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Every day the Society of Plastics Engineers
(SPE) helps people and companies in the plastics
industry succeed. How? By spreading
knowledge ,
strengthening skills and promoting plastics.
SPE is the only place where people from all
parts of the industry can come together around
important issues and technologies. SPE’s
contribution to the plastics industry for
over 60 years has made a significant difference
to the technologies and innovations the industry
enjoys today. In the process, we've developed
a 20,000-member network of leading engineers,
scientists and other plastics professionals,
including technicians, salespeople, marketers,
retailers and representatives from tertiary
industries.
Today, the industry is more interdependent
than ever, and professional networks have
taken on global dimensions. Such networks
are almost impossible to develop and maintain
in our fast-paced industry. Participation in
SPE is a key success factor for those who
want
to thrive in today’s business environment.
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The Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.,
was originally incorporated by the State
of Michigan on January 6, 1942 as the Society
of Plastics Sales Engineers. At the time
there were 120 members in good standing.
On August 21, 1942, the name was officially
changed to the Society of Plastics Engineers,
Inc.
SPE has become the recognized medium of communication amongst scientists and
engineers engaged in the development, conversion and applications of plastics.
It is truly an international Society since a significant number of its members
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Operations of SPE are carried on by
a staff headed by an Executive Director,
employed by the Executive Committee, who
is the business manager of the Society.
The governing body of the Society is the
Council, consisting of the Officers and
Representatives elected by members affiliated
with the respective Sections and Divisions.
The Officers of the Society are the President,
President-elect, Senior Vice President,
nine Vice Presidents, the Past President,
the Prior Past President and the Executive
Director. The Officers (with the exception
of the Executive Director) are elected
annually for one year terms by the Council.
The Council meets four times annually
to establish policy, elect Officers and
adopt a program of activities. The Executive
Committee meets more frequently to review
the program of activities and to direct
operations. In addition, the Executive
Committee meets at least once prior to
each Council meeting to coordinate policy
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