The annual Paper, Plastics and Electronics Recycling Conferences & Trade Show, which is organized by Recycling Today’s parent company GIE Media Inc., Richfield, Ohio, not only provide participants with current information on what’s happening in each of these recycling industry sectors, but also provide a venue where processors, traders and consumers can meet, make deals and form lasting business relationships.
The events feature a number of networking opportunities designed to encourage interaction among attendees across each industry sector as well as a series of workshops that appeal to all recyclers, regardless of their primary focus.
The combined exhibit hall includes nearly 60 exhibitors showcasing the newest products and services for the recycling industry. The following companies are exhibiting at the 2008 Paper, Plastics and Electronics Recycling Conferences & Trade Show, June 22-24, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill.:
Programming Highlights
Recycling Today’s Paper, Plastics and Electronics Recycling Conferences offer a diverse array of educational programming. Here are just a few of the highlights from this year’s schedule:
Monday’s Highlights
Plastics Recycling Conference registrants have the opportunity to attend a session titled "The Real Thing" Monday, June 23. Guest speakers include John Burgess, Coca-Cola Recycling; Ron Gonen, Recyclebank; and Gerry Fishbeck, United Resource Recovery Corp.
Electronics Recycling Conference registrants are also invited to attend a session June 23 titled "Playing in the Major Leagues." Speakers include Joe Aho, Waste Management/Recycle America; Douglas Smith, Sony Electronics Inc.; Patrick Summers, NEC Display Solutions of America; and Joe Strathmann, Dell Inc.
Tuesday’s Highlights
On Tuesday, June 24, those registered for the paper track will want to attend the session titled "How Green is My Footprint." Moderator Joel Litman, Texas Recycling and Surplus, and guest speakers Kerry Getter of Balcones Resources and Vera Fischer of Blue Show Marketing will discuss how the growing environmental movement provides opportunities for paper recyclers.
Exhibitors:
21st Century Programming - Booth 717. www.21stcenturyprogramming.com
Allegheny Shredders Corp. - Booth 804. www.alleghenyshredders.com
American Baler Co. - Booth 616. www.americanbaler.com
Avian-USA - Booth 500. www.avian.com
BACE LLC - Booth 506. www.bacecorp.com
Balcones Resources Inc. - Booth 623. www.balconesresources.com
Balemaster - Booth 503. www.balemaster.com
Bright Technologies, A Division of Sebright Products Inc. - Booth 807. www.brightbeltpress.com
Bulk Handling Systems - Booths 808/810. www.bulkhandlingsystems.com
Caraustar - Booth 605.
Cellpap North America - Booth 618. www.cellpap.nl
Champion Polymer Recycling - Booth 621. www.infiltratorsystems.com
cieTrade Systems Inc. - Booth 508. www.cietrade.com
Classic Computer Recovery Inc. - Booth 722.
CP Manufacturing - Booth 716. www.cpmfg.com
Cram-A-Lot/JV Manufacturing - Booth 701. www.cram-a-lot.com
Cresswood Recycling Systems - Booth 620. www.cresswood.com
CRT Processing LLC - Booth 820. www.crtprocessing.com
Cumberland Recycling Systems - Booths 521/523/525. www.cumberland-plastics.com
E7 Technologies Inc. - Booths 517/519. www.e7ti.com
Electronic Recycling and Trading - Booth 819.
Elof Hansson Fiber - Booth 706. www.elof-hansson.com
Ely Enterprises Inc. - Booth 607. www.elyent.com
Enterprise Co. - Booth 809. www.enterpriseco.com
Excel Manufacturing - Booth 801. www.excelmfg.com
Harmony Enterprises - Booth 821. www.harmony1.com
Harris Waste Management - Booth 709. www.harriswaste.com
International Baler - Booth 617. www.intl-baler.com
IPS Balers Inc. - Booths 511/513. www.ipsbalers.com
Jorgensen Conveyors Inc. - Booth 522. www.jorgensenconveyors.com
Karl W. Schmidt & Associates - Booth 509. www.karlschmidt.com
KTI Inc. - Booth 600. www.ktitrans.com
Logemann Brothers Co. - Booth 805. www.logemannbalers.com
LP Wire Tie - Booth 705. www.lpwiretie.com
Machinex - Booth 704. www.machinex.ca
MaSeR - Booth 518. www.masercorp.com
Moore & Associates - Booth 608. www.marecycle.com
National Association of Paperstock Women - Booth 507.
Newtech Recycling Inc. - Booth 619. www.newtechrecycling.com
Nexgen Baling Systems - Booth 817. www.nexgenbalers.com
OTD Services - Booth 721.
Paper Stock Industries Chapter, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. - Booth 707. www.paperstockindustries.org
PTR Baler & Compactor Co. Inc. - Booth 718. www.ptrco.com
RecycleGuard Insurance Program - Booth 700. www.recycleguard.com
Reparco USA, A Norske Skog Company - Booth 622. www.reparco.net
Republic Machine Inc. - Booth 720. www.republicmachine.com
Reverse Logistics Association - Booth 719. www.reverselogisticstrends.com
SAMR - Booth 520. www.samrecovery.com
Sennebogen - Booth 814. www.sennebogen-na.com
Sherbrooke OEM Ltd. - Booth 601. www.sherbrooke-oem.com
Sierra International Machinery LLC - Booth 609. www.sierraintl.com
Southwestern Wire - Booth 516. www.southwesternwire.com
Steinert US LLC - Booth 822. www.steinertus.com
Trex - Booth 802. www.trex.com
Tung Tai Group - Booth 816. www.tungtai.com
UNICOR - Booth 823. www.unicor.gov
UNTHA America Inc. - Booth 723. www.untha.com
Van Dyk Baler Corp. - Booths 604/606. www.vandykbaler.com
Vecoplan LLC - Booth 504. www.vecoplanllc.com
WR3A - Booth 505. www.wr3a.org
Waste Processing Equipment - Booth 708. www.maxpakbalers.com
WEIMA America Inc. - Booth 515. www.weima.com
Moderator Bio: Joel Litman, Texas Recycling/Surplus Inc.
Joel Litman is the president and co-owner of Texas Recycling/Surplus Inc., Dallas. He started the company along with his brother Craig and their (now deceased) father Stan in 1992. The Litmans also manage document destruction firm Action Shred of Texas.
Joel entered the recycling industry in 1984 when he joined his father at Daltex Waste Material Co. after leaving the public relations/advertising/communications fields.
Joel Litman moderates Monday, June 23, at the Paper Conference session titled "How Green is My Footprint."
Speaker Bio: Gerry Fishbeck, United Resource Recovery Corp.
Gerry Fishbeck is vice president of United Resource Recovery Corp. and a member of the board of directors of NURRC LLC, the PET recycling joint venture with The Coca-Cola Co.
Prior to joining URRC, Fishbeck received an MBA from the University of South Carolina and was vice president of recycling and business development for Wellman Inc. He has 34 years of experience in the PET and recycling industries.
Attendees can hear Fishbeck speak Monday, June 23, at the Plastics Conference session titled "The Real Thing."
Moderator Bio: Joe Clayton, Synergy Recycling LLC
Joe Clayton has been active in solid waste and recycling issues for almost 20 years. He joined Synergy in September 2003 and since has helped increase the company’s tonnage recycled by 10 times while increasing its workforce by six times.
Prior to joining Synergy, Clayton worked in municipal government. He also founded an environmental and economic consulting company in West Virginia that focused on solid waste and recycling issues.
Attendees can hear Clayton moderate Tuesday, June 24, at the Electronics Recycling session titled "Country Roads: Rural and Small Market Recycling Options."
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