The first place award went to IAPD distributor member ePlastics®, a Ridout Plastics Company, for their "Louvers By Design" project. Featuring finalists from the Corporate and Collegiate Divisions, the audience was asked to vote for their favorite. IAPD is pleased to have had the opportunity to donate the LEGO bricks to the San Diego Ronald McDonald House.Īttendees saw unique and innovative performance plastics applications at the third annual Plastics Application Design Competition. Plus, for an all-new way to network, a LEGO build area was set up, allowing attendees to "build something great together" while getting to know each other. A special IAPD Partner Pavilion featured exhibitors who could help IAPD members with their business operations, from IT to shipping to insurance to certification to recycling materials. Participants could relax and recharge (literally) at a charging station for their mobile devices while enjoying a complimentary coffee from the IAPD Café. In addition, this year's event incorporated something new, exciting and different: A Networking Zone on the trade show floor on Thursday, September 24. A robust mobile event app sent attendees messages throughout the week and allowed for them to manage their schedules, make appointments and post photos. The video went on to acknowledge and recognize the diligent efforts of association volunteers and a special announcement from the Executive Committee, as well as acceptance speeches from the President's and Pacesetter award winners.
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It gave the highlights from the past year - including an all new website, exciting government relations initiatives and a hot-off-the-press update to the venerable Introduction to Plastics training manual. The week-long celebration started with a special video presentation during the opening general session on Wednesday, September 23.
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Full convention and one-day delegates celebrated innovative plastics applications and the stories plastics tell at the third annual IAPD Plastics Application Design Competition, were inspired by two high-energy keynote presentations, participated in educational break-out sessions from expert speakers and connected at exciting networking gatherings. Overland Park, KS - The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD), the international trade association comprised of companies engaged in the distribution and manufacture of plastic stock shapes and pipe, valves and fittings, held its premier annual event September 21-24 in San Diego, CA, USA at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. IAPD Celebrates Plastics in San Diego at 59th Annual Convention and Plastics Showcase Contact: Liz Novak, Director of Marketing and Communications, +913.345.1005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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