Injection Molding Pioneers to Be Inducted into Plastics Hall of Fame in Chicago
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A pair of pioneers in the field of injection molding are among those scheduled to be inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in June, 2009. James Hendry and George Schwarz, along with seven others who have contributed to the development of plastic polymers, processing and their applications, will be honored during a gala banquet as part of the highlights of NPE2009.
Hendry is a recognized inventor of numerous injection molding machinery systems, including PVC injection molding, while Schwarz was responsible for transforming a small Austrian engineering company into a global leader in injection molding machinery manufacturing. PVC injection molding is the technology behind the production of ubiquitous consumer parts, such as electrical plugs and connectors, along with a variety of automotive parts and appliances.
NPE2009 will be a week-long gathering of specialists in the plastics industry. The activities will be held from June 22-26, 2009 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Participants from all over the world are expected to attend. Over 70 countries have already been assigned contact persons to facilitate the forming of delegations for interested companies and individuals.
More than 20 Chicago hotels have offered to provide discounts for those delegates who book rooms early. Ambassador East, Chicago Marriott Downtown, Drake Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Magnificent Mile, Hyatt Regency Downtown, Inter-Continental, Residence Inn Magnificent Mile and Westin River North are among the hotels offering special early bird rates.
Chicago’s McCormick Place is recognized as North America’s premier convention facility, hosting three million guests each year. It takes pride in its state-of-the-art buildings, sprawling exhibit halls, numerous spacious meeting rooms, impressive theaters and magnificent ballrooms, among other features. The entire facility is situated along Lake Shore Drive, beside the shores of Lake Michigan. McCormick Place is also easily accessible, being just a few minutes away from downtown Chicago.
