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SUMMARY:2024 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference
DESCRIPTION:The industry’s best Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference for processors! \nOctober 2-4\, 2024\, in Indianapolis\, Indiana \nTakeaways\nOPERATIONAL BEST PRACTICES\nLEADERSHIP STRATEGIES\nSUPERIOR NETWORKING\nFINANCIAL BENCHMARKS \nAt the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference\, we bring together industry leaders\, innovators\, and experts nationwide to explore the forefront of manufacturing technology and its impact on plastics manufacturing businesses. With a mission to inspire\, educate\, and connect professionals\, our conference serves as a platform for sharing knowledge\, fostering collaboration\, and driving the future of manufacturing. \nThis conference is designed to provide a comprehensive and immersive experience\, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in manufacturing processes\, automation\, industry data\, robotics\, supply chain management\, leadership strategies and more. Through engaging keynotes\, interactive breakouts\, and insightful panel discussions\, we aim to empower attendees with practical strategies\, real-world case studies\, and actionable insights. \nWhether you’re an industry veteran\, a young professional\, or a business leader\, the Benchmarking Conference offers valuable opportunities for networking\, knowledge-sharing\, and collaboration. Connect with like-minded professionals\, forge partnerships with leading solution providers\, and gain a competitive edge by staying at the forefront of manufacturing innovation. \nJoin us at the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference and be part of the conversation that shapes the future of manufacturing. Together\, let’s explore new possibilities\, unlock potential\, and revolutionize the way we design\, produce\, and deliver products in the digital age. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and transformative experience at the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference this October! \nFor more information\, visit www.mappinc.com/conference.
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LOCATION:Indianapolis Downtown Marriott\, Indianapolis\, IN
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SUMMARY:ANTEC® 2024
DESCRIPTION:SPE is searching for dynamic speakers to present at ANTEC® 2024\, taking place March 4-7\, 2024\, at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in St. Louis\, MO. \nANTEC® serves as an unprecedented platform to present groundbreaking research and cutting-edge developments within the plastics industry. SPE is seeking presentations that delve into the latest findings in plastics technologies\, polymer research\, new materials\, innovative processes\, and more. This is an excellent opportunity for plastics professionals to share their insights with an international audience comprised of leaders\, innovators\, scientists\, academia\, and influential decision-makers in plastics. \n 
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/spe-announces-antec-2024-call-for-speakers/
LOCATION:Marriott St. Louis Grand\, 800 Washington Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63101
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SUMMARY:HRI/MEMA Automotive Tooling Update
DESCRIPTION:This year we will be focused on addressing the key issues impacting the automotive supply chain – including the UAW strike impact – and providing you with the information needed to strengthen your business. \nSpeakers/Topics \n\nCara Walton\, Director of Intelligence\, Harbour Results – The current economy and its impact on manufacturing\n\n\nAutomotive Industry Outlook Chat with Laurie Harbour and Joe McCabe\, President and CEO\, Autoforecast Solutions\n\n\nAutomotive OEM – TBD\n\n\nLaurie Harbour\, President and CEO\, Harbour Results – North American automotive tooling forecast and what the future holds for the automotive supply chain\n\nAs our guests for this event\, we encourage you to register before Oct. 18 and utilize our special code HR23_50 to receive a discount on the eariy-bird registration rate. \nWe look forward to seeing at the event. \nAgenda (site.com)
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/hri-mema-automotive-tooling-update/
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SUMMARY:CARES NA
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability in automotive manufacturing is of utmost importance to ensure that the industry can stay profitable and viable into the future. \nCARES is a two-day conference highlighting the innovative techniques and strategies used in sustainable automotive manufacturing.  Held in Detroit (Michigan)\, the CARES North American Conference will have keynote presentations\, theme-oriented discussions\, educational workshops\, and networking events with car manufacturers and environmental experts. \nIn its second year\, the 2023 CARES Conference expects to host 400+ professional attendees ranging from automotive professionals and sustainability advocates.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/cares-na/
LOCATION:IN
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SUMMARY:AMUG 2023 Conference - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:Photo caption: Hundreds of first-time attendees gathered for the 2022 welcoming session to kick-start the networking aspect of the AMUG Conference. \n  \nThe Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG)\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, announced that online registration is open for its 2023 AMUG Conference\, which will be held in Chicago\, Illinois\, March 19-23\, 2023. The AMUG Conference is a users’ event open to owners and operators of industrial additive manufacturing technologies used for professional purposes. \nMark Abshire\, AMUG president said\, “The AMUG conference is all about the users of additive manufacturing equipment. What makes it unique is the users plan\, organize and manage all aspects of the conference\, making it truly ‘For Users\, By Users’.” \nAdditive manufacturing users share expertise\, best practices\, real-world results\, challenges and application developments through dialogue from the stage and conversations during breaks\, meals and networking activities. With a program that encourages participation from early in the morning to late at night\, attendees can interact with their peers for more than 50 hours over the five-day event. \nThe AMUG Conference will include keynotes\, panel discussions\, technical sessions and hands-on workshops designed to help users get more from\, and do more with\, their additive manufacturing solutions. The conference agenda is expected to offer nearly 150 presentations and workshops. \nOne highlight of the conference program will be the 8th annual Innovators Showcase. The showcase is an on-stage interview with the feel of a fireside chat where attendees get to know an innovator in the industry and discover insights from that individual’s experiences. The conference program also includes the AMUGexpo\, with over 140 participating companies\, on Sunday\, March 19 and Monday\, March 20. \nThrough AMUG’s Innovators Award\, Technical Competition and DINO Awards\, excellence in applying additive manufacturing and contributions to the industry will be recognized. The five-day event also includes an off-site dinner gathering\, networking receptions and catered meals. \nThe advanced\, all-inclusive conference registration fee is $1\,295.00 when signing up through January 6\, 2023. For details and registration access\, visit www.amug.com.  \nCompanies interested in participating as exhibitors or sponsors may also use online registration. Representatives of the financial community and media should contact AMUG directly at www.amug.com/contact/.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/amug-2023-conference-registration-open/
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SUMMARY:Worldwide Plastics Industry Focuses on K 2022
DESCRIPTION:K\, the world’s No. 1 trade fair for Plastics\, will take place October 19-26\, 2022\, presenting new products and innovations from all sectors of the industry including\, but not limited to production and processing to mechanical engineering. K’s special show\, “Plastics shape the future” is presented by Plastics Europe Deutschland (PED) and Messe Düsseldorf\, will focus on three key topics – climate protection\, circular economy and digitalization.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/worldwide-plastics-and-rubber-industry-focuses-on-k-2022/
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SUMMARY:MAPP 2022 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference is to help plastics companies improve their operations and tactics in order to impact bottom-line profits. This year’s Benchmarking and Best Practices conference will address leadership\, operational best practices\, the latest financial benchmarks\, sales and marketing\, and the impact of employees on the bottom-line and much more. \nThe Conference staff has created a schedule packed with best practices\, leading-edge benchmarks\, expert presentations and the best networking opportunities in the industry.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/mapp-2022-benchmarking-and-best-practices-conference/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Downtown Marriott\, Indianapolis\, IN
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:MAPP Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Virtual Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference is to help plastics companies improve their operations and tactics in order to impact bottom-line profits. The conference is anchored with best practices and leading benchmark presentations derived from the industry’s best-known sources of statistical information. Known as the absolute best benchmarks in the industry\, these presentations identify and correlate profitability to operational behaviors\, market choices and more.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/mapp-benchmarking-best-practices-conference/
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SUMMARY:MAPP Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference is to help plastics companies improve their operations and tactics in order to impact bottom-line profits. This year’s Benchmarking and Best Practices conference will address leadership\, operational best practices\, the latest financial benchmarks\, sales and marketing\, and the impact of employees on the bottom-line and much more. \nThe Conference staff has created a schedule packed with best practices\, leading-edge benchmarks\, expert presentations and the best networking opportunities in the industry.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/mapp-benchmarking-and-best-practices-conference-2020/
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SUMMARY:ANTEC® 2020: The Virtual Edition
DESCRIPTION:Announcing ANTEC® 2020: The Virtual Edition. \nANTEC® is the premier knowledge-sharing and networking event for the plastics industry. So even though corporate travel bans and social-distancing requirements have made the networking part of ANTEC® impossible\, the knowledge-sharing will go on! \nPlease see the FAQs for more information.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/antec-2020-the-virtual-edition/
LOCATION:Marriott River Center\, San Antonio\, TX
CATEGORIES:Conference
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