Plastics USA 2004 general information.Exposition Dates and Hours Tuesday, September 28 10 am-5 pm Wednesday, September 29 10 am-5 pm Thursday, September 30 10 am-3 pm Registration Dates and Hours Tuesday, September 28 9 am-5 pm Wednesday, September 29 9 am-5 pm Thursday, September 30 9 am-2 pm All exhibits are located on Level 3 of McCormick East adjacent to the registration area. McCormick East is also known as Lakeside Center. International Center The International Center--located near the registration area at the front of the hall--serves to welcome our international visitors to Plastics USA 2004 and provides special services to them and to international delegations. The Center is staffed with international trade show specialists from the U.S. Department of Commerce, interpreters fluent in several languages, and staff equipped to answer your specific questions relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc Plastics USA 2004 exhibitors and products. We invite our international visitors to meet and explore business opportunities with exhibitors in the lounge area or in a private meeting room. Educational Opportunities FREE! Plastics USA 2004 Conference ~ McCormick East, Level 2, Rooms 270-271 Wednesday, September 29 1 pm-5 pm FREE to Plastics USA 2004 badge holders --Society of Plastics Engineers offers four concurrent tracks on Automotive, Extrusion, Injection Molding injection molding n. A manufacturing process for forming objects, as of plastic or metal, by heating the molding material to a fluid state and injecting it into a mold. and New Technology, with six 45-minute presentations for each track (24 presentations total). SPE SPE - Software Practice and Experience Seminars ~ McCormick East, Level 2, Rooms 261-266 Tuesday-Thursday, September 28-30 8am-5pm Educational seminars sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers require a registration lee. For information and fees, visit the conference registration desk located on Level 2. SPI (1) (Stateful Packet Inspection) See stateful inspection. (2) (Service Provider Interface) The programming interface for developing Windows drivers under WOSA. Seminars ~ McCormick East, Level 2, Rooms 255-256 Workforce Management Workforce Management (WFM) encompasses all the responsibilities for maintaining a productive and happy workforce. Sometimes referred to as HRMS systems, or even the larger ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP). There are many software vendors within this space. & Training: Investing in Human Capital to Build a Workforce Prepared to Compete Wednesday, September 29 10 am-3:30 pm A New Look at Profitability and Making the Right Technology Investments Wednesday, September 29 9 am-11:30 am Educational seminars sponsored by The Society of the Plastics Industry Founded in 1937, The Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. is the trade association representing one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United States. SPI's members represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment , Inc. (SPI) require a registration lee. For information and fees, visit the SPI Pavilion. Accessibility McCormick Place McCormick Place is an enormous exposition complex located in Chicago, Illinois. is a wheelchair-accessible complex and follows all regulations required by the Americans with Disabilities Act Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. civil-rights law, enacted 1990, that forbids discrimination of various sorts against persons with physical or mental handicaps. (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. ). If you require a motorized mo·tor·ize tr.v. mo·tor·ized, mo·tor·iz·ing, mo·tor·iz·es 1. To equip with a motor. 2. To supply with motor-driven vehicles. 3. To provide with automobiles. wheelchair during Plastics USA 2004, call +1.888.404.5554 or make your request through their Website: www.themobilityshop.com. Business Center/ATM Machine A full service business center is located on Level 2 of McCormick East. The Business Center telephone number is +1.312.791.6400. Check Room for Coats/Luggage A coat/luggage room is provided in McCormick East for the convenience of attendees and exhibitors. Emergencies First Aid In case of emergency, inside McCormick Place: From McCormick Place house phone, dial: 6060 From cell or pay phone dial: +1.312.791.6060 Outside of McCormick Place dial: 911 First Aid Facility Location: McCormick East, Level 1, follow the Plastics USA First Aid signs. Food Service Locations The Plastics USA 2004 restaurant is located at the front of the exhibit hall. Executive Express is located on Level 2 of McCormick East. Hotel Accommodations A housing courtesy telephone is located in the registration area for assistance with housing reservations or call the housing office at +1.866.523.0876. NPE NPE NullPointerException (Java) NPE Network Processing Engine NPE National Policy on Education NPE National Plastics Exposition NPE Natural Penis Enlargement NPE Nutrition Program for the Elderly 2006 NPE 2006, The World's Plastics Showcase, is scheduled for June 19-23, 2006, in McCormick Place. More than 1,900 exhibitors will occupy 1,000,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Mark these dates on your 2006 calendar and visit www.npe.org often for updates on the exposition and educational programs. Plastics USA 2004 Policies * No cameras or recording devices are allowed in the exhibit hall, the conference sessions, or in the SPE seminars. * No one under the age of 16 is permitted to attend the exposition. * McCormick East is a non-smoking facility. * Open to Trade Only. Press Room The Plastics USA 2004 Press Room is located in the registration area, adjacent to the exhibit floor, and is for use by members of the press only. Displayed here are exhibitor press kits, postings of announcements, and other show information. Computers, printers, and Internet ports are available on a first-come, first-served “FCFS” redirects here. For the figure skating competition, see Four Continents Figure Skating Championships. This article is about a general service policy. For the technical concept, see FIFO. basis. A lounge area for relaxing includes complimentary refreshments. Transportation Shuttle Bus Service to/from Hotels: Your Plastics USA 2004 badge entitles you to the FREE shuttle bus service provided by the show to run between the show hotels--Hyatt Regency Chicago, Best Western Inn of Chicago, and Swissotel--and McCormick East. Shuttle bus schedules will be posted at McCormick East and in show hotel lobbies. Shuttle Bus Schedule: Tuesday, September 28: 7:30-10:30 am 2:30-5:30 pm Wednesday, September 29: 7:30-10:30 am 2:30-5:30 pm Thursday, September 30: 7:30-10:30 am 1:30-3:30 pm Scheduled frequency is approximately 20 minutes. Metra Train Service to/from Downtown: The Plastics USA 2004 hotels are located within walking distance of the Randolph Street Station providing Metra Train service to and from McCormick Place. A Metra Train ticket is required prior to boarding the train. Tickets can be purchased at any Metra station for $1.85/one way trip or $15.75 for ten one way trips. Metra Train Station Locations: Randolph Street Station. Located below ground on Michigan Avenue between South Water Street and Randolph Street. Street level access to the station is on Michigan Avenue, at the southwest corner at Randolph Street. Access is also available through the Prudential Building, on Randolph Street. McCormick Place Station. Located below the Grand Concourse between McCormick Place South and North. You can access the stairway stairway or staircase Series or flight of steps that provides a means of moving from one level to another. The earliest stairways seem to have been built with walls on both sides, as in Egyptian pylons dating from the 2nd millennium BC. to the train platform from the Grand Concourse Level 2.5. Just follow the signs. Metra Train Schedule: Tuesday, September 28, through Thursday, September 30 To McCormick Place Departs Arrives Randolph Street McCormick Place 7:15 am 7:22 am 7:35 am 7:42 am 8:20 am 8:27 am 8:30 am 8:37 am 9:20 am 9:27 am 10:20 am 10:27 am 11:20 am 11:27 am 12:20 pm 12:27 pm 1:20 pm 1:27 pm From McCormick Place Departs Arrives McCormick Place Randolph Street 2:51 pm 3:00 pm 3:51 pm 4:00 pm 3:59 pm 4:07 pm 4:11 pm * 4:20 pm 4:48 pm * 4:57 pm 4:51 pm 5:02 pm 5:07 pm * 5:19 pm 5:16 pm 5:27 pm 5:49 pm 5:58 pm 6:16 pm * 6:27 pm 6:21 pm 6:30 pm 6:37 pm 6:46 pm 6:46 pm 6:55 pm * Added trains on show dates only. Charter Buses, Limousine & Van Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Charter buses will pick-up and drop-off at Gate 38 in McCormick East, Level 2. For attendees who have made prior reservations, limousines and vans will be allowed to stand-by for a short period of time at Gate 38 in the East Building, Level 2. All vehicles should enter from 31st Street. Taxi Pick-Up/Drop Off: The taxi "Shared Ride" program permits up to four passengers to share a taxi from McCormick Place to various downtown destinations for $5.00 per person. Riders are grouped in the taxi line during peak periods. Taxis pick-up and drop-off at Gate 30, Level 2 of McCormick East. Airport Van Service: Continental Air Transport provides service from Chicago O'Hare International Airport O'Hare International Airport is an airport located in Chicago, Illinois, United States, 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the Chicago Loop. It is the largest hub of United Airlines (whose headquarters is in downtown Chicago) and the second-largest hub of American Airlines (after and Midway Airport on demand. Save $2 with the discount coupon enclosed in your advance registration packet. The fare to and from O'Hare is $23/one-way or $42/round-trip. The fare to and from Midway Airport is $18/one-way of $32/ round-trip. Service to O'Hare and Midway from McCormick East is as follows: Board Continental Air Transport buses at Gate 37 on Level 2 of McCormick East Wednesday, September 29, noon to 5:30 pm, and on Thursday, September 30, 11 am to 3:30 pm. To make a reservation from either airport to McCormick East, or to the airports from McCormick East at times other than those listed above, call +1.888.284.3826 Chicago Transit Authority
CTA to O'Hare Airport. Take the Metra Train to the Randolph Street Station. Walk three blocks west to Dearborn; descend stairs on Dearborn and take CTA Blue Line subway northwest to O'Hare Airport. CTA subway fare Noun 1. subway fare - the fare charged for riding a subway train train fare - the fare charged for traveling by train is $1.75; subway trip to O'Hare takes approximately 45 minutes. CTA to Midway Airport. Take the Metra Train to the Randolph Street Station. Walk one block west to Wabash; ascend stairs on Wabash and take CTA Orange Line elevated south to Midway Airport. CTA "el" fare is $1.75; trip to Midway takes approximately 35 minutes. Additional Information. Call the CTA at +1.312.836.7000. To Other Train Stations: Union Station. Take the Metra Train to the Van Buren Street Station. Take CTA Bus number 1, 7, 126 of 130 on Michigan Ave. (northbound north·bound adj. Going toward the north. northbound Adjective going towards the north Adj. 1. ). CTA fare is $1.75 (exact change required). Union Station is 10 blocks west and one block north on Canal Street Canal Street may refer to:
Northwestern Station. Take the Metra Train to the Randolph Street Station. Take CTA 8us number 60 or 157 on Michigan Ave. (southbound south·bound adj. Going toward the south. southbound Adjective going towards the south Adj. 1. ). CTA fare is $1.75 (exact change required). Northwestern Station is 10 blocks west and two blocks south at Madison and Canal Streets. LaSalle Street Station LaSalle Street Station is a commuter rail terminal located at 414 S. LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago, Illinois, serving Metra's Rock Island District. It served as a major intercity rail terminal for the New York Central Railroad until 1968 and the Chicago, Rock Island and . Take the Metra Train to the Van Buren Street Station. Walk five blocks west on Van Buren to 414 South LaSalle Street LaSalle Street is a major north-south street in Chicago named for Sieur de La Salle, an early explorer of Illinois. The portion that runs through the Loop is considered to be Chicago's financial district. For most of its length, the street has the address 150 West. to enter the station. Taxis at Train Stations. Taxis are generally available at both downtown Metra Electric train stations. At the Randolph Street Station, exit the train through the main station and follow the signs to Michigan Ave. Taxi queue is up on Randolph Street, at Michigan Ave. Additional Information/Directions to McCormick Place. Call the automated service at +1.312.791.7000, or RTA RTA renal tubular acidosis. RTA Renal tubular acidosis, see there Travel Information at +1.312.836.7000. Plastics USA 2004 Committee Chairman Randy Pearson Randy Pearson (born December 4, 1960) is a fictional character introduced during the eighth and final season of That '70s Show. He was played by Josh Meyers. Dynisco Extrusion William R. Carteaux Demag Plastics Group Corporation Alfred J. Cotton, Jr. NYPRO NYPRO Nylon Products Inc. Lawrence F. DeBaugh Novatec, Inc. Alexander D. Guthrie Merritt Extruder Corp. H. Gunther Hoyt Xaloy Inc. B. Patrick Smith Patrick Smith is the name of
Tim Stojka Fast Heat, Inc. Ken Warnock Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering Co. Andrew A. Wheeler Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation Vincent L. Witherup The Conair Group Conair Group Inc. of Abbotsford, British Columbia, formerly known as Conair Aviation Ltd., is a company specializing in retrofitting firefighting aircraft and maintaining customer and company-owned aircraft. Timothy W. Werner New Castle Industries, Inc. Plastics USA 2004 Sponsoring Organization The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) 1801 K Street, NW, Suite 600K Washington, DC 20006-1301 USA +1.800.SPI.0015, +1.202.974.5235 +1.202.296.7243 fax tradeshows@socplas.org www.plasticsusa.org www.plasticsindustry.org Donald K. Duncan, President Jordan L. Morgenstern, Vice President, Trade Shows Brigid Hughes, Director, Trade Show Promotion Phyllis Hortie, Director, Trade Show Operations Adam Krumhansl, Coordinator, Trade Shows Plastics USA 2004 Education Co-Sponsor Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) 14 Fairfield Drive Brookfield, CT 05804-0403 USA +1.203.775.0471 +1.203.775.8490 fax conferences@4spe.org www.4spe.org Susan Oderwald, Executive Director Tobi Gebauer, Manager, Recruitment and Retention Laurie McDougal, Training and Education Coordinator for Seminars Plastics USA 2004 Exposition Management Show Director Barbara Voss VossWorks c/o SmithBucklin Corporation Management Company SmithBucklin Corporation 401 North Michigan Avenue, 23rd Floor Chicago, Illinois 60611 +1.312.644.6610 +1.312.644.0575 fax plasticsusa@smithbucklin.com Donna Fagan, Senior Assistant Duff Seyller, Exhibit Sales Coordinator Jennifer Ososky, Exhibit Sales Coordinator Plastics USA 2004 Exposition Promotion Marketing Kircher, Inc. & Kircher Interactive 1225 Eye Street, Suite 1225 Washington, DC 20005-5918 USA +1.202.371.0700 +1.202.371.0706 fax plasticsusa@kircherinc.com Jean Whiddon, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Matthew G. Borkowski, Vice President, Account Strategy & Services Allyn Summa, Vice President, Internet Strategy & Development Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Martino Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 379, 8 Main Street Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 USA +1.914.478.0754 +1.914.478.0959 fax mart.com@verizon.net Robert J. Martino, President Plastics USA 2004 Directory Editorial and Production Staff Gardner Publications 6915 Valley Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45244 +1.513.527.8800 info@gardnerweb.com www.gardnerweb.com James J. Callari, Publisher Melissa K. Skavlem, Associate Publisher Tina E. Fede, Assistant Editor, Data Collection Becky Helton, Advertising Production Manager Sheri Briggs, Art Director Rhonda Weaver, Pagination (1) Page numbering. (2) Laying out printed pages, which includes setting up and printing columns, rules and borders. Although pagination is used synonymously with page makeup, the term often refers to the printing of long manuscripts rather than ads and brochures. Manager Julie Baker, Systems Application Manager Chris Larkins Chris Larkin (born 19 June 1967) is an English actor. He was born Christopher Stephens in the Middlesex Hospital in London and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He is the elder son of Dame Maggie Smith, and the late Sir Robert Stephens. , Prepress Supervisor EXPORT INTEREST DIRECTORY Plastics USA 2004 exhibitors who have expressed an interest in international business are highlighted with a blue globe [*]. These exhibitors have a range of interests including: selling products directly in overseas markets; finding agents of distributors; and participating in joint ventures, licensing agreements, or direct investment opportunities. For more information, please visit the International Center located in the Lakeside Center lobby and speak with one of the import/export counselors from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Contact: Barb Rawdon, Project Officer USDOC USDOC United States Department of Commerce International Buyer Program barb.rawdon@mail.doc.gov Phone +1.202.482.5281 Copyright [c] 2004 by The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. All rights reserved. Duplication of this book or any part thereof, without the express permission of The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. is prohibited. |
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