From landing the job to climbing the company ladder,  the journey to a successful plastics career may not be what you expect. Join us for this month's Performance Plastics podcast while we chat with Calvin Petersen, general manager at Nylatech, Inc., for inside insights into a nearly 30-year career in Performance Plastics.  ..read more

People want to be a part of a bigger purpose. What is that for your company? Join us on this month of the Performance Plastics podcast while we chat with Chad Gono, CEO of Regal Plastics, to gain insights on how to leverage your company's core values to drive top talent attraction and retention.  ..read more

In the latest episode of the Performance Plastics Podcast, we are joined by Applications and Standards Engineer, Alex Peters from Arkema. Peters shares her "one-in-a-career" experience at the 2022 Fall IAPD Introduction to Plastics Live Training, being a member of the IAPD GenerationNext Advisory Board and being a young professional in the performance plastics industry.  ..read more

Want to learn about the industry from the perspective of a successful manufacturer's representative? Listen now to hear about the successful career of Chris Corona, CartierWilson LLC. You'll hear stories of just getting started in the industry, and how IAPD can be a great influence on your networking value.  Corona is one of five new members to the post following the 2022 IAPD Annual Convention in Tampa, FL, USA this past September. Corona is the principal at CartierWilson, LLC and the board liaison to the IAPD Education Committee. Corona is a highly experienced sales representative with ..read more

In this episode we hear from General Manager at Polymershapes, Sher'ron Underwood and Recruitment Specialist at Polymershapes, Ellen Whitecavage.  This episode is a conversation between one early and one seasoned professional in the performance plastics industry. This episode dives into the questions we often ask our mentors: How did you find yourself in the performance plastics industry? How do I differentiate myself from the others and elevate my career?  Join in on the conversation on our social media channels:  LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ..read more

English title: Research, Production and Career Development English Description: Join us for the first all-Spanish Performance Plastics Podcast episode where we hear about career development and how IAPD University resources can elevate your knowledge.  Efrén Carrillo Lara works in production and focuses on research and development polyamide for Tipsa Plastics. Jesus Montemayor is a general sales manager for Tipsa Plastics and focuses on sales, administration and team building. Español description: Únase a nosotros para el primer episodio de podcast de plásticos de rendimiento en españo ..read more

Listen to the latest episode of the Performance Plastics Podcast: Introducing IAPD's Vice President, Peter DelGado to hear from a performance plastics industry leader about his career in performance plastics, insight from his 30 years in the industry and just a little bit of rock 'n roll.  Starting in inside sales with Curbell Plastics Inc. more than 30 years ago, DelGado is a nationally recognized leader in the performance plastics industry in his role as the senior director of sales and customer service. He has devoted his entire career to helping commercial and industrial buyers of hig ..read more

Whether your company is just starting out on your sustainability journey, or you’re a seasoned pro looking to do more, there’s always room for improvement. This webinar (turned bonus podcast episode) looks at sustainability as your own unique ongoing journey. This journey usually starts out by a company putting in measures to “go green” and grows from there. In this episode, you will learn how to: • Start the journey: picking the low-hanging fruit • Step up: reducing waste and unnecessary consumption • Reach new heights: improving your brand and your relationships • Looking at the road ahead ..read more

Expert Guests: Pete Daumeyer, Territory Manager at CartierWilson LLC and IAPD Education Committee Chair Jesse Rivera, Quality Manager at Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. and  IAPD Education Committee Member In this episode, IAPD Educational Committee members, Pete Daumeyer and Jesse Rivera, sit down to ask each other questions using the six-question method to help get you started on choosing the best plastic for your customers. They also provide insights they've acquired from their experience in the performance plastics industry. If you'd like to follow along with the six-question metho ..read more

Expert Guest: Drew Schwartz, President and Co-Owner of Colorado Plastic Products Drew Schwartz, along with his wife, is the owner of Colorado Plastic Products in Louisville, CO. He is also a member of the Executive Committee on the IAPD Board of Directors and the IAPD Environmental Committee. In this episode, Drew shares his journey on how he made his way into a career in the performance plastics industry, the insights he has gained along the way and the importance of being involved with IAPD. Drew also shares his thoughts on the sustainability of performance plastics and the vital role the ..read more