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2007-2008 Division Chair: Walter Walker
Tel: +1 608-754-0276 x4410

Thermoforming Quarterly Managing Editor: Conor Carlin
Tel: +1 440-498-4000 x124

Thermoforming Quarterly Technical Editor: Barry Shepherd
Tel: +1 905-459-4545 x229

 

 

 


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       Thermoforming Quarterly® 2008, First Quarter, #1- Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 -
       Thermoforming Quarterly® 2007, Fourth Quarter, #4- Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Conference Focus         
     

Division Awards
Thermoformer of the Year 2006
The Thermoforming Division Board of Directors has named Paul Alongi, CEO, MAAC Machinery, Carol Stream, Illinois, as its 2006"Thermoformer of the Year." Paul has been an engineering force behind the technical development of the cut-sheet thermoforming machinery. Many of the industries’ standard machinery features today are the direct result of his creativity. Paul, along with his engineering department, has developed many of the innovations that have since become the benchmark for today’s machinery standard. This prestigious award is given to a member of the industry that has made a significant contribution to the thermoforming industry in a Technical, Educational and the Management aspect of thermoforming.

Thermoforming Conference® 2007 - Parts Competition Winners

Education
Thermoforming Memorial Scholarships

           

Division Scope:
To encourage the development of thermoforming, this Division will establish avenues of communication by sponsoring technical sessions at the Society's meetings and in conjunction with other technical societies including the annual Thermoforming Conference, encouraging research into new methods and materials, and disseminating knowledge pertinent to this area.

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