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Over the last twenty-two years, IDES has remained focused on bringing you the most comprehensive plastics resource on the planet. Our audience has grown to more than 150,000 and we add about 300 new users each and every day. Our valued Prospector customers search for a resin 3 times per second! In addition to looking for a technical data sheet, we know that many of you are looking for the best resin to buy for your application. Or maybe you sell plastics and are looking for ways to effectively connect with resin buyers. We are proud to announce a new service, The Plastics Marketplace™, as a resource to facilitate the buying and selling of plastic materials. It's a place where we list spot market resins for purchase from quality, reputable suppliers. Buy or Sell Your Plastics Through The Plastics Marketplace™ Today! Warmest wishes, |
Live eTraining Courses!
- Plastics in Electronics Advances - Part 1/2: Material Technologies & Trends
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 (10am ET)
In less than 2 hours, gain competitive intelligence on where the electronic industry stands! To obtain the level of information contained in this training course, it would be necessary to have one person dedicate 100% of their time to 3 months of research.
- The End of Life Vehicle Directive: Implications for the supply chain and eco-design strategies
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The seminar will introduce the background to the ‘End of Life Vehicle Directive’ (ELV), its origins in product-oriented environmental policy and implications for design strategies.
Complimentary Webinar! Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Overview
With an annual growth rate of more than three times that of the United States’ Gross Domestic Product, Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics (LFT) are moving from an emerging market to a maturing sector with plenty of growth potential left to realize.
The projected LFT global growth rate is 12 percent annually for 2006-2011. By 2011, at today’s average LFT selling prices, more than $400 million in new revenue will be created in the global market.
Join a complimentary webinar presented by Ron Babinsky, a senior consultant for Townsend Polymer Services & Information.
Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM MDT
Reserve your seat today!
Complimentary Webinar Series! Molding Troubleshooting
Due to the overwhelming response and requests for more webinars, we’re pleased to announce that we are expanding the Molding Troubleshoot series from Paulson School of Molding in 2008 - these events are complimentary so mark your calendars and sign up today:
- How to Prove Training is Worth Your Time and Investment - March 27
- Purging 101, Presented by Dyna-Purge & Paulson Training - April 18
In May, we'll bring back the Injection Molding Troubleshooting Webinar Series. Topics will include Jetting and Splay, Voids and Sinks, Warp, and more on Purging.
Stay tuned for more details!
Plastics Interest Groups
Earlier this year we introduced Plastics Interest Groups. These newsletters are geared towards providing you with plastics-related topics that are important to you.
Join today!
Global Legislation for Food Contact Packaging Technical Conference
April 2-4, 2008 - Alexandria, VA
Are your plastics used in food packaging applications? If yes, then this premier event is your opportunity to understand the latest legal updates from legislative bodies across this the globe, while also hearing from industry on practical strategies for ensuring legal compliance, material quality, and safety when working with an increasing complex global supply chain.
The Global Legislation for Food Contact Packaging technical conference features an unparalleled line up of speakers from both legislative bodies and industry, including:
BASF |
Mexico’s CIAD Japan’s National Institute of Health Science General Mills Coca-Cola Wrigley Crown Holdings |
Also, don’t forget to attend the pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, April 2 “Focusing on China”. Hosted by Ralph Simmons and Sam Bian of Ciba Expert Services, this highly anticipated workshop will provide you with the latest information on issues surrounding food contact law in China.
Be sure to mention the IDES promo code “IDESFC” when you book to get 20% off!
To register today, please contact Valerie King on +1 207 781 9632 or vking@intertechusa.com
Plastics Webinars & Training
| Topic | Date | Time (EST) | Presented by |
| Introduction to Prospector | Feb. 29 | 11 am | Melissa Jones & Ann Redgate, IDES |
| Introduction to Prospector | Mar. 7 | 11 am | Melissa Jones & Ann Redgate, IDES |
| Overview of IDES Plastics Informational Services | Mar. 13 | 2 pm | Nathan Potter, IDES |
| Inventory Exposure: The Key to Creating a Lean Supply Chain | Mar. 14 | 10 am | John Holton, Symphony Consulting |
| Introduction to Prospector | Mar. 14 | 3:30 pm | Melissa Jones & Ann Redgate, IDES |
| How to Prove Training is Worth your Time and Investment | Mar. 27 | 2 pm | Paulson Training Programs |
| Purging 101 | Apr. 18 | 2 pm | Paulson Training Programs & Dyna-Purge |
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