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SPI Publications and Events Seven New Brochures on Benefits of Plastics ... Now available for use with customers, employees, media, plant/community progams, educators, etc-----Cover packaging, transportation, aerospace, medi cine, electronics, building and con struction and an overview ... Convenient #10 size... See en closed flyer for pricing/ordering information. SPI Financial Management Man ual for Plastics Processors... Newly revised, four-volume manual offers practical methods for dealing with the management needs of plastics processors ... Sold only as a set... Members, $400; non-members, $525. Plastics: At Your Service Every Day in Every Way... A four-color, 16-page publication for general audiences; spotlights plastics at home, at work, at play, on the go, as a lifesaver... A beautifully illus trated brochure for use with customers, educators, plantcommunity programs, employees, the media, etc... 25 color photo graphs, a flowchart, crisp text... Call 800-541-0736 for pricing/ ordering information. 1988 Labor Survey... Summarizes hourly wages from 244 companies . .. Data for 56 jobs shown by region. . .Send prepaid orders to SPI Literature Sales Department... See order formwith this issue. To Order: All items listed with a publication number may be ordered by calling 1-800-541-0736 (only MasterCard or Visa accepted as payment) or by sending a check pay able to SPI to: Literature Sales De partment, SPI, 1275 K Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washingt n, DC 20005. March 15-17,1989 SPI Epoxy Resin Formulators Spring Meeting and Conference... Red Lion Inn, Costa Mesa, Calif___ Contact: Jerry Carroll (202) 3715233. March 19-22 SPI Vinyl Siding Institute/Vinyl Window 6c Door Institute... Hyatt Regency, Maui, Hawaii... Contact: Elena Lurie (212) 351-5400. March 22 SPI Michigan Chapter MiniConference ... Ann Arbor Marriott, Ann Arbor, Mich___ Contact: John G.Carley (312) 297-6150. April 4-6 Toxic Substances Control Act Workshop.. ."Living With TSCA" ... SPI joins Chemical Manufactur ers Association and other chemical industry trade associations in sponsoring two-day workshop ... Technical case studies and pre sentations by leading industry experts ... Contact: SPI Federal Government Affairs office (202) 371-5219. April 9-12 SPI Huoropolymers Division Annual Meeting... Hyatt Regency, Waikoloa, Big Island of Hawaii... Contact: Jerry Carroll. April 11-12 SPI Polyurethane Division Annual Business Meeting ... The Four Seasons Hotel, Dallas, Texas ... Contact: Brenda Goldblatt (212) 351-5425. April 12-14 SPI Machinery Division Annual Spring Conference... Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, S.C. ... Contact: Walt Bishop (202) 3715230. April 16-20 SPI Structural Plastics Division Meeting ... Marriott Hotel, San Diego, Calif.... Contact: Denise McCormick (202) 371-5330. April 23-25 SPI Machinery Component Manu facturers Division... PGA Shera ton, West Palm Beach, Ha___ Contact: Walt Bishop. April 25-26 SPI Vinyl Formulators Division Annual Meeting... Sheraton Hopkins Airport Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio ... Contact: Jerry Carroll. April 24-26 SPI Committee on Resin Statistics Annual Meeting... Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Va. ... Contact: Vikki Smith (202) 3715288. April 26-29 SPI Expanded Polystyrene Divi sion's Annual Conference... SPI President Larry Thomas to keynote ... Innisbrook Resort... Tarpon Springs, Ha___ Contact: John Gillis (202) 371-5226. April 30-May 3 SPI Plastic Drum Institute Meeting ... La Mansion Del Rio, San Anto nio, Texas ... Contact: Denise McCormick. May 17-19 SPI Sheet Producers Division Annual Meeting... Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Va. ... Contact: Jerry Carroll. May 18-20 SPI's 46th Western Section Confer ence ... Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, Calif.... Contact: Jill Brandts (213) 864-2793. 4 Plastics NewsBriefs CTL016211 THE SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY, INC. NEWSB March, 1989, Volume 9, No.3 I In Brief... 1988 Machinery Statistics Regis ter Gain... U.S. shipments of in jection molding machines were up 15 percent last year, while shipments of single screw exten sion machines rose 11 percent, ac cording to 1988 statistics released by SPI's Machinery Division... The figures were released at a Feb. 28 news briefing in New York City ... Shipments of injection molding machines totaled 2,016 units, up from 1,748 units in 1987... Single screw extrusion machines totaled 1,086 units, up from 982 units in 1987.. . Taking part in the briefing from the division were Francis T. Drury, David P. Hahn, Sid Rains, Donald J. Shade, Dane A. Belden and Larry F. DeBaugh... The statistics are based on the SPI Machinery Division monthly statistical report compiled by Ernst & Whinney. Solid Waste Conferences Aim to Mobilize Industry SPI's Council for Solid Waste Solutions kicked off in late Febru ary the first of four regional confer ences designed to mobilize mem bers, customers and suppliers of the plastics industry to respond to solid waste issues. "These conferences are being held to assure that all segments of the plastics industry are speaking with one voice," said Donald B. Shea, executive vice president of the council. The first two-day conference was held in New York City with others scheduled during March in Chicago, San Francisco and Hous ton. They feature senior company executives, prominent politicians, environmentalists and local and state government officials whose work or area of concern coincides with the conference location. William J. Rathje, a self de scribed "garbologist" from the University of Arizona, will speak at all the conferences. Dr. Rathje's work in landfill excavation is disproving the public's misconcep tion that "biodegradables" disap pear in weeks or months. Four concurrent breakout sessions are also common to all the conferences with subjects addressed by CSWS officials: federal govern ment relations. Rod Lowman; state and local government relations, Roger Bernstein; local media relations, Susan Vadncy; technol- Continued on page two In This Issue News From the States 2 Weldon Says Fire Caucus Popular 2 Federal Update 3 Highlights from SPI's Divisions, Sections and Chapters 3 The SPI Composites Institute's 44th Annual Conference and FOCUS '89 attracted Publications & Events more than 300 people from the industry, a record attendance according to Institute 4 officials. The four-day event, Feb. 6-9, was held in Dallas, Texas. CTL016208 Plastics NewsBriefs 1 L iws> GDd GG@ Highlights from "State Bulletin' Virginia Council's Quick Action Helps Defeat Bag and Foam Bans ... A subcom mittee of the Virginia House General Laws Committee has rejected two bills prohibiting retail establishments from packaging prepared foods or beverages in polystyrene plastic containers ... the measures would have banned non-degradable plastics bags for use in carrying or transporting goods purchased from the retailer. .. The bills, considered less than a week from initial introduction, drew swift response from the Council for Solid Waste Solutions (CSWS), a primary reason for their defeat. Massachusetts Recycling Research and Assistant Program Proposed... Rep. Richard Moore, D-8-Worchester, has intro duced two bills calling for a joint recycling research and assistance program to promote recycling by businesses, industries, municipali Council Conferences Continued from page one ogy (the council's research activi ties), Ron Liesemer. Attending the conferences are employees of council member companies, their customers and suppliers, including plant manag ers, plant personnel officers, community and public relations Daniel W. Fox Daniel W. Fox, 66, the inven tor of LEXAN resin and a pioneer of the plastics industry, died in Pittsfield, Mass., on Feb. 15. Dr. Fox spent 36 years with GE Plastics and held 44 patents. ties and citizens... The program, i funded by packaging tax revenues or other funds, would help compa nies expand pilot projects to com mercial operations resulting in recy cling, reuse, remanufacturing and reduction in materials. California Governor Ranks Source Reduction as Top 1989 Priority... California Gov. George Deukmejian, R, in his Stateof-the-State address, indicated that development of an integrated waste management proposal will be a top priority of his administration this year... The proposal will work toward the goals of waste reduction and greater recycling... CSWS will work with the governor's staff assigned to this project. Nebraska Senator Ready to Banish Non-de gradable Diapers, Bags and Containers. .. Nebraska Sen. Elroy Hefner's "Degradable Products Act" is being considered by the state Natural liaisons and government affairs professionals. Participants are asked to go back to their communities and learn who their state legislators and local government officials are, who covers solid waste issues for the local newspapers and who in state/ local government is responsible for recycling and solid waste decisions. As warranted by the needs of government affairs, they will be called upon to work with the council to contact these officials and the media and share informa tion about plastics and solid waste issues. Resources Committee following a Feb. 9 hearing ... The bill bans the sale of "non-degradable" products over three years: retail and garbage bags, point-of-sale packaging (plastic bags), ring connectors, disposable diapers, food containers and personal care products. Weldon Says v Fire Caucus A |Prb^slRppularJ; i.'-TVWh'e* (CAon. gres^'s.i'o7 n'.a`l/FA,ire Services Caucus is on the way > ? to becoming the largest on _S Capitol Hill, US; Rep! Curt Weldon^ R-Pa.; told the winter; f meeting of the SPI Coordinat-; ^ ing Committee on Fire Safety. * }. -.Weldon, a twtMeim' * congressman who chairs group, said the caucus, estab- `; lished in late 1987, has 288 v ,( members from all 50 states. " Speaking to the committee's Feb. 6 dinner in San ' ; Antonio, Texas, Weldon said the caucus offers the fire services community greater access ' : to the federal government, provides legislative updates for members of Congress and: V conducts seminars. : vf/ Now, the Congressional Fire Services Institute is sup- ' porting caucus programs and , ;; ; developing policy. The Insti- tute enables the caucus to : ' expand its membership. For more information, contact the Congressional Fire Services Institute, P.O. Box 48418, Washington, D.C. 20002.' 2 Plastics NewsBriets CTL016209 Highlights from "Washington Memo" California Chemical Groups Seek Federal Court Ruling on Prop 65 ... The Chemical Manufacturers Association and the Chemical Industry Council of California are asking federal court for a declara tory judgment on Proposition 65.. . The groups maintain the law does not apply to warnings for occupa tional exposures or required communication of information regarding hazards in the workplace ... The suit asks the court to decide if hazard communi cation requirements under the Oc cupational Safety and Health Act pre-exempt similar requirements under Prop 65 ... The law requires that reasonable warnings be givento persons exposed to chemi cals determined by the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity when the discharge or exposure occurs during business. SPI and EPA Sponsor Plastics Waste Minimization Workshops ... SPI is joining the Environmental Protection Agency and other trade associations in sponsoring a series of two-day workshops promoting plastics waste minimization through auditing and practicing procedures.. .Waste minimization in plastics production will be discussed at the last workshop. May 31-June 1, The Hotel Belve dere, Baltimore, Md___ For infor mation, contact PEER, PC, Dayton, Ohio (513) 252-1222. EPA Says Ethylene and Propylene to Remain on Section 313 List... The Environmental Protection Agency has declined to remove ethylene and propylene from the list of toxic chemicals under Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 ... In a Federal Register notice January 27, the EPA said the agency has concluded both ethylene and propylene are high volume volatile organic compounds that contribute to forming ground-level ozone and other hazardous air pollutants. SPI Division & Section Highlights SPI /Vinyl Institute Awards Recycling Grant... The Plastics Recycling Division of Recoverable Resources/Boro Bronx (R2B2), Inc., has been awarded a $25,000, twoyear grant by the SPI/Vinyl Insti tute ... The grant to the South Bronx Local Development Corpora tion will be used to assist in the relocation and expansion of R2B2's plastics recycling operation. SPI Polyurethane Foam Contrac tors Division Announce Accredita tion Program... The Polyurethane Foam Contractors Division of SPI has established an accreditation program for the contractors and suppliers with the spray polyure thane foam (SPUF) industry... For information, contact the SPI/PFCD Accreditation Committee, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 462-7462. SPI Machinery Division Offers New Program at Annual Spring Business Meeting... An "Industry Roundtable," with representatives from the molder, moldmaker, resin and machinery segments, will be a first-time attraction at the Machin ery Division's annual spring business meeting... The April 1214 event is scheduled at the Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, near Charleston, S.C. Plastics East Returns to Philadel phia ... Intent on duplicating its smashing 1984 performance. Plashes East, the SPI/SPE Plastics Show & Conference-East, settles in at the Philadelphia Civic Center Sept. 12-14 for a return engagement ... Surveys of interest indicate this year's event will surpass the first time success of the show, which attracted more than 8,000 persons ... Philadelphia's central location in the East and the heavy concentra tion of plastics manufacturers in the Northeast Corridor assure a sub stantial audience of decision makers, buyers and specifiers... Exhibit space still available... Contact: Hank Cronan or Barbara Voss, Robert T. Kenworthy, N.Y. (212) 752-0911; fax number (212) 223-3034. For M re Informati n ... f- ' - fijM Additional inf rmatlon about any \ Ham in this Issua f tha nawalat- tar may ba btalnad by contact- ; ^ Ing Marian Graan, Edit r,SPI, . ^ 1275 K Straat, N.W., Suita 400, $ Waahlngt n, DC 20005, (202) 4' 371-5209. Direct Inquiries for tha New York ffice t : 355 Lexing ton Avenue, New York, NY 10017, (212)351-5410. CTL016210 Plastics NewsBriets 3 Plastics. Materials of Progress and Promise 3 We've made terrific progress in this century -- space exploration, computers, television, scientific electronic equipment and stereos, telephones, aseptical medical techniques and devices like the artificial heart, and airplanes and automobiles... And only one kind of material stands out as our partner in progress in every one of these areas: Plastics. As a matter of fact, many of the technological wonders we take for granted would be impossible without versatile, economical plastics. Yet, some who aren't mindful of the many benefits of plastics carry around negative feelings about them. SPI has prepared a set of information pamphlets (the six described below plus a summary brochure) which explain the ways plastics are enriching our lives -- sometimes even saving our lives -- everyday. Share this important story with your customers, your employees, your community. Order your copies today! Plastics in Health Care. A Revolutionary Idea. Health-care professionals depend on plastics for everything from IV bags to wheelchairs. From disposable labware to silicone body parts. The diversity of plastics allow them to serve in diverse ways, improving our lives -- and in this case -- sometimes prolonging them, as well. Plastics in Aerospace. The Right Stuff. During the past 50 years, aeronautics technology has soared, with plastics playing a major role in both pragmatic improvements and dramatic advances. Lightweight and durable, plastic materials save on fuel while standing up to stress. Plastics in Packaging. Performance All Wrapped Up. When the packaging questions are tough, plastics often are the answer. Sometimes they are the only answer -- performing tasks no other materials can perform and providing consumers with products and services no other materials can provide. Plastics in Transportation. Progress in Motion. For today's vehicles, plastics offer a wide variety of benefits. Durable, lightweight and corrosion resistant, plastics offer fuel savings, design flexibility and high performanc^fclower cost than other materials. Plastics in Building and Construction. Materials with Muscle. The building and construction industry is the nation's second largest consumer of plastics. Only packaging creates more demand for plastic materials today. Durable, easy to install and cost-effective, plastics' usage continues to build. Plastics in Electronics. Programmed for Service. Most of the electrical equipment and electronic devices we use and enjoy today wouldn't be practical, economical -- or sometimes even possible -- without plastics. 88 v> vi 28 57 a>. o oq- oe' 8 S38 *A IQ l. r i<nu S S g | o a=. 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