Life Cycle of Plastics: From Pump to Parts

April/May 2008

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Calendar of Events

April/May 2008

April 29
IAPD Plastics Applications Seminar
Charlotte, NC, USA. Sponsored by the IAPD Education Committee and the Manufacturers’ Representatives CIG, the seminar will present an in-depth look at plastics applications within a variety of industries. Contact: IAPD, 4707 College Blvd., Suite 105, Leawood, KS 66211 USA; (913) 345-1005, fax (913) 345-1006, www.iapd.org.

May 1
IAPD Plastics Applications Seminar
St. Louis, MO, USA. Sponsored by the IAPD Education Committee and the Manufacturers’ Representatives CIG, the seminar will present an in-depth look at plastics applications within a variety of industries. Contact: IAPD, 4707 College Blvd., Suite 105, Leawood, KS 66211 USA; (913) 345-1005, fax (913) 345-1006, www.iapd.org.

May 15-18
EPDA Annual Conference
Swissôtel, Istanbul, Turkey. An­nual conference sponsored by the European Plastics Distributors Association. Contact: EPDA, Beethovenstraße 12, 63846 Laufach, Germany; (49) 6093-994-2852, fax (49) 6093-994-077, sreinhold@epda.com, www.epda.com. In the United States: (913) 345-1005, fax (913) 345-1006, epda@epda.com.

May 21
How to Find and Keep the Right Employees
Webinar from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST. Important management activities such as employee selection, screening and programs for keeping employees motivated must all work together effectively to improve productivity. This seminar is a practical examination of practices which may be working against your organization rather than for it, and teaches the tools needed to hire and develop a highly motivated staff positioned for success. Contact: IAPD, 4707 College Blvd., Suite 105, Leawood, KS 66211 USA; (913) 345-1005, fax (913) 345-1006, www.iapd.org.

June 9-13
NAW Wholesale Distribution Manager’s Course (WDMC)
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. The WDMC combines classroom instruction, small group discussions and computer laboratories, all centered on a specially designed wholesale distribution industry case study. Contact: NAW: 1325 G Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 USA; (202) 872-0885, fax (202) 785-0586, www.naw.org/wdmc08.

June 17
Ninth Annual John R. Meyer Memorial Charitable Golf Tournament
Brookshire Golf Club, Carmel, IN, USA. This four-person scramble golf tournament is held for the benefit of the IAPD charitable scholarship program. Contact: IAPD, 4707 College Boulevard, Suite 105, Leawood, KS 66211 USA; (913) 345-1005, fax (913) 345-1006, www.iapd.org.

June 20-21
IAPD Canadian Conference
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. Sponsored by the IAPD Canadian CIG, this annual networking and learning event will include various presentations, a golf tournament and an evening social event. Contact: IAPD, 4707 Col­lege Boulevard, Suite 105, Leawood, KS 66211 USA; (913) 345-1005, fax (913) 345-1006, www.iapd.org.

September 18-21
52nd IAPD Annual Convention
The IAPD Annual Convention features the latest information on trends and events in the plastics distribution industry. Manufacturers of plastics materials display their products at the IAPD Plastics Exhibition, and seminars and workshops educate and inspire. Networking opportunities are provided for meeting people from around the world who work in the industry. Contact: IAPD, 4707 College Blvd., Suite 105, Leawood, KS 66211 USA; (913) 345-1005, fax (913) 345-1006, www.iapd.org.