Society of Plastics Engineers - Cleveland Chapter

Plant Tour : Tymex Plastics
2019-10-14 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Tymex Plastics Inc., 5300 Harvard Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44105, United States
The October program will be a plant tour hosted by Tymex Plastics in Cleveland. They are located at 5300 Harvard Ave, Cleveland OH. (see note below regarding construction at Harvard Rd) The tour will be conducted by the owners of Tymex Plastics – Eric Yarabenetz, Mark Simonitis and Michael Turkovich.
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Tymex Plastics is a privately held company that was established in 2001 to primarily serve the rotational molding industry with state-of-the-art compounding and pulverizing capabilities. While pursuing this market, many opportunities arose that set the stage for the full-service plastic compounder and recycler they have now become.

Tymex has a management team with over 85 years of plastics sales, operations, and production experience. They specialize in the implementation of cost saving thermoplastic recycling and color compounding programs that provide our customers with various options what will conform to their needs and abilities. With a production facility of nearly 160,000 square feet, Tymex has the capabilities to handle a wide range of compounding programs.

Dinner will follow the tour at Slyman’s Tavern at 6901 Rockside Rd, Independence OH.
Their menu also includes sandwiches, soups, salads and entrees.
Each attendee will be responsible for their own meal costs. See below for detailed driving instructions due to construction in the area.

Directions to Tymex Plastics due to closure of the Harvard Ave bridge over I-77:
Heading north on I-77, exit on Harvard and head east to E 53rd St and Tymex
Heading south on I-77, you cannot exit at Harvard but there are 2 alternate routes:
Exit on Fleet Ave, east on Fleet to E-55th, south on E-55th, then west to 5300 Harvard, or
Exit on Grant Ave, east to E-71st St, north on E-71st and finally west to 5300 Harvard.

Directions Slyman’s Tavern due to closure of the Harvard Ave bridge over I-77:
Head east on Harvard Ave until E-71st street, then south on E-71st until Grant Ave, then west on Grant, back to I-77 south, then take the next exit for Hwy 21/Brecksville Road south. Stay on 21/Brecksville. The turn right (west) on Rockside Rd and then turn right at Plaza Dr. You’ll see Slyman’s past the Starbucks.
Be aware that this is a fluid situation and road closures may change prior to Oct 14.

Agenda
5:30 pm arrival at Tymex Plastics
6:00 pm plant tours start
7:30 pm dinner to start at Slyman’s tavern

Cost
Professional $10
Retired $10
Student $10
Non-Member 15$
New Member – first meeting Free

Reservations
Reservations are due to Craig Potter at SPECLEComm@gmail.com or 440-725-5214 by noon Wednesday 9, 2019.

SPE Student Section Event at Case Western University
2019-10-11 15:15 - 16:15
Guest speaker Todd Waddle, MHolland, “3D Open Source Movement – a Catalyst for Growth”

Vinyltech
2019-10-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W Market St, Akron, OH, 44333, United States

Nova Chemicals
2019-09-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W Market St, Akron, OH, 44333, United States
Doug Biela, Market Manager, Rotational Molding from NOVA Chemicals will provide the presentation and the evening is hosted by the Akron Section.
The presentation by NOVA Chemicals will include an overview of the production of polyethylene from raw materials through conversion and will cover how NOVA Chemicals is leveraging their resources to promote sustainability and support the plastics circular economy. The company recently announced enhanced long-term sustainability commitments, furthering their mission to be the leader in innovation that enables its customers to deliver plastic products that make everyday life healthier, easier and safer.
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Doug Biela is the Rotational Molding Market Manager for NOVA Chemicals, a leading producer of polyethylene in North America. In his 20-year career in the petrochemical industry, Doug has held a variety of operational and commercials roles including Operations Leader and Commercial Support Team Leader. He is a graduate of West Virginia University with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Doug lives with his wife and children in the Pittsburgh area.

Agenda
5:30 pm arrival/networking
6:00 pm dinner
6:30 pm dinner
7:30 pm program

Cost
Professional $30
Retired $25
Student $10
New Member – first meeting Free
Reservations
Please submit your reservation by noon on Friday, Sept. 6 to akronspe1@gmail.com or call Gary Taylor at 330-419-4380. Be sure to include the company affiliation of each attendee including dietary restrictions.
