SPE and Routsis Training Collaborate to Provide Workforce Development Solutions for Plastics Professionals

Press release submitted on behalf of SPE. 

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) today announced a strategic collaboration with Routsis Training, a leading provider of advanced training solutions for plastics professionals.

Through this collaboration, plastics processors will have the opportunity to participate in Routsis Training’s comprehensive workforce development solutions – from injection and blow molding to part design and extrusion – enhancing troubleshooting skills, expanding knowledge, and implementing best practices to improve part quality and efficiency.

“SPE is committed to developing a skilled workforce to support the plastics and polymer industry,” says Patrick Farrey, CEO of SPE. “Routsis Training equips manufacturing teams with the tools they need to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing environment.”

Key benefits for plastics professionals include:
Workforce Training: Through the RightStart™ Program, companies can have a customized training solution combining powerful online training, skills development labs, and focused hands-on mentoring.

On-Site Instruction: The unique SmartTech™ System which combines pre-requisite online training, on-site instruction, hands-on skills development, post-requisite online training, and completion exams to ensure retention.

Professional Certification: Train & certify yourself and/or your workforce on various aspects of injection molding, single & twin-screw extrusion, blow molding, as well as mold & part design.

“At Routsis Training, our mission has always been to empower plastics professionals with practical, high-impact learning solutions,” said David Routsis, President of Routsis Training. “Collaborating with SPE allows us to extend our reach and support the next generation of innovators in plastics processing and manufacturing.”

For more information, go to www.4spe.org/Routsis.

About the SPE
84 countries and 60k+ stakeholders strong, SPE unites plastics professionals worldwide – helping them succeed, and strengthening their skills through networking, events, training, and knowledge sharing. For more information, visit www.4spe.org.

About Routsis Training
For more than 30 years, Routsis has delivered top-quality training to plastics manufacturing facilities, educational institutions, and individuals worldwide. The plastics industry turns to Routsis for effective, practical training that empowers users with real-world processing and troubleshooting skills. For more information, visit www.traininteractive.com.