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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPI EVENT TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF THE "CHINA FACTOR" ON THE GLOBAL PLASTICS INDUSTRY

WASHINGTON (April 24, 2003) - The China "Fly-In," a special forum planned by The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) in response to growing member concerns regarding business with China, will address the impact of U.S.-China trade relations on the plastics industry.

Set for May 13-14, 2003, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA, the session will feature speakers from Congress, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Foreign Trade Council and the U.S. Business & Industry Council.

Beginning with an evening welcome ceremony on May 13, the event will also include a May 14 morning briefing focused on China's trade practices and current U.S. trade policies toward China. The session will conclude with an afternoon visit with members of Congress on Capitol Hill.

"This is an excellent opportunity for SPI members to learn from 'China experts' about possible policy options to address the growing concern about China trade," said Lori Anderson, SPI's Strategic Planning and Industry Relations Officer.

Cost of the SPI members-only event is $75 and registration forms are available on-line. For additional information or to register, link to the Web at http://www.plasticsindustry.org/business/international/chinaflyin.htm, or contact Lori Anderson, (202) 974-5281; e-mail landerso@socplas.org.

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 1,300 members represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs 1.5 million workers and provides more than $320 billion in annual shipments. For more information, visit SPI on the Web at www.plasticsindustry.org. Join SPI in Chicago June 23-27, for NPE 2003, the World's Plastics Showcase. The triennial event, sponsored by SPI, features innovations and technological breakthroughs from more than 2,000 exhibitors serving all facets of the industry, including automotive, appliance, medical, packaging and more. For more information, link to the Web at www.npe.org.

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