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Nominations Now Open for SPE Board of Directors

Are you or a colleague looking for an opportunity to guide our Society, support our members, and collaborate with professionals in the plastics industry? SPE is now accepting nominations for three seats on the 2025 SPE Board of Directors. If you would like to be considered or would like to nominate a colleague this is your invitation to submit. Nominations close August 13, 2024. The three open positions are: President-Elect and Elected Director (2 Open Seats). To apply:

By Pedro Matos | June 21, 2024

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