President’s Message

Dear SPE Cleveland Members and Friends,

As we move into the holiday season, it’s a pleasure to share several key updates and highlights for our SPE Cleveland membership:

1️⃣ Welcome New Members

We’re excited to welcome three new members to our section:

• Francis Olajide Jr., Sasol Chemical
• Garvin Yeung, John Marshall School of Engineering
• Correy Zenon, Case Western Reserve University

We’re delighted to have you join our community!

2️⃣ 2025–2026 Budget Approved

The SPE Cleveland Board has approved the 2025–2026 budget and is pleased to report that it reflects a strong and prosperous year ahead. Our continued success is a direct result of the engagement and support of both our current and new members—thank you!

3️⃣ Join Us at the AMI Plastics World Expo

SPE will be exhibiting at Booth R2812 during the AMI Plastics World Expo, November 12–13 at the Cleveland Huntington Convention Center.

This free event offers a unique opportunity to explore four co-located expos—Compounding, Extrusion, Recycling, and Polymer Testing—plus a special focus on AI in the plastics industry. We encourage everyone to stop by and visit with us!

4️⃣ SPE Akron & Cleveland Holiday Dinner – December 1

Mark your calendars! The Akron and Cleveland Sections will host a joint Holiday Dinner on Sunday, December 1, at the Hilton Garden Inn Akron, 1307 East Market Street.

More details to follow soon.

5️⃣ January 2026 Event at CWRU

In January 2026, the Case Western Reserve University SPE Student Chapter will host Dwight Morgan as its featured dinner speaker, presenting on investment fundamentals.

This event is open to all interested participants—stay tuned for additional information.

6️⃣ Save the Dates

• ANTEC 2026: March 9–11, Pittsburgh, PA
• SPE Cleveland & SPE Injection Molding Division Technical Conference: October 22, 2026 – focused on the latest trends shaping the injection molding industry.

7️⃣ Interested in Joining the Cleveland SPE Board?

If you’d like to become more involved and help shape the future of our section, please contact me at strapp@teamtrapp.com.

Wishing everyone a joyful and safe holiday season!

Warm regards,