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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPI Midwest Conference to Highlight Winning Business Strategies

Chicago (April 6, 2001) — An in-depth discussion of ergonomics trends and breakout sessions on key business issues highlight the program of events for The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.'s (SPI) 32nd Annual Midwest Conference, set for June 6-8, 2001 at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Mich.

Under the theme, “Surviving to Thriving in Changing Times,” general sessions will focus on key strategies to improve individual company performance and competitiveness, including financial strategies, lean manufacturing, energy issues, site selection, workforce development and frugal facilities management. Speakers will include leading industry analysts, service providers and plant location specialists.

Keynote speaker Dr. Kalmin Smith, director of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), will discuss Michigan's experience with the latest trends in ergonomics. Last year, SPI entered into a landmark partnership with MIOSHA to focus on the importance of providing a safe workplace for all workers in the Michigan plastics processing industry.

As part of the conference, participating companies will have the opportunity to showcase their business to customers, OEMs and peers through tabletop displays that will be in place throughout the opening network reception and business sessions. The SPI Midwest Region's Founders Award will be presented at a dinner June 7.

Registration materials and other information are available from the SPI Midwest Regional Office at (773) 380-0808 or by visiting www.plasticsindustry.org/about/midwest/events.htm. While the conference is open to all, SPI members receive a significant discount on registration. Plastics industry OEMs may attend the conference free of charge.

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 1,600 members represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw material suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs 1.5 million workers and provides $304 billion in annual shipments.

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