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10 Extrusion International 5/2020 INDUSTRY NEWS Gabriel-Chemie Gesellschaft m.b.H. www.gabriel-chemie.com On the occasion of its 70th company anniversary, Gabriel- Chemie is demonstrating that tradition and innovation can go together hand in hand. These are the core values which the Austrian masterbatch manufacturer holds especially dear. The family business, now in its second generation, places great emphasis on sustainable product development and ongoing customer relationships. Having been around for 70 years, the masterbatch manu- facturer is on the way with an active third generation to a sustainable and innovative future, continuing to ensure and further strengthen its existence as an independent family- run business in the long-term. “As part of his vision for the company, my father already placed great emphasis on innovation and stability for the business. He was always open to new ideas and possibilities even then. That is why, in addition to all the innovative de- velopments, our traditional values as a family business and sustainable growth are the basis of our business philosophy today”, says Elisabeth Sommer, daughter of the company founder Josef Houska and CEO at Gabriel-Chemie. In its anniversary year, Gabriel-Chemie will continue to im- plement a sustainable concept and even expand it. The focus here will include the development of sustainable products and maintaining sustainable business relationships. During the anniversary year, Gabriel-Chemie published its first sustainability report, which is intended to highlight and underline the company’s philosophy. NPE2021, May 17–21, 2021, Orlando, Florida, USA The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), producers of NPE: The Plastics Show, announced the opening of at- tendee registration for the industry’s largest trade show in the Americas. Every three years, NPE® offers the plastics industry a global platform to highlight innovation throughout the industry across a show floor that features more than 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space. With 2,100+ exhibitors spot- lighting the latest technologies, equipment and machin- ery, materials, and processes across 13 distinct technology zones, including 3D/4D printing, bottling, robotics and au- tomation, and flexible and rigid packaging. “NPE2021 is the premier event for all sectors of the plas- tic industry to network, exchange ideas, and see the latest innovations molding the future of plastics,” said President and CEO of PLASTICS, Tony Radoszewski, CAE. “Attendees will be able to learn about emerging plastics trends; pur- chase the latest machinery, materials, and equipment that are revolutionizing manufacturing; and connect with indus- try leaders. Given the challenges of the past six months, it is vitally important for the plastics community to come togeth- er and support each other with a positive outlook to the future,” said Radoszewski. “NPE2021 will be the place not only to highlight key contributions in the world’s response to the coronavirus but also to see what’s coming from busi- nesses across an industry that will transform tomorrow.” Earlier this year, PLASTICS held the show’s Space Draw for priority exhibit space selection. This was the first time the Space Draw was conducted completely online. Previ- NPE2021 NPE.org NPE.org/registration The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) plasticsindustry.org ously, NPE exhibitors needed to attend an in-person event in Orlando to select their exhibit space. It was the second- largest space selection event in the history of the show, just one percent shy of the all-time record, and subsequent sales have resulted in a show floor exceeding one million net square feet of space sold to nearly 1,200 participating companies. “Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen overwhelming interest and enthusiasm by exhibitors reserving their show floor spaces,” said Susan Krys, PLAS- TICS’ Vice President, Trade Shows. “That’s a clear indicator that companies are looking to NPE2021 to be the platform that will enable them to drive their businesses forward. Their confidence in NPE providing them with that impor- tant marketplace speaks to the strength of the show and the role it will play in their future success.” As the plastics industry continues to help in the fight against COVID-19, NPE will highlight both transformed manufac- turing processes and redesigned supply chain operations that deliver personal protective equipment to healthcare workers. The trade show will also feature the latest evolu- tions in MedTech and 3D/4D printing that are keeping first responders and frontline workers safe against the coro- navirus. By bringing companies at the forefront of plastics manufacturing together, the industry will be able to collab- oratively solve today’s needs and reimagine how to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Company Anniversary