revision as of 15:30, 3 May 2023

Society of Plastics Engineers
Society of Plastics Engineers
AbbreviationSPE
Established1942
HeadquartersDanbury, CT
Location
Membership
22,500+
CEO
Patrick Farrey
Chief Executive, SPE Foundation
Eve Vitale
COO
Sue Wojnicki
Director, Sales & Advertising
Michael Greskiewicz
https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3330
Staff33
Websitewww.4spe.org

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) is a global professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and education for professionals employed in the plastics industry.

History

SPE's motto is "Inspiring Plastics Professionals." Founded in 1942, today the organization has more than 22,500 members who are plastics professionals throughout the United States and in more than 84 countries around the world.

About

Membership in SPE helps plastics professionals advance their technical knowledge through conferences, seminars, and webinars; publications including Plastics Engineering magazine, SPE News, Plastics Insight Newsletter; and resources including the Materials Database, networking opportunities, and more. Membership levels include: Professional Membership, Young Professional Membership, Student Membership, Emeritus Membership, and Subscriber.

SPE is divided into local chapters (based on geographical location) and technical chapters (based on particular specialties or interests). The organization is managed by an association management staff with the support of volunteer leadership, including an Executive Board.

Local chapters exist around the world in over 70 countries. Many chapters publish local newsletters as well as organize technical and networking meetings. Members of SPE are also members of one or more of the 32 specific technical chapters:

  • Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
  • Additives and Color Europe
  • Applied Rheology,
  • Automotive
  • Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies
  • Blow Molding
  • Building and Infrastructure
  • Color and Appearance
  • Composites
  • Decorating and Coatings
  • Engineering Properties and Structure
  • European Medical Polymers
  • European Thermoforming
  • Extrusion
  • Failure Analysis & Prevention
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Injection Molding
  • Joining of Plastics & Composites
  • Medical Plastics
  • Mold Technologies
  • Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Materials
  • Plastics Pipes & Fittings
  • Polymer Analysis
  • Polymer Modifiers and Additives
  • Product Design and Development
  • Rotational Molding
  • Recycling
  • Thermoforming
  • Thermoplastic Elastomers
  • Thermoplastic Materials and Foams
  • Thermoset
  • Vinyl Plastics

SPE Foundation

The SPE Foundation supports the development of plastics professionals by funding quality educational programs, grants and scholarships emphasizing science, engineering, sustainability, and manufacturing while working to create inclusive opportunities for students around the world. In 2022 SPE launched its "Plastics and Beyond" podcast, which focuses on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the manufacturing industry.[1]

Through lively demonstrations and hands-on activities, the Foundation's PlastiVan® Program is designed to excite students about opportunities in science and engineering within the plastics industry. Students are educated about the chemistry, history, processing, manufacturing, and sustainability of plastics and how the science and real-world applications relate to their everyday lives.[2] PlastiVan® provides sound science and educational programs which spark scientific curiosity in students while increasing their knowledge of the contribution plastics make to modern life; encouraging them to seek careers in engineering. The program is aligned with NGSS standards.[3]

The SPE Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students who have demonstrated or expressed an interest in the plastics industry. They must be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics industry, such as plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, journalism or communications. All applicants must be in good standing with their colleges.

ANTEC®

SPE's holds its Annual Technical Conference or ANTEC® each spring in various locations throughout North America. The meeting includes presentations of peer-reviewed technical papers about plastics innovations and technologies from around the world. ANTEC® also showcases the latest advances in industrial, national laboratory and academic work. Papers and presentations share findings in polymer research and new and improved products and technologies.

Plastics Engineering

SPE's professional trade journal Plastics Engineering keeps plastics professionals and other specialists in the value chain up to date on the latest materials equipment and process technologies that impact all aspects of product development and applications in the plastics industry. Plastics Engineering also covers the trends and influences that affect plastics in key global markets.[4]

Notable members

References

  1. ^ SPE Launches New Podcast at ANTEC®
  2. ^ PlastiVan Partners with Detroit STEM Project to Reach Students in Urban Settings
  3. ^ "Next Generation Science Standards".
  4. ^ "Plastics Engineering and PlastChicks Win Gold in Association Trends 2022 Trendy Awards"


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