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1. Processing: gain a competitive edge by investing in your people
        
Sponsored by Paulson Training Programs
2. The New IDES.com: new website and Prospector login page goes live

3. Webinar: locating resins by searching on material properties
4. Resin Pricing: access the latest report (updated 10/24/2005)

Processor Portal
a directory of Molders

Dear Prospector Member,

What? A search engine for the plastics industry?

Believe it or not, it's true!

Warmest wishes,
The IDES Prospector Team

How Do You Maintain a Competitive Edge? “With competitive issues on the forefront of everyone’s mind in the manufacturing world, many custom injection molding companies are cutting expenses. But quality is mandatory, so making investments in resources—human and capital equipment—is critical to keeping a competitive edge.” *

Paulson Training Delivers Results - Every company knows it – your workforce is the difference between surviving or thriving. It is a fact – there isn’t a single successful molding company in the market that treats their employees like a commodity – the key to their success? They invest in their people.

At Paulson, we deliver products that deliver results and help you thrive. Click here to read about some of our recent customers and the results they have gained by investing in their people and choosing Paulson as their partner.

The Paulson School of Molding is expanding again in 2006! - Due to high demand, we’ll offer 50% more classes in 2006. The only certification program of its kind for injection molding, this training - with loads of hands-on machine time is guaranteed to deliver results! The Paulson School of Molding combines hands-on machine time with process simulation and classroom instruction to give you or your employees the skills needed to dramatically improve molding performance and your bottom line. There are 3 levels to choose from – Technician, Processor and Expert – plus exams and certification for success completion. And, Paulson provides a complimentary screening test to ensure proper placement.

Our new schedule for 2006 is going to be released in November. For a copy of the schedule, visit us at www.paulsontraining.com. Or give us a call today at 800-826-1901 and we'll be sure to send you a copy!

Thrive with Paulson as your Training Partner! - With over 30 years in training 30,000+ individuals at over 3,000 companies, Paulson is the world-wide leader in plastics training solutions. We offer complete training solutions for injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and many related topics. Call us today at 800-826-1901 for complimentary information or visit us online at www.paulsontraining.com.

2005 School of Molding Schedule
* Injection Molding Magazine, August 2004
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2. The New IDES.com: new website and Prospector login page goes live

Late last week we launched the new look for IDES.com, known as The Plastics Web®.

The site integrates with Prospector, so as you use The Plastics Web® and click on grade listings, you'll be automatically taken to that material's data sheet.

A few notes about the new site:
IDES.com has a clean, streamlined design. But a fresh look is just the beginning. The Plastics Web® is faster, smarter and more user-friendly than ever. The plastics industry is now at your fingertips. New tools added and the site is loaded with articles from top plastics experts, tips, ideas, reports and more.

Try it out by visiting www.ides.com

3. IDES Webinar: locating resins by searching on material properties

With nearly 60,000 plastics to choose from, finding the right material can be a daunting task. If you know the property requirements for your application, the Property Search Module in Prospector can shed some light on candidate materials in no time.

Join Mike Dorssom with IDES for a short 30-minute webinar on locating resins by searching on material properties (20 minute presentation, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A).

Click the date and time you prefer below to register for this complimentary event - each webinar is limited to 15 attendees, so sign up today!

Note for International Subscribers: please contact Mike Dorssom to schedule your webinar (dorssomm@ides.com or 1+307-742-9227 ext. 265).

4. Resin Pricing: access the latest report (updated 10/24/2005)

A special thanks to our members who have submitted the price they've paid for resin. This ongoing effort is extremely important so that resin buyers can review a report of actual prices paid for plastic material.

To submit resin pricing or view the latest report, login to Prospector and click on the 'Resources' tab. Your information is strictly confidential!

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