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Society of Plastic Engineers
www.4spe.org
14
Fairfield Drive, Brookfield
CT
06804-3911
203/775-0411
The Objective
of the society is
" ...to
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Every day the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) helps people and
companies in the plastics industry succeed. How? By
spreading knowledge
, strengthening skills and promoting plastics. SPE is the only place
where people from all parts of the industry can come together around
important issues and technologies. SPE’s contribution to the plastics
industry for over 60 years has made a significant difference to the
technologies and innovations the industry enjoys today. In the process,
we've developed a 20,000-member network of leading engineers, scientists
and other plastics professionals, including technicians, salespeople,
marketers, retailers and representatives from tertiary industries.
Today, the industry is more interdependent than ever, and
professional networks have taken on global dimensions. Such networks are
almost impossible to develop and maintain in our fast-paced industry.
Participation in SPE is a key
success factor for those who want to thrive in today’s business
environment.
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History*
The Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc., was originally incorporated
by the State of Michigan on January 6, 1942 as the Society of Plastics
Sales Engineers. At the time there were 120 members in good standing. On
August 21, 1942, the name was officially changed to the Society of
Plastics Engineers, Inc.
SPE has become the recognized medium of communication amongst
scientists and engineers engaged in the development, conversion and
applications of plastics. It is truly an international Society since a
significant number of its members reside outside the United States.
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Governance* Operations of SPE are
carried on by a staff headed by an Executive Director, employed by the
Executive Committee, who is the business manager of the Society.
The governing body of the Society is the Council, consisting of the
Officers and Representatives elected by members affiliated with the
respective Sections and Divisions. The Officers of the Society are the
President, President-elect, Senior Vice President, nine Vice Presidents,
the Past President, the Prior Past President and the Executive Director.
The Officers (with the exception of the Executive Director) are elected
annually for one year terms by the Council.
The Council meets four times annually to establish policy, elect
Officers and adopt a program of activities. The Executive Committee
meets more frequently to review the program of activities and to direct
operations. In addition, the Executive Committee meets at least once
prior to each Council meeting to coordinate policy recommendations for
submission to Council.
* As given in the SPE web site
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