President’s Message

Dear SPE Cleveland Members and Colleagues,

We are pleased to report the successful completion of our October Additive Manufacturing Conference, an event marked by tremendous support from both local and national technical experts. For those who attended, the conference provided significant insights into the evolving landscape of 3D printing and its future applications.

For those who were unable to join us, we invite you to connect with us at the upcoming AMI World Plastics Expo on November 13th and 14th held at the Cleveland Huntington Convention Center. Please visit us at Booth #C1319, where we will be available to discuss membership opportunities and benefits.

As you may know, the Society of Plastics Engineers is a global association representing over 22,000 members across 84 countries. Our Cleveland chapter, established in 1947, now includes more than 140 members, and we are working toward ambitious membership growth goals. To encourage that growth, we look forward to hosting a series of unique 2025 events, including exclusive local plant tours, networking opportunities with prominent leaders in the plastics industry, and enhanced educational experiences through free access to selected journals and technical publications.

We are also thrilled to announce the acquisition of additional scholarship funding for students pursuing careers in the plastics arena. Details about eligibility and application criteria will be shared in future communications.

We encourage you to consider joining us as we prepare for an exciting new year. Together, let’s continue to build a vibrant community within the plastics engineering industry.

Warm regards,