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Thermoforming Division - D25
Chartered May 4, 1970
Next Networking Opportunity | Upcoming Networking Opportunities | Division Info

2008-2009 Division Chair: Brian A. Ray
Tel: +1 909-390-9906 x 216
Fax: +1 909-390-9896

Thermoforming Quarterly Managing Editor: Conor Carlin
Tel: +1 440-498-4000 x124

Thermoforming Quarterly Technical Editor: Barry T. Shepherd
Tel: +1 905-459-4545 x229

 

 

 

Next Networking Opportunity:
Event:
 2008 Thermoforming Conference
Date:
 September 20–23, 2008 
Location:
 Minneapolis Hilton & Towers
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Details:

Call +1 612-376-1000 to book your rooms now. Don't forget to request the SPE room rate of $149.00.

We look forward to seeing you in September!
RSVP:
 Gwen Mathis
+1 706.235.9298
Upcoming Networking Opportunities:
Date Event Description Contact
2008
       
Division Info:

Newsletters
       Thermoforming Quarterly® 2008, Second Quarter, #2- Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4
       Thermoforming Quarterly® 2008, First Quarter, #1- Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4        
     

Division Awards
Thermoformer of the Year 2006
The Thermoforming Division Board of Directors has named Paul Alongi, CEO, MAAC Machinery, Carol Stream, Illinois, as its 2006"Thermoformer of the Year." Paul has been an engineering force behind the technical development of the cut-sheet thermoforming machinery. Many of the industries’ standard machinery features today are the direct result of his creativity. Paul, along with his engineering department, has developed many of the innovations that have since become the benchmark for today’s machinery standard. This prestigious award is given to a member of the industry that has made a significant contribution to the thermoforming industry in a Technical, Educational and the Management aspect of thermoforming.

Thermoforming Conference® 2007 - Parts Competition Winners

Education
Thermoforming Memorial Scholarships

           

Division Scope:
To encourage the development of thermoforming, this Division will establish avenues of communication by sponsoring technical sessions at the Society's meetings and in conjunction with other technical societies including the annual Thermoforming Conference, encouraging research into new methods and materials, and disseminating knowledge pertinent to this area.

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