Plastic Product Decorating Summit Announces Programming Line-Up
Featuring Presentations on Advances in Direct-to-Object Plastic Decorating and In-Mold Decorating, Labeling and Electronics Applications with Technical Programming and Industry Panel Discussions
August 27, 2024 – The 2024 Plastic Product Decorating Summit event will be held September 18-20 at the Milwaukee Marriott West in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This event is hosted by the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) and Plastics Decorating magazine.
The Plastic Product Decorating Summit brings together members of the plastics industry to learn, listen and discuss all types of direct-to-object plastic decorating and in-mold decorating, labeling and electronics applications. The event includes educational sessions with industry experts, networking opportunities, the Supplier Trade Fair, the IMDA Awards Reception and plant tours to Inkworks Printing and PolyFab LLC. The Summit kicks off with an opportunity to connect with industry peers at the Milwaukee Brewers baseball game.
Technical programming and industry panel discussions include the following:
- Market Trends and Economic Factors Affecting the Plastics Industry: Keynote Speaker Laurie Harbour, Wipfli
- Recyclability of Decorated Plastics: A Conversation with APR: Ruben Nance, Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR)
- Alternative to Labels: The Challenging Journey of Direct to Shape Inkjet Printing: Holly Steedman, Business & Technology Development Director, IST INTECH
- In-Mold Electronics: Definitions, Applications and Challenges: Paul O’Hearn, Profile Plastics; Dick Holcomb, Nissha USA
- Achieving Excellence in Backlit Decorated Plastics: Paul Uglum, Uglum Consulting
- How Post-Processing Enables Additive Parts to Further Advance Traditional Methods: Mike Schorr, DyeMansion NA Inc.
- Heat Transfers and Polymer-Fusion Labels – Technologies and Advantages: Kamla De La Haye, Polyfuze; Eric Steinwachs, CDigital
- Decorating Options for Realistic, Tactile and Textured Surfaces: Joe Klahn, Serigraph; Paul Rye, Kurz Transfer Products
For online registration, hotel information and the full schedule, visit www.productdecoratingevent.com.
For questions, contact Jeff Peterson (Plastics Decorating) at 785.271.5801 or Dianna Brodine (In-Mold Decorating Association) at 785.215.8635.