President’s Message

Happy Holidays from Society of Plastics Engineers Cleveland Section!

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s a pleasure to reflect on a truly successful and engaging year for the SPE Cleveland.

Our members and guests enjoyed an outstanding lineup of plant tours and technical experiences, including Peak Nano, where we explored thermoplastic film technology for improved nightvision applications; Advanced Engineering Solutions, highlighting large-part 3D printing for defense and aerospace components; Parker Hannifin’s Ravenna facility; and Cleveland State University’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, featuring injection molding, additive manufacturing, and machining.

Beyond tours, SPE Cleveland hosted memorable technical programs such as NASA’s “Plastics in Space” at Case Western Reserve University and proudly exhibited at the Plastics World Expo alongside SPE Akron, SPE Erie, and SPE Mold Technologies, reinforcing the strength of our regional plastics community.

In 2025, we continued our tradition of supporting local high school and college students through scholarships, welcomed new members, and launched strategic planning initiatives while strengthening partnerships with organizations such as the Cleveland Engineering Society and MAGNET.

None of this would be possible without the dedication and leadership of our board, and I am sincerely grateful for their support throughout the year.

Looking ahead, we are excited for several major events, including ANTEC in March in Pittsburgh and the Injection Molding Technology Summit in October, a collaborative effort between SPE Cleveland and the SPE Injection Molding Division.

We welcome your ideas and feedback as we continue to grow, connect, and deliver value to our members.

Happy New Year to all and looking forward to another exciting year ahead!

Warm regards,