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Serving Greater WisconsinMilwaukee SPEorgMilwaukee SPEorg
Next Milwaukee SPE EventIN THIS ISSUE
NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
When Tuesday April 21st 2009Where Sheraton Brookfi eldTime 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations 845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation
Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentationsbull Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
bull WCTC ldquoEducating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industryrdquobull UW Madison ldquoEducation and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquobull UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquobull UW Platteville ldquoImplementation of Plastics Education to High School Studentsrdquobull UW Milwaukee ldquoCutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Com-posites Molding Simulationrdquobull Offi ce of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic amp composites industryrdquobull BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquobull MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certifi cationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attendbull Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibitsbull Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industrybull Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionalsbull Network for future funding needs of your own programsbull Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE websitebull Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunitiesbull Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizesbull Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
More information on page 12 and 13
Presidentrsquos Column
New SPE Members
Meeting Schedule
Event Directions
Apply for the 2009 Future 50 Award
Become a Sponsor March 17th Meeting Report
WI Bioplastic Playbook
WI Offi ce on Energy Independence News
Annual Education amp Material Action April
MKE SPE Goes to NPE
Meeting Minutes
Education Foundation Corner
Focus on Energy Grant Application
Employment Corner
Chicago SPE Information
Guest Night Harley Museum Tour
Aluminum Tooling Event
Third Back Page Policies
Board of Directors
Sponsors
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April 2009 - Vol 28 No 08
Future Events
April 21st 2009Annual Education Night and Material Auction
May 20th 2009Guest Night Harley Davidson Museum Tour
June 13th 2009Milwaukee SPE SummerClassic
Annual Education amp Career NightTo Register for a meeting event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262-781-7122 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom and include
1 Event you are signing up for2 Number of attendees3 Your name4 Company5 Address6 City State Zip7 Telephone 8 Membership Information (Member or Non-Member)
ldquoFrom the Hopperrdquo By Vic Baez Triangle Tool CorporationPresidentrsquos Column
April 2009
In case you have not noticed it ndash it is Spring While we may not be experiencing the warm tropical breezes as our southern state friends there are still signs all around us One of those signs (besides March Mad-ness and a Big Ten team being in the fi nals) is elec-tion time for our sections board of directorThis year we tried something new ndash online voting I would like to thank Doug Spencer our web manager and newsletter editor for coordinating this smooth transition While we still received a few mail in ballots the rest of the voting was done securely and effi ciently online
The results are tallied and I want to personally thank you for your help in assembling our new team Now we all know the basic defi nition of team ldquoA group of people working to a common goalrdquo but that defi ni-tion needs to be further developed I like the defi nition I saw in a recent trade magazine article that goes something like this ldquoA real team is a group of people who leverage each otherrsquos strengths overcome each otherrsquos weaknesses while working towards a com-mon goalrdquo
We were very fortunate to have such a strong team and this year we welcome two new faces to board positions Fred Stanek and Doug Spencer In addition we welcome back both Pete Kambouris (president elect) and Mike Kirst Please make sure that you con-gratulate these guys for their commitment to making your section the very best I am absolutely positive that the combination of efforts put forth by ALL our
board members adhoc and elected will continue to drive the success of our section
With that I would like to remind you of the great events that we have scheduled for the remainder of this year ndash your attendance and participation is re-quiredhellip
bull April 16 ndash Aluminum Tooling Technology Days at WCTC (co-sponsored with PSG Hot Runner Sys tems)bull April 21 ndash Annual Education and Career Night Ma terials Auction (keynote Milwaukee County Execu tive Scott Walker)bull May 20 ndash Guest Night at the Harley Davidson Mu seum and Wisconsin Clubbull July 13 ndash Summer Classic Golf and Fishing Outing And next year is already booking up with great facil ity tours Extrusion Mini-Tec and morehellip So do not be a bench warmer Get on your uniform and get on the fi eld
As always enjoy the day
Vic
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and Tooling Needsrdquo
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STEEL EMBOSSING DIES
Phone (262) 786-4521 Fax (262) 786-8110 email infowi-engravingcom2435 South 170th Street New Berlin WI 53151
This Monthrsquos Milwaukee SPE New Member ListWelcome New Members
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OMEGA TOOL INCN93 W14430 Whittaker WayMenomonee Falls WI 53051(262) 255-0205FAX (262) 255-3964wwwomega-toolcom
Design Build amp Sample High Production Plastic Injection Moldsbull Solid Model Designbull 5 Axis High Speed Machiningbull In-House Mold Sampling
Mold Supplies Inc
Daniel Konrath
W188 N11758 Maple Rd
Phone (262) 255-4140Fax (262) 255-1131
E-mail danmoldsuppliesbizwwwmoldsuppliesbiz
Germantown WI 53022
Not available at the time of release
CO INCSINCE1945
Mold Components amp Supplies
Since 1945 ServiceQuality
403 S Hawley Rd Milwaukee WI 53214(Phone) 414-771-9270 (Fax) 414-771- 9043
bull Core amp Ejector Pins
bull Guide Pins amp Bushings
bull Holding amp Lift Magnets
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bull Polishing Items
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Website WWWelsimethcom Email infoelsimethcom
Milwaukee SPE20082009 Meeting Schedule
04
To Register for a meeting event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262-781-7122 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom and include
1 Event you are signing up for2 Number of attendees3 Attendee names4 Company5 Address6 City State Zip7 Telephone 8 E-Mail Address9 Membership Information (Member or Non-Member)
DATE09-14-2008
10-21-2008
11-18-2008
12-12-2008
01-20-2009
02-19-2009
03-17-2009
04-21-2009
05-20-2009
07-13-2009
TOPICSPEAKERMilwaukee SPE Motorcycle Ride
SPE Injection Molding MiniTec 2008 Emerging Technologies amp Materials Nanotechnologies amp Biopolymers
InPro Plant Tour
Milwaukee SPE Christmas Party
Making More Money by Molding Better Parts
The Value of Marketing Your Company in a Down Economy
Executive Roundtable (Town Hall Meeting)
Annual Education Night amp Material AuctionKeynote Speaker Scott Walker (MilwaukeeCounty Executive)
Guest Night Harley Davidson Museum Tour
Milwaukee SPE Summer Classic
LOCATIONMukwonago to Lake Geneva
Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel
Muskego Wisconsin
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Milwaukee WI
Mequon Country Club
MoldPart Design amp EngineeringMoldmaking (InjectionDie-Cast)MoldPart QualificationProcess DevelopmentProduction MoldingValue Added OperationsAutomated AssembliesAutomation SystemsTurn Key Manufacturing SystemsMultishot TechnologiesWater Injection Technologies
Providing High QualityMoldPart Design amp EngineeringMoldmaking (InjectionDie-Cast)MoldPart QualificationProcess DevelopmentProduction MoldingValue Added OperationsAutomated AssembliesAutomation SystemsTurn Key Manufacturing SystemsMultishot TechnologiesWater Injection Technologies
W188 N11707 Maple Rd Germantown WI 53022 Ph 262-255-5790Fax 262-255-7206 E-Mail contactmgstechcom Web mgstechcom
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1982 - 2007years of excellence
Annual Education Night and Material Auction (April 21st 2009)Event Directions
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VacuumUnits
RotaryPlatens
Portable Injection Units
Horizontal PortableInjection Unit
Hot RunnerControllers
Our injection unit technology easily converts a single shot machine into amultishot machine More information amp specifications at wwwmultishotcom
MGS Mfg Group W188 N11707 Maple Rd Germantown WI 53022 Ph 262-255-5790 contactmgstechcom multishotcom
Silicone
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Available
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel(Just south of Brookfield Square Mall)
375 South Moorland RoadBrookfield Wisconsin 53005
Room reservation 262-786-1100
BrookfieldSquare
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Save the date for the 2009 Future 50 Awards Luncheonon September 17 2009
MMACCOSBE began the Future 50 program in 1980 to recognize the outstanding achievements of local fast-growing entrepreneurs
Milwaukeersquos Future 50 Program recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven county region that have been in business for at least three years and have shown signifi cant revenue and employment growth
The companies are honored at the annual Future 50 Luncheon are highlighted in the MMACrsquos Membership Directory and are often featured in news articles published by the local media
Herersquos what yoursquoll receive if your companyrsquos performance puts you on the Future 50 list
1 Free newspaper and on-line publicity and a profi le in BizTimes Milwaukee special Future 50 section2 Use of the Future 50 logo for your marketing efforts4 The chance to be one of the Fastest Five (announced at the luncheon)5 A wall plaque to share success with employees and customers every day6 One award on the way to earning the Master Mettle award - given to three-time winners
06
Apply for the 2009 Future 50 Award
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Application Deadline Thursday April 30 2009
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53008-133012550 Robin Lane
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Milwaukee SPE Newsletter amp WebsiteBecome a Sponsor
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Newsletter Ad SizesStandard 375rdquo X 2rdquo = $350 (Includes a link to your companyrsquos website on milwaukeespeorg)
Other SizesComposed as even multiples of standard ad sizes priced as such - Example A double business card ad costs 2x$350 or $700
Ad Submission FormatsCamera ready artwork or digital fi le - NON-RETURNABLE eps pdf (Acrobat) ai (Illustrator) doc (Microsoft Word) jpg or tif (Image fi les should be at least 300dpi)
PaymentCash or Check preferredCredit Card is also acceptable
Send Payment ToMilwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers17125C West Bluemound RoadPMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Publishing YearSeptember through June (10 issues) - Ads for partial publishing year are on a prorated basis
Advertising ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Send Artwork ToDoug Spencer3750 S 15th PlaceMilwaukee WI 53221nezzerxgmailcom
Deadline for submission of new ads or changes to existing ads is the fi rst of each month All changes will be subject to a $15 change set-up fee
Newsletter ChairmanGeorge ShierPH 262-335-0934gvshierhotmailcom
Newsletter EditorDoug Spencernezzerxgmailcom
Wisconsin
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Light Curtains and interlockswitches for machine safeguarding
Timers counters programmablesequence controllers
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TELEPHONE 9204379108 FAX 9204371992
1-800-DO-ULTRA
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PLASTICS ENGINEERING COMPANY
THERMOSET RESINS AND MOLDING COMPOUNDS FOR INDUSTRY
Sheboygan Wisconsin
WE BUY SCRAP PLASTICRandy Roeder
Phone (414) 393-0300414) 393-0900
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccomrandymaterialrecoveryinccom
8100 West Florist AvenueMilwaukeeWI 53218
erisys Registrars
plastics
ISO 90012000 Certified
WPIMODERN IS AN AWARD WINNING FULL SERVICEPROVIDER OF IN HOUSE SOLUTIONS INCLUDING
Contact Us at infoWPIMODERNcom 920-337-2202
Component Design amp Product Development including Prototyping Featuring Design for Manufacturing amp Design for AssemblyCustom Injection Molded Components Assemblies (35) Machines Ranging From 55 - 950 TonMetal Stamping amp Powder Coat PaintingCustom Metal FabricatingPackaging Warehousing amp DistributionStocking Programs to Fit Your Requirements
wwwWPIMODERNcom920-337-2202
wwwWPIVALLEYcom920-337-2211
MODERN
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a division of WPIplating ampfabricating
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By Ray CiezkiMarch 17th Meeting Wrap Up
09
The March meeting was another success using a panel format with the topic being ldquoWorking Together for a Con-tinued Dynamic Plastics Industry in Milwaukee Wiscon-sinrdquo There was good positive feedback from attendees and in depth discussionquestions between attendees and panelists There were a set of questions sent to the panelists before the meeting and then there was an open forum from the audience to ask questions
Mike Thomas was the moderator and kept questions and discussion fl owing at good pace Our panel members were picked from top representatives from the Plastics Industry Education and Government The panelists included
Glenn Kennedy ndash Executive Vice President- Plant Op-erations -InPro Corporation Mike Lovell - Dean of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bob Dealey ndash President Mold Engineering Inc Rich Zipperer ndash State Representative- 98th Assembly District
This was good meeting to hear how industry educa-tion and government are meeting the challenges of this year to keep the plastics industry strong in Wisconsin We must all work together to keep the plastics industry growing There were over 55 in attendance
March 17th Meeting Blog (httpbioplasticplaybookblogspotcom)WI Bioplastic Playbook Excerpt
10
Wisconsin Bioplastic Daily Briefi ng Editors notethis entry scratches the surface of the discussion last night and please come back for future updates
We took the WBDB to the Milwaukee SPE section meeting last night and once again they did not disap-point The Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and last nights discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be in-volved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way message
The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wiscon-sin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer
The most important aspect to note is the wide range of experts that spoke and the depth of knowledge they have to create the strong workforce We highly suggest you follow the links provided to learn more about these highly intuitive speakers
Speaker Bob Dealey provided one very exciting mo-ment for us here at WBDB when he noted that fi ve of the most innovative and dynamic tool amp die companies reside right here in Wisconsin Why was this exciting you ask WBDB sat next to the representative from DY-NAMIC and sure enough they were mentioned in the top fi ve Prior to being announced as one of the most innovative in the nation we talked caprsquos and closures
Why so exciting Because DYNAMIC along with others such as Triangle Die amp Tool and the rest of the tool and die companies will play a critical role in the expansion of bioplastic You canrsquot produce a plastic part without a mold to either push or pull the material through As wersquove learned no one mold works with all plastic espe-cially when it comes to bioplastic
UW Milwaukee EventProduct Realization Developing Innovative New Products in an Increasingly Global Economy
Learn innovative approaches and design processes for developing new products with multi-disciplinary teams often located worldwide Study strategies for optimizing multiple phases of the product realization process including requirements defi nition concept generation concept selection prototype generation design for manufacturing testing and market penetration Work on actual new product concepts and take them through each phase of the nonlinear process to produce a working prototype
Mon-Tue August 3-4 8am-430pm each dayInstructor Michael A LovellFee $890Program No 4830-8501
SPE and SME members will receive a 20 discount also PEs will receive a 20 discount Current undergraduate engineering students will receive a 50 discount
Promoting Our Wisconsin Energy Resources Achieving 25 x 25 17 West Main St Madison WI 53702 608-261-6609
httppowerwisconsingov
SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
6303 W INDUSTRIAL DRIVEMEQUON WISCONSIN 53092262-242-0870 FAX 262-242-3105wwwsnidermoldcom
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
]
Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
Failure analysis Fatigue studies Accelerated aging studies - UV - Temperature - Humidity - Abrasion Corrosion analysis Compositional analysis 3AFDA evaluations Mechanical properties Legal support Weld engineering R amp D consultation Onsite examinations
Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
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Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
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GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
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ldquoFrom the Hopperrdquo By Vic Baez Triangle Tool CorporationPresidentrsquos Column
April 2009
In case you have not noticed it ndash it is Spring While we may not be experiencing the warm tropical breezes as our southern state friends there are still signs all around us One of those signs (besides March Mad-ness and a Big Ten team being in the fi nals) is elec-tion time for our sections board of directorThis year we tried something new ndash online voting I would like to thank Doug Spencer our web manager and newsletter editor for coordinating this smooth transition While we still received a few mail in ballots the rest of the voting was done securely and effi ciently online
The results are tallied and I want to personally thank you for your help in assembling our new team Now we all know the basic defi nition of team ldquoA group of people working to a common goalrdquo but that defi ni-tion needs to be further developed I like the defi nition I saw in a recent trade magazine article that goes something like this ldquoA real team is a group of people who leverage each otherrsquos strengths overcome each otherrsquos weaknesses while working towards a com-mon goalrdquo
We were very fortunate to have such a strong team and this year we welcome two new faces to board positions Fred Stanek and Doug Spencer In addition we welcome back both Pete Kambouris (president elect) and Mike Kirst Please make sure that you con-gratulate these guys for their commitment to making your section the very best I am absolutely positive that the combination of efforts put forth by ALL our
board members adhoc and elected will continue to drive the success of our section
With that I would like to remind you of the great events that we have scheduled for the remainder of this year ndash your attendance and participation is re-quiredhellip
bull April 16 ndash Aluminum Tooling Technology Days at WCTC (co-sponsored with PSG Hot Runner Sys tems)bull April 21 ndash Annual Education and Career Night Ma terials Auction (keynote Milwaukee County Execu tive Scott Walker)bull May 20 ndash Guest Night at the Harley Davidson Mu seum and Wisconsin Clubbull July 13 ndash Summer Classic Golf and Fishing Outing And next year is already booking up with great facil ity tours Extrusion Mini-Tec and morehellip So do not be a bench warmer Get on your uniform and get on the fi eld
As always enjoy the day
Vic
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Milwaukee SPE20082009 Meeting Schedule
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To Register for a meeting event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262-781-7122 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom and include
1 Event you are signing up for2 Number of attendees3 Attendee names4 Company5 Address6 City State Zip7 Telephone 8 E-Mail Address9 Membership Information (Member or Non-Member)
DATE09-14-2008
10-21-2008
11-18-2008
12-12-2008
01-20-2009
02-19-2009
03-17-2009
04-21-2009
05-20-2009
07-13-2009
TOPICSPEAKERMilwaukee SPE Motorcycle Ride
SPE Injection Molding MiniTec 2008 Emerging Technologies amp Materials Nanotechnologies amp Biopolymers
InPro Plant Tour
Milwaukee SPE Christmas Party
Making More Money by Molding Better Parts
The Value of Marketing Your Company in a Down Economy
Executive Roundtable (Town Hall Meeting)
Annual Education Night amp Material AuctionKeynote Speaker Scott Walker (MilwaukeeCounty Executive)
Guest Night Harley Davidson Museum Tour
Milwaukee SPE Summer Classic
LOCATIONMukwonago to Lake Geneva
Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel
Muskego Wisconsin
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
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By Ray CiezkiMarch 17th Meeting Wrap Up
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The March meeting was another success using a panel format with the topic being ldquoWorking Together for a Con-tinued Dynamic Plastics Industry in Milwaukee Wiscon-sinrdquo There was good positive feedback from attendees and in depth discussionquestions between attendees and panelists There were a set of questions sent to the panelists before the meeting and then there was an open forum from the audience to ask questions
Mike Thomas was the moderator and kept questions and discussion fl owing at good pace Our panel members were picked from top representatives from the Plastics Industry Education and Government The panelists included
Glenn Kennedy ndash Executive Vice President- Plant Op-erations -InPro Corporation Mike Lovell - Dean of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bob Dealey ndash President Mold Engineering Inc Rich Zipperer ndash State Representative- 98th Assembly District
This was good meeting to hear how industry educa-tion and government are meeting the challenges of this year to keep the plastics industry strong in Wisconsin We must all work together to keep the plastics industry growing There were over 55 in attendance
March 17th Meeting Blog (httpbioplasticplaybookblogspotcom)WI Bioplastic Playbook Excerpt
10
Wisconsin Bioplastic Daily Briefi ng Editors notethis entry scratches the surface of the discussion last night and please come back for future updates
We took the WBDB to the Milwaukee SPE section meeting last night and once again they did not disap-point The Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and last nights discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be in-volved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way message
The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wiscon-sin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer
The most important aspect to note is the wide range of experts that spoke and the depth of knowledge they have to create the strong workforce We highly suggest you follow the links provided to learn more about these highly intuitive speakers
Speaker Bob Dealey provided one very exciting mo-ment for us here at WBDB when he noted that fi ve of the most innovative and dynamic tool amp die companies reside right here in Wisconsin Why was this exciting you ask WBDB sat next to the representative from DY-NAMIC and sure enough they were mentioned in the top fi ve Prior to being announced as one of the most innovative in the nation we talked caprsquos and closures
Why so exciting Because DYNAMIC along with others such as Triangle Die amp Tool and the rest of the tool and die companies will play a critical role in the expansion of bioplastic You canrsquot produce a plastic part without a mold to either push or pull the material through As wersquove learned no one mold works with all plastic espe-cially when it comes to bioplastic
UW Milwaukee EventProduct Realization Developing Innovative New Products in an Increasingly Global Economy
Learn innovative approaches and design processes for developing new products with multi-disciplinary teams often located worldwide Study strategies for optimizing multiple phases of the product realization process including requirements defi nition concept generation concept selection prototype generation design for manufacturing testing and market penetration Work on actual new product concepts and take them through each phase of the nonlinear process to produce a working prototype
Mon-Tue August 3-4 8am-430pm each dayInstructor Michael A LovellFee $890Program No 4830-8501
SPE and SME members will receive a 20 discount also PEs will receive a 20 discount Current undergraduate engineering students will receive a 50 discount
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SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
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Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
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Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
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Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
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Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
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POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
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wwwbadgercolorcom
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wwwdisinspectioncom
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wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
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This Monthrsquos Milwaukee SPE New Member ListWelcome New Members
03
OMEGA TOOL INCN93 W14430 Whittaker WayMenomonee Falls WI 53051(262) 255-0205FAX (262) 255-3964wwwomega-toolcom
Design Build amp Sample High Production Plastic Injection Moldsbull Solid Model Designbull 5 Axis High Speed Machiningbull In-House Mold Sampling
Mold Supplies Inc
Daniel Konrath
W188 N11758 Maple Rd
Phone (262) 255-4140Fax (262) 255-1131
E-mail danmoldsuppliesbizwwwmoldsuppliesbiz
Germantown WI 53022
Not available at the time of release
CO INCSINCE1945
Mold Components amp Supplies
Since 1945 ServiceQuality
403 S Hawley Rd Milwaukee WI 53214(Phone) 414-771-9270 (Fax) 414-771- 9043
bull Core amp Ejector Pins
bull Guide Pins amp Bushings
bull Holding amp Lift Magnets
bull Mold Release amp Cleaners
bull Polishing Items
bull Spring Loaded Devices
bull Vacuum Cups amp Generators
bull Wearplates amp Gibs
Website WWWelsimethcom Email infoelsimethcom
Milwaukee SPE20082009 Meeting Schedule
04
To Register for a meeting event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262-781-7122 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom and include
1 Event you are signing up for2 Number of attendees3 Attendee names4 Company5 Address6 City State Zip7 Telephone 8 E-Mail Address9 Membership Information (Member or Non-Member)
DATE09-14-2008
10-21-2008
11-18-2008
12-12-2008
01-20-2009
02-19-2009
03-17-2009
04-21-2009
05-20-2009
07-13-2009
TOPICSPEAKERMilwaukee SPE Motorcycle Ride
SPE Injection Molding MiniTec 2008 Emerging Technologies amp Materials Nanotechnologies amp Biopolymers
InPro Plant Tour
Milwaukee SPE Christmas Party
Making More Money by Molding Better Parts
The Value of Marketing Your Company in a Down Economy
Executive Roundtable (Town Hall Meeting)
Annual Education Night amp Material AuctionKeynote Speaker Scott Walker (MilwaukeeCounty Executive)
Guest Night Harley Davidson Museum Tour
Milwaukee SPE Summer Classic
LOCATIONMukwonago to Lake Geneva
Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel
Muskego Wisconsin
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Milwaukee WI
Mequon Country Club
MoldPart Design amp EngineeringMoldmaking (InjectionDie-Cast)MoldPart QualificationProcess DevelopmentProduction MoldingValue Added OperationsAutomated AssembliesAutomation SystemsTurn Key Manufacturing SystemsMultishot TechnologiesWater Injection Technologies
Providing High QualityMoldPart Design amp EngineeringMoldmaking (InjectionDie-Cast)MoldPart QualificationProcess DevelopmentProduction MoldingValue Added OperationsAutomated AssembliesAutomation SystemsTurn Key Manufacturing SystemsMultishot TechnologiesWater Injection Technologies
W188 N11707 Maple Rd Germantown WI 53022 Ph 262-255-5790Fax 262-255-7206 E-Mail contactmgstechcom Web mgstechcom
ENGINEERING FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
1982 - 2007years of excellence
Annual Education Night and Material Auction (April 21st 2009)Event Directions
05
VacuumUnits
RotaryPlatens
Portable Injection Units
Horizontal PortableInjection Unit
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By Ray CiezkiMarch 17th Meeting Wrap Up
09
The March meeting was another success using a panel format with the topic being ldquoWorking Together for a Con-tinued Dynamic Plastics Industry in Milwaukee Wiscon-sinrdquo There was good positive feedback from attendees and in depth discussionquestions between attendees and panelists There were a set of questions sent to the panelists before the meeting and then there was an open forum from the audience to ask questions
Mike Thomas was the moderator and kept questions and discussion fl owing at good pace Our panel members were picked from top representatives from the Plastics Industry Education and Government The panelists included
Glenn Kennedy ndash Executive Vice President- Plant Op-erations -InPro Corporation Mike Lovell - Dean of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bob Dealey ndash President Mold Engineering Inc Rich Zipperer ndash State Representative- 98th Assembly District
This was good meeting to hear how industry educa-tion and government are meeting the challenges of this year to keep the plastics industry strong in Wisconsin We must all work together to keep the plastics industry growing There were over 55 in attendance
March 17th Meeting Blog (httpbioplasticplaybookblogspotcom)WI Bioplastic Playbook Excerpt
10
Wisconsin Bioplastic Daily Briefi ng Editors notethis entry scratches the surface of the discussion last night and please come back for future updates
We took the WBDB to the Milwaukee SPE section meeting last night and once again they did not disap-point The Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and last nights discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be in-volved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way message
The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wiscon-sin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer
The most important aspect to note is the wide range of experts that spoke and the depth of knowledge they have to create the strong workforce We highly suggest you follow the links provided to learn more about these highly intuitive speakers
Speaker Bob Dealey provided one very exciting mo-ment for us here at WBDB when he noted that fi ve of the most innovative and dynamic tool amp die companies reside right here in Wisconsin Why was this exciting you ask WBDB sat next to the representative from DY-NAMIC and sure enough they were mentioned in the top fi ve Prior to being announced as one of the most innovative in the nation we talked caprsquos and closures
Why so exciting Because DYNAMIC along with others such as Triangle Die amp Tool and the rest of the tool and die companies will play a critical role in the expansion of bioplastic You canrsquot produce a plastic part without a mold to either push or pull the material through As wersquove learned no one mold works with all plastic espe-cially when it comes to bioplastic
UW Milwaukee EventProduct Realization Developing Innovative New Products in an Increasingly Global Economy
Learn innovative approaches and design processes for developing new products with multi-disciplinary teams often located worldwide Study strategies for optimizing multiple phases of the product realization process including requirements defi nition concept generation concept selection prototype generation design for manufacturing testing and market penetration Work on actual new product concepts and take them through each phase of the nonlinear process to produce a working prototype
Mon-Tue August 3-4 8am-430pm each dayInstructor Michael A LovellFee $890Program No 4830-8501
SPE and SME members will receive a 20 discount also PEs will receive a 20 discount Current undergraduate engineering students will receive a 50 discount
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SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
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Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
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Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
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By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
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Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
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Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
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SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
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GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
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Omega Tool Inc
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Milwaukee SPE20082009 Meeting Schedule
04
To Register for a meeting event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262-781-7122 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom and include
1 Event you are signing up for2 Number of attendees3 Attendee names4 Company5 Address6 City State Zip7 Telephone 8 E-Mail Address9 Membership Information (Member or Non-Member)
DATE09-14-2008
10-21-2008
11-18-2008
12-12-2008
01-20-2009
02-19-2009
03-17-2009
04-21-2009
05-20-2009
07-13-2009
TOPICSPEAKERMilwaukee SPE Motorcycle Ride
SPE Injection Molding MiniTec 2008 Emerging Technologies amp Materials Nanotechnologies amp Biopolymers
InPro Plant Tour
Milwaukee SPE Christmas Party
Making More Money by Molding Better Parts
The Value of Marketing Your Company in a Down Economy
Executive Roundtable (Town Hall Meeting)
Annual Education Night amp Material AuctionKeynote Speaker Scott Walker (MilwaukeeCounty Executive)
Guest Night Harley Davidson Museum Tour
Milwaukee SPE Summer Classic
LOCATIONMukwonago to Lake Geneva
Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel
Muskego Wisconsin
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfi eld Hotel
Milwaukee WI
Mequon Country Club
MoldPart Design amp EngineeringMoldmaking (InjectionDie-Cast)MoldPart QualificationProcess DevelopmentProduction MoldingValue Added OperationsAutomated AssembliesAutomation SystemsTurn Key Manufacturing SystemsMultishot TechnologiesWater Injection Technologies
Providing High QualityMoldPart Design amp EngineeringMoldmaking (InjectionDie-Cast)MoldPart QualificationProcess DevelopmentProduction MoldingValue Added OperationsAutomated AssembliesAutomation SystemsTurn Key Manufacturing SystemsMultishot TechnologiesWater Injection Technologies
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1982 - 2007years of excellence
Annual Education Night and Material Auction (April 21st 2009)Event Directions
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VacuumUnits
RotaryPlatens
Portable Injection Units
Horizontal PortableInjection Unit
Hot RunnerControllers
Our injection unit technology easily converts a single shot machine into amultishot machine More information amp specifications at wwwmultishotcom
MGS Mfg Group W188 N11707 Maple Rd Germantown WI 53022 Ph 262-255-5790 contactmgstechcom multishotcom
Silicone
Models
Available
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel(Just south of Brookfield Square Mall)
375 South Moorland RoadBrookfield Wisconsin 53005
Room reservation 262-786-1100
BrookfieldSquare
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Club
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Save the date for the 2009 Future 50 Awards Luncheonon September 17 2009
MMACCOSBE began the Future 50 program in 1980 to recognize the outstanding achievements of local fast-growing entrepreneurs
Milwaukeersquos Future 50 Program recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven county region that have been in business for at least three years and have shown signifi cant revenue and employment growth
The companies are honored at the annual Future 50 Luncheon are highlighted in the MMACrsquos Membership Directory and are often featured in news articles published by the local media
Herersquos what yoursquoll receive if your companyrsquos performance puts you on the Future 50 list
1 Free newspaper and on-line publicity and a profi le in BizTimes Milwaukee special Future 50 section2 Use of the Future 50 logo for your marketing efforts4 The chance to be one of the Fastest Five (announced at the luncheon)5 A wall plaque to share success with employees and customers every day6 One award on the way to earning the Master Mettle award - given to three-time winners
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Apply for the 2009 Future 50 Award
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815-363-0025815-363-0025
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53008-133012550 Robin Lane
53005-1398
(262) 783-5938 Fax (262) 783-5061
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter amp WebsiteBecome a Sponsor
07
Newsletter Ad SizesStandard 375rdquo X 2rdquo = $350 (Includes a link to your companyrsquos website on milwaukeespeorg)
Other SizesComposed as even multiples of standard ad sizes priced as such - Example A double business card ad costs 2x$350 or $700
Ad Submission FormatsCamera ready artwork or digital fi le - NON-RETURNABLE eps pdf (Acrobat) ai (Illustrator) doc (Microsoft Word) jpg or tif (Image fi les should be at least 300dpi)
PaymentCash or Check preferredCredit Card is also acceptable
Send Payment ToMilwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers17125C West Bluemound RoadPMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Publishing YearSeptember through June (10 issues) - Ads for partial publishing year are on a prorated basis
Advertising ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Send Artwork ToDoug Spencer3750 S 15th PlaceMilwaukee WI 53221nezzerxgmailcom
Deadline for submission of new ads or changes to existing ads is the fi rst of each month All changes will be subject to a $15 change set-up fee
Newsletter ChairmanGeorge ShierPH 262-335-0934gvshierhotmailcom
Newsletter EditorDoug Spencernezzerxgmailcom
Wisconsin
Control Products for the Plastics IndustriesMACO Controllers for Extrusion Injectionand Blow Molding Single Loop PAIDControllers Thermocouples amp Accessories
Continuous accurate levelmeasurement of bulk plastics
Documenting Process CalibratorsHand Held Meters
Industrial Heaters - Band Cartridge and Coil
Light Curtains and interlockswitches for machine safeguarding
Timers counters programmablesequence controllers
control corp
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THERMOSET RESINS AND MOLDING COMPOUNDS FOR INDUSTRY
Sheboygan Wisconsin
WE BUY SCRAP PLASTICRandy Roeder
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wwwmaterialrecoveryinccomrandymaterialrecoveryinccom
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By Ray CiezkiMarch 17th Meeting Wrap Up
09
The March meeting was another success using a panel format with the topic being ldquoWorking Together for a Con-tinued Dynamic Plastics Industry in Milwaukee Wiscon-sinrdquo There was good positive feedback from attendees and in depth discussionquestions between attendees and panelists There were a set of questions sent to the panelists before the meeting and then there was an open forum from the audience to ask questions
Mike Thomas was the moderator and kept questions and discussion fl owing at good pace Our panel members were picked from top representatives from the Plastics Industry Education and Government The panelists included
Glenn Kennedy ndash Executive Vice President- Plant Op-erations -InPro Corporation Mike Lovell - Dean of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bob Dealey ndash President Mold Engineering Inc Rich Zipperer ndash State Representative- 98th Assembly District
This was good meeting to hear how industry educa-tion and government are meeting the challenges of this year to keep the plastics industry strong in Wisconsin We must all work together to keep the plastics industry growing There were over 55 in attendance
March 17th Meeting Blog (httpbioplasticplaybookblogspotcom)WI Bioplastic Playbook Excerpt
10
Wisconsin Bioplastic Daily Briefi ng Editors notethis entry scratches the surface of the discussion last night and please come back for future updates
We took the WBDB to the Milwaukee SPE section meeting last night and once again they did not disap-point The Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and last nights discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be in-volved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way message
The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wiscon-sin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer
The most important aspect to note is the wide range of experts that spoke and the depth of knowledge they have to create the strong workforce We highly suggest you follow the links provided to learn more about these highly intuitive speakers
Speaker Bob Dealey provided one very exciting mo-ment for us here at WBDB when he noted that fi ve of the most innovative and dynamic tool amp die companies reside right here in Wisconsin Why was this exciting you ask WBDB sat next to the representative from DY-NAMIC and sure enough they were mentioned in the top fi ve Prior to being announced as one of the most innovative in the nation we talked caprsquos and closures
Why so exciting Because DYNAMIC along with others such as Triangle Die amp Tool and the rest of the tool and die companies will play a critical role in the expansion of bioplastic You canrsquot produce a plastic part without a mold to either push or pull the material through As wersquove learned no one mold works with all plastic espe-cially when it comes to bioplastic
UW Milwaukee EventProduct Realization Developing Innovative New Products in an Increasingly Global Economy
Learn innovative approaches and design processes for developing new products with multi-disciplinary teams often located worldwide Study strategies for optimizing multiple phases of the product realization process including requirements defi nition concept generation concept selection prototype generation design for manufacturing testing and market penetration Work on actual new product concepts and take them through each phase of the nonlinear process to produce a working prototype
Mon-Tue August 3-4 8am-430pm each dayInstructor Michael A LovellFee $890Program No 4830-8501
SPE and SME members will receive a 20 discount also PEs will receive a 20 discount Current undergraduate engineering students will receive a 50 discount
Promoting Our Wisconsin Energy Resources Achieving 25 x 25 17 West Main St Madison WI 53702 608-261-6609
httppowerwisconsingov
SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
6303 W INDUSTRIAL DRIVEMEQUON WISCONSIN 53092262-242-0870 FAX 262-242-3105wwwsnidermoldcom
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
]
Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
Failure analysis Fatigue studies Accelerated aging studies - UV - Temperature - Humidity - Abrasion Corrosion analysis Compositional analysis 3AFDA evaluations Mechanical properties Legal support Weld engineering R amp D consultation Onsite examinations
Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Save the date for the 2009 Future 50 Awards Luncheonon September 17 2009
MMACCOSBE began the Future 50 program in 1980 to recognize the outstanding achievements of local fast-growing entrepreneurs
Milwaukeersquos Future 50 Program recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven county region that have been in business for at least three years and have shown signifi cant revenue and employment growth
The companies are honored at the annual Future 50 Luncheon are highlighted in the MMACrsquos Membership Directory and are often featured in news articles published by the local media
Herersquos what yoursquoll receive if your companyrsquos performance puts you on the Future 50 list
1 Free newspaper and on-line publicity and a profi le in BizTimes Milwaukee special Future 50 section2 Use of the Future 50 logo for your marketing efforts4 The chance to be one of the Fastest Five (announced at the luncheon)5 A wall plaque to share success with employees and customers every day6 One award on the way to earning the Master Mettle award - given to three-time winners
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Apply for the 2009 Future 50 Award
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Milwaukee SPE Newsletter amp WebsiteBecome a Sponsor
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Newsletter Ad SizesStandard 375rdquo X 2rdquo = $350 (Includes a link to your companyrsquos website on milwaukeespeorg)
Other SizesComposed as even multiples of standard ad sizes priced as such - Example A double business card ad costs 2x$350 or $700
Ad Submission FormatsCamera ready artwork or digital fi le - NON-RETURNABLE eps pdf (Acrobat) ai (Illustrator) doc (Microsoft Word) jpg or tif (Image fi les should be at least 300dpi)
PaymentCash or Check preferredCredit Card is also acceptable
Send Payment ToMilwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers17125C West Bluemound RoadPMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Publishing YearSeptember through June (10 issues) - Ads for partial publishing year are on a prorated basis
Advertising ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Send Artwork ToDoug Spencer3750 S 15th PlaceMilwaukee WI 53221nezzerxgmailcom
Deadline for submission of new ads or changes to existing ads is the fi rst of each month All changes will be subject to a $15 change set-up fee
Newsletter ChairmanGeorge ShierPH 262-335-0934gvshierhotmailcom
Newsletter EditorDoug Spencernezzerxgmailcom
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By Ray CiezkiMarch 17th Meeting Wrap Up
09
The March meeting was another success using a panel format with the topic being ldquoWorking Together for a Con-tinued Dynamic Plastics Industry in Milwaukee Wiscon-sinrdquo There was good positive feedback from attendees and in depth discussionquestions between attendees and panelists There were a set of questions sent to the panelists before the meeting and then there was an open forum from the audience to ask questions
Mike Thomas was the moderator and kept questions and discussion fl owing at good pace Our panel members were picked from top representatives from the Plastics Industry Education and Government The panelists included
Glenn Kennedy ndash Executive Vice President- Plant Op-erations -InPro Corporation Mike Lovell - Dean of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bob Dealey ndash President Mold Engineering Inc Rich Zipperer ndash State Representative- 98th Assembly District
This was good meeting to hear how industry educa-tion and government are meeting the challenges of this year to keep the plastics industry strong in Wisconsin We must all work together to keep the plastics industry growing There were over 55 in attendance
March 17th Meeting Blog (httpbioplasticplaybookblogspotcom)WI Bioplastic Playbook Excerpt
10
Wisconsin Bioplastic Daily Briefi ng Editors notethis entry scratches the surface of the discussion last night and please come back for future updates
We took the WBDB to the Milwaukee SPE section meeting last night and once again they did not disap-point The Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and last nights discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be in-volved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way message
The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wiscon-sin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer
The most important aspect to note is the wide range of experts that spoke and the depth of knowledge they have to create the strong workforce We highly suggest you follow the links provided to learn more about these highly intuitive speakers
Speaker Bob Dealey provided one very exciting mo-ment for us here at WBDB when he noted that fi ve of the most innovative and dynamic tool amp die companies reside right here in Wisconsin Why was this exciting you ask WBDB sat next to the representative from DY-NAMIC and sure enough they were mentioned in the top fi ve Prior to being announced as one of the most innovative in the nation we talked caprsquos and closures
Why so exciting Because DYNAMIC along with others such as Triangle Die amp Tool and the rest of the tool and die companies will play a critical role in the expansion of bioplastic You canrsquot produce a plastic part without a mold to either push or pull the material through As wersquove learned no one mold works with all plastic espe-cially when it comes to bioplastic
UW Milwaukee EventProduct Realization Developing Innovative New Products in an Increasingly Global Economy
Learn innovative approaches and design processes for developing new products with multi-disciplinary teams often located worldwide Study strategies for optimizing multiple phases of the product realization process including requirements defi nition concept generation concept selection prototype generation design for manufacturing testing and market penetration Work on actual new product concepts and take them through each phase of the nonlinear process to produce a working prototype
Mon-Tue August 3-4 8am-430pm each dayInstructor Michael A LovellFee $890Program No 4830-8501
SPE and SME members will receive a 20 discount also PEs will receive a 20 discount Current undergraduate engineering students will receive a 50 discount
Promoting Our Wisconsin Energy Resources Achieving 25 x 25 17 West Main St Madison WI 53702 608-261-6609
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SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
6303 W INDUSTRIAL DRIVEMEQUON WISCONSIN 53092262-242-0870 FAX 262-242-3105wwwsnidermoldcom
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
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Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
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Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
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Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
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The March meeting was another success using a panel format with the topic being ldquoWorking Together for a Con-tinued Dynamic Plastics Industry in Milwaukee Wiscon-sinrdquo There was good positive feedback from attendees and in depth discussionquestions between attendees and panelists There were a set of questions sent to the panelists before the meeting and then there was an open forum from the audience to ask questions
Mike Thomas was the moderator and kept questions and discussion fl owing at good pace Our panel members were picked from top representatives from the Plastics Industry Education and Government The panelists included
Glenn Kennedy ndash Executive Vice President- Plant Op-erations -InPro Corporation Mike Lovell - Dean of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bob Dealey ndash President Mold Engineering Inc Rich Zipperer ndash State Representative- 98th Assembly District
This was good meeting to hear how industry educa-tion and government are meeting the challenges of this year to keep the plastics industry strong in Wisconsin We must all work together to keep the plastics industry growing There were over 55 in attendance
March 17th Meeting Blog (httpbioplasticplaybookblogspotcom)WI Bioplastic Playbook Excerpt
10
Wisconsin Bioplastic Daily Briefi ng Editors notethis entry scratches the surface of the discussion last night and please come back for future updates
We took the WBDB to the Milwaukee SPE section meeting last night and once again they did not disap-point The Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and last nights discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be in-volved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way message
The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wiscon-sin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer
The most important aspect to note is the wide range of experts that spoke and the depth of knowledge they have to create the strong workforce We highly suggest you follow the links provided to learn more about these highly intuitive speakers
Speaker Bob Dealey provided one very exciting mo-ment for us here at WBDB when he noted that fi ve of the most innovative and dynamic tool amp die companies reside right here in Wisconsin Why was this exciting you ask WBDB sat next to the representative from DY-NAMIC and sure enough they were mentioned in the top fi ve Prior to being announced as one of the most innovative in the nation we talked caprsquos and closures
Why so exciting Because DYNAMIC along with others such as Triangle Die amp Tool and the rest of the tool and die companies will play a critical role in the expansion of bioplastic You canrsquot produce a plastic part without a mold to either push or pull the material through As wersquove learned no one mold works with all plastic espe-cially when it comes to bioplastic
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SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
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Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
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Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
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By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
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POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Newsletter Ad SizesStandard 375rdquo X 2rdquo = $350 (Includes a link to your companyrsquos website on milwaukeespeorg)
Other SizesComposed as even multiples of standard ad sizes priced as such - Example A double business card ad costs 2x$350 or $700
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Publishing YearSeptember through June (10 issues) - Ads for partial publishing year are on a prorated basis
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By Ray CiezkiMarch 17th Meeting Wrap Up
09
The March meeting was another success using a panel format with the topic being ldquoWorking Together for a Con-tinued Dynamic Plastics Industry in Milwaukee Wiscon-sinrdquo There was good positive feedback from attendees and in depth discussionquestions between attendees and panelists There were a set of questions sent to the panelists before the meeting and then there was an open forum from the audience to ask questions
Mike Thomas was the moderator and kept questions and discussion fl owing at good pace Our panel members were picked from top representatives from the Plastics Industry Education and Government The panelists included
Glenn Kennedy ndash Executive Vice President- Plant Op-erations -InPro Corporation Mike Lovell - Dean of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bob Dealey ndash President Mold Engineering Inc Rich Zipperer ndash State Representative- 98th Assembly District
This was good meeting to hear how industry educa-tion and government are meeting the challenges of this year to keep the plastics industry strong in Wisconsin We must all work together to keep the plastics industry growing There were over 55 in attendance
March 17th Meeting Blog (httpbioplasticplaybookblogspotcom)WI Bioplastic Playbook Excerpt
10
Wisconsin Bioplastic Daily Briefi ng Editors notethis entry scratches the surface of the discussion last night and please come back for future updates
We took the WBDB to the Milwaukee SPE section meeting last night and once again they did not disap-point The Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and last nights discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be in-volved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way message
The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wiscon-sin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer
The most important aspect to note is the wide range of experts that spoke and the depth of knowledge they have to create the strong workforce We highly suggest you follow the links provided to learn more about these highly intuitive speakers
Speaker Bob Dealey provided one very exciting mo-ment for us here at WBDB when he noted that fi ve of the most innovative and dynamic tool amp die companies reside right here in Wisconsin Why was this exciting you ask WBDB sat next to the representative from DY-NAMIC and sure enough they were mentioned in the top fi ve Prior to being announced as one of the most innovative in the nation we talked caprsquos and closures
Why so exciting Because DYNAMIC along with others such as Triangle Die amp Tool and the rest of the tool and die companies will play a critical role in the expansion of bioplastic You canrsquot produce a plastic part without a mold to either push or pull the material through As wersquove learned no one mold works with all plastic espe-cially when it comes to bioplastic
UW Milwaukee EventProduct Realization Developing Innovative New Products in an Increasingly Global Economy
Learn innovative approaches and design processes for developing new products with multi-disciplinary teams often located worldwide Study strategies for optimizing multiple phases of the product realization process including requirements defi nition concept generation concept selection prototype generation design for manufacturing testing and market penetration Work on actual new product concepts and take them through each phase of the nonlinear process to produce a working prototype
Mon-Tue August 3-4 8am-430pm each dayInstructor Michael A LovellFee $890Program No 4830-8501
SPE and SME members will receive a 20 discount also PEs will receive a 20 discount Current undergraduate engineering students will receive a 50 discount
Promoting Our Wisconsin Energy Resources Achieving 25 x 25 17 West Main St Madison WI 53702 608-261-6609
httppowerwisconsingov
SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
6303 W INDUSTRIAL DRIVEMEQUON WISCONSIN 53092262-242-0870 FAX 262-242-3105wwwsnidermoldcom
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
]
Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
Failure analysis Fatigue studies Accelerated aging studies - UV - Temperature - Humidity - Abrasion Corrosion analysis Compositional analysis 3AFDA evaluations Mechanical properties Legal support Weld engineering R amp D consultation Onsite examinations
Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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By Ray CiezkiMarch 17th Meeting Wrap Up
09
The March meeting was another success using a panel format with the topic being ldquoWorking Together for a Con-tinued Dynamic Plastics Industry in Milwaukee Wiscon-sinrdquo There was good positive feedback from attendees and in depth discussionquestions between attendees and panelists There were a set of questions sent to the panelists before the meeting and then there was an open forum from the audience to ask questions
Mike Thomas was the moderator and kept questions and discussion fl owing at good pace Our panel members were picked from top representatives from the Plastics Industry Education and Government The panelists included
Glenn Kennedy ndash Executive Vice President- Plant Op-erations -InPro Corporation Mike Lovell - Dean of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bob Dealey ndash President Mold Engineering Inc Rich Zipperer ndash State Representative- 98th Assembly District
This was good meeting to hear how industry educa-tion and government are meeting the challenges of this year to keep the plastics industry strong in Wisconsin We must all work together to keep the plastics industry growing There were over 55 in attendance
March 17th Meeting Blog (httpbioplasticplaybookblogspotcom)WI Bioplastic Playbook Excerpt
10
Wisconsin Bioplastic Daily Briefi ng Editors notethis entry scratches the surface of the discussion last night and please come back for future updates
We took the WBDB to the Milwaukee SPE section meeting last night and once again they did not disap-point The Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and last nights discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be in-volved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way message
The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wiscon-sin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer
The most important aspect to note is the wide range of experts that spoke and the depth of knowledge they have to create the strong workforce We highly suggest you follow the links provided to learn more about these highly intuitive speakers
Speaker Bob Dealey provided one very exciting mo-ment for us here at WBDB when he noted that fi ve of the most innovative and dynamic tool amp die companies reside right here in Wisconsin Why was this exciting you ask WBDB sat next to the representative from DY-NAMIC and sure enough they were mentioned in the top fi ve Prior to being announced as one of the most innovative in the nation we talked caprsquos and closures
Why so exciting Because DYNAMIC along with others such as Triangle Die amp Tool and the rest of the tool and die companies will play a critical role in the expansion of bioplastic You canrsquot produce a plastic part without a mold to either push or pull the material through As wersquove learned no one mold works with all plastic espe-cially when it comes to bioplastic
UW Milwaukee EventProduct Realization Developing Innovative New Products in an Increasingly Global Economy
Learn innovative approaches and design processes for developing new products with multi-disciplinary teams often located worldwide Study strategies for optimizing multiple phases of the product realization process including requirements defi nition concept generation concept selection prototype generation design for manufacturing testing and market penetration Work on actual new product concepts and take them through each phase of the nonlinear process to produce a working prototype
Mon-Tue August 3-4 8am-430pm each dayInstructor Michael A LovellFee $890Program No 4830-8501
SPE and SME members will receive a 20 discount also PEs will receive a 20 discount Current undergraduate engineering students will receive a 50 discount
Promoting Our Wisconsin Energy Resources Achieving 25 x 25 17 West Main St Madison WI 53702 608-261-6609
httppowerwisconsingov
SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
6303 W INDUSTRIAL DRIVEMEQUON WISCONSIN 53092262-242-0870 FAX 262-242-3105wwwsnidermoldcom
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
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Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
Failure analysis Fatigue studies Accelerated aging studies - UV - Temperature - Humidity - Abrasion Corrosion analysis Compositional analysis 3AFDA evaluations Mechanical properties Legal support Weld engineering R amp D consultation Onsite examinations
Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
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POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
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Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
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By Ray CiezkiMarch 17th Meeting Wrap Up
09
The March meeting was another success using a panel format with the topic being ldquoWorking Together for a Con-tinued Dynamic Plastics Industry in Milwaukee Wiscon-sinrdquo There was good positive feedback from attendees and in depth discussionquestions between attendees and panelists There were a set of questions sent to the panelists before the meeting and then there was an open forum from the audience to ask questions
Mike Thomas was the moderator and kept questions and discussion fl owing at good pace Our panel members were picked from top representatives from the Plastics Industry Education and Government The panelists included
Glenn Kennedy ndash Executive Vice President- Plant Op-erations -InPro Corporation Mike Lovell - Dean of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bob Dealey ndash President Mold Engineering Inc Rich Zipperer ndash State Representative- 98th Assembly District
This was good meeting to hear how industry educa-tion and government are meeting the challenges of this year to keep the plastics industry strong in Wisconsin We must all work together to keep the plastics industry growing There were over 55 in attendance
March 17th Meeting Blog (httpbioplasticplaybookblogspotcom)WI Bioplastic Playbook Excerpt
10
Wisconsin Bioplastic Daily Briefi ng Editors notethis entry scratches the surface of the discussion last night and please come back for future updates
We took the WBDB to the Milwaukee SPE section meeting last night and once again they did not disap-point The Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and last nights discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be in-volved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way message
The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wiscon-sin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer
The most important aspect to note is the wide range of experts that spoke and the depth of knowledge they have to create the strong workforce We highly suggest you follow the links provided to learn more about these highly intuitive speakers
Speaker Bob Dealey provided one very exciting mo-ment for us here at WBDB when he noted that fi ve of the most innovative and dynamic tool amp die companies reside right here in Wisconsin Why was this exciting you ask WBDB sat next to the representative from DY-NAMIC and sure enough they were mentioned in the top fi ve Prior to being announced as one of the most innovative in the nation we talked caprsquos and closures
Why so exciting Because DYNAMIC along with others such as Triangle Die amp Tool and the rest of the tool and die companies will play a critical role in the expansion of bioplastic You canrsquot produce a plastic part without a mold to either push or pull the material through As wersquove learned no one mold works with all plastic espe-cially when it comes to bioplastic
UW Milwaukee EventProduct Realization Developing Innovative New Products in an Increasingly Global Economy
Learn innovative approaches and design processes for developing new products with multi-disciplinary teams often located worldwide Study strategies for optimizing multiple phases of the product realization process including requirements defi nition concept generation concept selection prototype generation design for manufacturing testing and market penetration Work on actual new product concepts and take them through each phase of the nonlinear process to produce a working prototype
Mon-Tue August 3-4 8am-430pm each dayInstructor Michael A LovellFee $890Program No 4830-8501
SPE and SME members will receive a 20 discount also PEs will receive a 20 discount Current undergraduate engineering students will receive a 50 discount
Promoting Our Wisconsin Energy Resources Achieving 25 x 25 17 West Main St Madison WI 53702 608-261-6609
httppowerwisconsingov
SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
6303 W INDUSTRIAL DRIVEMEQUON WISCONSIN 53092262-242-0870 FAX 262-242-3105wwwsnidermoldcom
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
]
Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
Failure analysis Fatigue studies Accelerated aging studies - UV - Temperature - Humidity - Abrasion Corrosion analysis Compositional analysis 3AFDA evaluations Mechanical properties Legal support Weld engineering R amp D consultation Onsite examinations
Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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March 17th Meeting Blog (httpbioplasticplaybookblogspotcom)WI Bioplastic Playbook Excerpt
10
Wisconsin Bioplastic Daily Briefi ng Editors notethis entry scratches the surface of the discussion last night and please come back for future updates
We took the WBDB to the Milwaukee SPE section meeting last night and once again they did not disap-point The Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and last nights discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be in-volved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way message
The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wiscon-sin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer
The most important aspect to note is the wide range of experts that spoke and the depth of knowledge they have to create the strong workforce We highly suggest you follow the links provided to learn more about these highly intuitive speakers
Speaker Bob Dealey provided one very exciting mo-ment for us here at WBDB when he noted that fi ve of the most innovative and dynamic tool amp die companies reside right here in Wisconsin Why was this exciting you ask WBDB sat next to the representative from DY-NAMIC and sure enough they were mentioned in the top fi ve Prior to being announced as one of the most innovative in the nation we talked caprsquos and closures
Why so exciting Because DYNAMIC along with others such as Triangle Die amp Tool and the rest of the tool and die companies will play a critical role in the expansion of bioplastic You canrsquot produce a plastic part without a mold to either push or pull the material through As wersquove learned no one mold works with all plastic espe-cially when it comes to bioplastic
UW Milwaukee EventProduct Realization Developing Innovative New Products in an Increasingly Global Economy
Learn innovative approaches and design processes for developing new products with multi-disciplinary teams often located worldwide Study strategies for optimizing multiple phases of the product realization process including requirements defi nition concept generation concept selection prototype generation design for manufacturing testing and market penetration Work on actual new product concepts and take them through each phase of the nonlinear process to produce a working prototype
Mon-Tue August 3-4 8am-430pm each dayInstructor Michael A LovellFee $890Program No 4830-8501
SPE and SME members will receive a 20 discount also PEs will receive a 20 discount Current undergraduate engineering students will receive a 50 discount
Promoting Our Wisconsin Energy Resources Achieving 25 x 25 17 West Main St Madison WI 53702 608-261-6609
httppowerwisconsingov
SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
6303 W INDUSTRIAL DRIVEMEQUON WISCONSIN 53092262-242-0870 FAX 262-242-3105wwwsnidermoldcom
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
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Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
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GUIDEBOOK
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ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
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Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
Failure analysis Fatigue studies Accelerated aging studies - UV - Temperature - Humidity - Abrasion Corrosion analysis Compositional analysis 3AFDA evaluations Mechanical properties Legal support Weld engineering R amp D consultation Onsite examinations
Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
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wwwbadgercolorcom
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wwwdisinspectioncom
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wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
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Promoting Our Wisconsin Energy Resources Achieving 25 x 25 17 West Main St Madison WI 53702 608-261-6609
httppowerwisconsingov
SPE Members We have learned the Milwaukee SPE is dedicated to education and we have a great appreciation for that dedication to provide informative and relevant meetings for the industry Marchrsquos discussion could have been applied to any industry in Wisconsin You did not have to be involved in the plastic industry to have positive and strong take-a-way messages The conversation focused on keeping your business competitive in todayrsquos economic environment and how government academia and business can partner to create a stronger manufacturing industry in Wisconsin Speakers included Bob Dealey Dealeyrsquos Mold Engineering Michael Lovell Dean of Engineering at UW-Milwaukee Glenn Kennedy VP Operations InPro Corporation and State Representative Rich Zipperer The most important aspect to note is the wide range of speakers and the depth of knowledge they shared to create a stronger workforce in Wisconsin It was exciting to hear Mr Lovell discuss past partnerships with real examples of academia and business working together to bring the skill sets needed for further innovation Mr Kennedy spoke about the collaboration to create an educational certificate for employees who would not have to leave his facility to obtain the education Mr Dealey provided exciting news that Wisconsin is home to five of the most innovative tool amp die companies in the United States and Mr Zipper spoke about local taxes and international trade laws The message we came away with Working together sharing information keeping dollars local with local accountability for quality This message can be applied across any industry We firmly believe that building local supply chains through education and business will keep Wisconsin competitive globally Congratulations to the Milwaukee SPE for your dedication to provide relevant subjects that will help Wisconsin businesses grow through shared information Sincerely John Baldus BioProduct Sector
State of Wisconsin Jim Doyle Governor Office of Energy Independence Judy Ziewacz Director
April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
6303 W INDUSTRIAL DRIVEMEQUON WISCONSIN 53092262-242-0870 FAX 262-242-3105wwwsnidermoldcom
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
]
Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
Failure analysis Fatigue studies Accelerated aging studies - UV - Temperature - Humidity - Abrasion Corrosion analysis Compositional analysis 3AFDA evaluations Mechanical properties Legal support Weld engineering R amp D consultation Onsite examinations
Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
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Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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April 21st 2009Annual Education and Material Auction
12
Featuring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Scott Walker was fi rst elected as the County Executive of Wisconsinrsquos larg-est county in 2002 He was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008 to serve a full four-year term as the Chief Executive Offi cer of the county govern-ment
Milwaukee County is made up of 19 municipalities and nearly one million people The budget of the county government exceeds $13 billion and the services provided by the county include public safety and the courts social services parks and recreation cultural attractions and a zoo eco-nomic development and transportation
The area includes eight Fortune 500 companies and some of the best brand names known in the world including Harley-Davidson Miller Brew-ing Manpower GE Healthcare Northwestern Mutual and Briggs amp Stratton ndash as well as a major regional medical center
County Executive Walker is also the chairman of the Saint Lawrence Sea-way Development Corporation Board (a position nominated by the Presi-dent and confi rmed by the United States Senate) Prior to his election as the County Executive Mr Walker served for more than eight years in the Wisconsin State Legislature He began his career working for the Milwau-kee Metro Offi ce of the IBM Corporation and then for the American Red Cross before going into public service
County Executive Walker and his wife Tonette Walker live in Wauwatosa with their two sons Matt and Alex
We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo
--Franklin D Roosevelt32nd US president
6303 W INDUSTRIAL DRIVEMEQUON WISCONSIN 53092262-242-0870 FAX 262-242-3105wwwsnidermoldcom
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
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Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
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Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
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By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
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Omega Tool Inc
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Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
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Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Annual Education amp Career Night
ldquoWe cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the futurerdquo Franklin D Roosevelt
32nd US President When Tuesday April 21st 2009
Where Sheraton Brookfield 375 S Moorland Rd Brookfield WI 53005
Time 400 ndash 530pm Registration amp Table Top Networking 400 ndash 500pm PlastiVan Presentation httpwwwplasticsmuseumorgplastivanhtml 530pm Dinner 615pm Keynote Speaker Scott Walker 700pm Presentations
845pm Scholarship amp Award Presentation Cost $3000 SPE member $3500 non-member FREE ndash Students and Educators (with ID)
Presentations Keynote Speaker Scott Walker ldquoWhat is the current business climate for small business (including
the plastics and mold making businesses) and why would business want to move into Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsinrdquo
WCTC Educating Skilled Technicians for the Plastics Industry
UW Madison Education and Research Activities at the Polymer Engineering Centerrdquo
UW Stout ldquoUW-Stout Plastics Engineeringrdquo
UW Platteville Implementation of Plastics Education to High School Students
UW Milwaukee Cutting-Edge Plastics work at UWM Plant-based plastics and Liquid Composites
Molding Simulation
Office of Energy Independence ldquoOverview of Wisconsinrsquos efforts and opportunities for the bioplastic
amp composites industryrdquo
BotsIQ Wisconsin ldquoProviding a robotic curriculum and stealth learningrdquo
MSSC ldquoManufacturing Skills Standards Certificationrdquo
Reasons for Professionals Educators and Students to attend Visit with above presenters at their table top exhibits Learn more about the plastics engineering and technical opportunities in the industry Engage in conversation with colleges and business professionals Network for future funding needs of your own programs Submit and post resumes on Milwaukee SPE website Distribute resumes for career or internship opportunities Enter a drawing for college scholarships amp door prizes Learn about additional scholarship and program funding opportunities
To register for this Meeting Event Contact Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC Phone 262-781-7122 ext 200 or send an E-Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
]
Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
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By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
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GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
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wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
Thursday June 25th 2009
Have Fun and Network with your fellow plastic engineers and guests on a luxury coach
Hope the Bus Free coffee going down to the showFree beer for the ride home4 monitors will show informational DVDrsquos on Plastics
Luxury Coach Leaves Milwaukee800am From Waukesha Park amp Ride830am From Layton Ave Park amp Ride600pm Bus Leaves the Chicago Show
$25 If 55 Register (Bus Capacity)$35 if 30 RegisterTrip Canceled if 29 and Under Register
Sign up and pay before June 18th
Register Mark BrandstaetterPhone 262-781-7122 ext 200Fax 262-781-5353Email milwaukeespegmailcom
MILWAUKEE SPE GOES TO NPE2009
When
Why
How
Time
Cost
Sign Up
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc
Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
]
Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
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Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
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Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
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David Doern (AH)Office Manager
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Milwaukee Section ndash Covering Greater Wisconsin
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Minutes for the Milwaukee SPE Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday January 12 2008 ndash 515 PM Western Racquet Club Elm Grove WI
1 Mr Baez Section President called the meeting to order at 515 PM 2 Roll Call made by Mr Dealey with attendance is listed below Elected Board of Directors
P Mr Attwell P Mr Dealey P Mr Krause
P Mr Baez E Mr Kambouris E Mr Shier
P Mrs Burton P Mr Kirst P Mr Vander Zanden
E Mr Ciezki P Mr Klein
A quorum is present and business may be conducted Motion made by Mr Kirst and Seconded by Mr Ciezki to have Mr Marekrsquos name removed from the list of the Elected Board of Directors Motion carried Special Members of Committees and Ad Hoc P Mr Spencer
P Mr Doern
P Mr Thomas
P Mr Stanek
3 Review of minutes from the August Board of Directors meeting Motion made by the Mr Attwell
and seconded by Mr Krause to approve the minutes Motion carried 4 Treasurers Report presented by Mr Kirst The Section has a net worth of $ 3637653 Checking
account balance is $1049374 Savings account has a balance of $2588279 5 Mr Kirst reports that bank expenses were high due to some returns of checks and a question of
Newsletter returns (this was due to a check missing so a stop order was issued and the check was reissued) will be discussed in the agenda item for the Newsletter
6 Report from Councilor Mr Klein reports that the council is reviewing their make up and if the function should be modified Vice President Jim Griff is directing that effort
a House Report by Mr Brandstaetter reported that a net profit of $69200 resulted from the Plant Tour
b 42 Attendees and 10 speakers have signed up for the event January 20 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton
c $104700 Profit from Mini Tec and we received half of that amount as a co shared sponsored along with the Injection Molding Division
2
d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
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By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
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POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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d Question of holding a raffle at the next meeting and consensus was that we would try a gift for the meeting with all proceeds after the purchase of the gift going to the Section Education Fund Motion by Mr Attwell and seconded by Mr Baez to raffle a RC helicopter Motion carried
7 Membership Report Mr Attwell reported that the Milwaukee Section has 616 active members and we are now in fourth place in Section membership Discussion held related to rebate and reduced amount by Global
a Detroit is first in membership numbers with 936 b Chicago is in second place with 878 and rumors that the Section will reactivate c Ontario Canada is in third place with 650 d We have 3 new members total SPE membership is now 17018
8 Program Report by Mr Thomas a Technical meetings scheduled
i January meeting will be a terrific event as reported by Mr Thomas at the Brookfield Sheraton
ii The February 19th technical meeting will be Mr Martin Pottle talking about ldquoMarketing in a Down Economyrdquo
iii March 17 executive round table meeting at the Brookfield Sheraton iv April meeting will be Education Night and Annual Material Auction v A tour of the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is being planned for May
20 A request was made to the Board inquiring if anyone has a contact with a high level person at HD for purposes of requesting the waiver of $2000 for the conference room and dining area Mr Dealey volunteered his wife to make contact with Mary Harley Stockings a High School classmate who is the Granddaughter of the founder Mr Harley
Mr Bradstattler will pursue an acquaintance to get the fee of $2000 waived for the room for the evening vi Golf outing scheduled for July 13
9 Newsletter and Webmaster Mr Spencer reports that the newsletter is doing great we are up to 23-24 pages per month Mr Shier reports that we are chasing down Newsletter sponsors and their payment Invoices have been going out electronically
10 Motion made by Mr Dealey second by Mr Attwell to contact advertisers to honor the present commitment Motion carried Mr Dealey Mr Vander Zanden Mr Hill and Mr Thomas also volunteered to make the calls
11 Social Committee report made by Mr Vander Zanden a Christmas Party report by Mr Vander Zanden This year 79 people participated the venue
changed from the sit down steak and lobster to a grazing style event with the live band being replaced by a disc jockey All reports were that everyone had a good time food was great and the aspect of communication and interaction was improved Opinions we mixed on the use of a DJ versus the live band
b Within the last week a P and L statement indicated an $85800 net profit along with a $100000 deposit for next years Christmas Party was realized
c Mr Kambouris and Mrs Burton stepped up to continue the great job that Mrs Baez has preformed admirably for the past several years A special thanks was made to Mrs Burton for her great job with the gifts A big screen 42 inch TV was presented as the final gift
d Golf outing discussion about offering larger prizes for holes in one including two Harleyrsquos Sportster $1000 gas cards and two other prizes
12 Public Interest Report by Mrs Burton
3
a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
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By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
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Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
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Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
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a Mrs Burton would like to get the Mini Tec into the SPE Plastics Engineering Magazine b Additionally regularly scheduled meetings will be included in future issues
13 Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation reported by Mr Attwell that the assets of the Education Foundation as of January 2009 are $578000 September 30 2008 balance was $622000 and reflects changes in the market of the investments in the portfolio
a Foundation donated monies to Education (Kewaskum High School $4000 Brown Deer Middle School $2650 UW Madison Student Chapter $50000 UW Madison $1000 UW Madison $2000 for the Bob Mehn Scholarship UW Madison to Dr Turng for a special project of $222000 and $100000 to Mt Hoerb Middle School About 5 of the value of the Foundationrsquos assets is slated for distribution each year This year that goal might not be made due to the economic conditions The Foundation decided to hold the Ford and GM bonds in portfolio in hopes that the bail out will work
14 Material Auction will be held in April Mr Ciezki reports that they have a new supplier of plastics and noted the appreciation of Great Lakes Calcium for their continued support of the auction Mr Doern reports that about 20000 pounds of material was received from Ticona for the auction
15 Milwaukee SPE Office Report Mr Doern reports there was no activity since the last Board of Directors meeting except he has inherited a picture from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville as presented by Mr Hill
16 Mr Hotz was not present and there was no Hall of Fame report a Mr Thomas indicated that Mr Hotz was inline to receive the award The intent was for
recognition of past and present Section Members b Honorees have been Bob Mehn Roger Tamenson Mike Thomas and Jack Hill
17 Education Committee Report by Mr Krause a UW-Platteville workshops have provided Mr Krause with exceptionally good reviews from
both the High Schools and the University for our participation and funding of transportation for Middle SchoolHigh School students to introduce then to University offerings especially in plastics
b 2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay contest will be conducted Mr Stanek has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools and all Technical Instructors in the state of Wisconsin with the notification of the contest and asking for their participation
c The deadline for submission of the essays is January 31 2009 with four essays received to date
d Mr Krause is requesting volunteers from the Board to help grade the essays e Awards of $20000 in the name of the Roger Tamsenson Memorial will be made at the event f Education night was discussed in a special meeting January 11 for the April meeting g Education night has been planned whereby three scholarships of $25000 each will be offered
and presented when the student has enrolled in a college h Mr Hill reported that the Plastic Van will present their plastics programs to the following
schools 1 Wauwatosa West (four to five other schools will have class participation at that stop) 2 Wittman Middle School 3 Hartford University near University of Wisconsin ndash Milwaukee 5 Brookfield Pilgrim Park Jr High School 6 Bayline Muskego which is supported by Mr Doern
i Mr Hill reported that the Thermoforming Division will pick up half of the cost and he has requested that the Milwaukee Education Foundation pick up the remainder through the request to Foundation President Mr Attwell
j Additionally the Plastic Van will be available at the Educational Night meeting k Mr Hill also reported that this might be the last of the Plastic Van due to the economic
climate
4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
Failure analysis Fatigue studies Accelerated aging studies - UV - Temperature - Humidity - Abrasion Corrosion analysis Compositional analysis 3AFDA evaluations Mechanical properties Legal support Weld engineering R amp D consultation Onsite examinations
Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
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4
18 Old Business a 20082009 Committee restructuring and review and Mr Baez wants to focus on certain
committees b Mr Baez wants to reactive the Hall of Fame group and he will contact Mr Hotz for
information regarding activities c Membership drive needs to be more active and Mr Baez looking to add some new life into
the initiative Discussion held on what the Milwaukee Section could do to attract new members
d Mr Hill reports that the Injection Molding community has conducted a survey of members and questions if the Section should pursue a survey trying to determine what could be done to attract new members and get present members more involved
e Mr Baez opened the discussion if we should put the section up on Linkeden f Mr Stanek will head the drive for a survey to determine what will attract new members to
SPE g No other old business was discussed
19 New Business a Discussion held on a succession plan for officers of the Board of Directors including
mentoring new members to encourage new blood to serve the through the committees and offices to eventually move to the office of President
b Mr Thomas and Mr Dealey will work on a short spiel to present at the technical meetings to attract new board members
c Chicago Section resolution was reviewed and Mr Dealey made a motion to formally approve the resolution dated November 12 2008 dated as reviewed seconded by Mr Vander Zanden Motion carried Mr Attwell abstained
d No other new business came before the Board of Directors 20 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr Dealey and seconded by Mr Attwell Motion carried and the
meeting concluded at 835 PM January 12 2009 This concludes the official minutes of the January 12 2009 Milwaukee Section Board of Directors Respectively submitted Secretary of the Milwaukee Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers Bob Dealey
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
Failure analysis Fatigue studies Accelerated aging studies - UV - Temperature - Humidity - Abrasion Corrosion analysis Compositional analysis 3AFDA evaluations Mechanical properties Legal support Weld engineering R amp D consultation Onsite examinations
Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
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PLASTICS INDUSTRY
wwwfocusonenergycom
GUIDEBOOK
VISIT or CONTACT
ENERGY BEST PRACTICE
This guidebook was developed with state public benefits funds for energy efficiency programs
It is available to Wisconsin plastics manufacturers for free
Out-of-state requests will be charged a fee of $85 per
guidebook to help recover costs
Craig ScheppFocus on Energy Industrial Program
6082772948
The Madison GroupPlastic Consulting Engineers
Advanced Moldflow FEA amp Failure Analysis
wwwmadisongroupcom
infomadisongroupcom6082311907
Material amp Product Testing
Stork Technimet Inc3200 South 166th St New Berlin WI 53151-4141
Phone 8662521727 middot Fax 2627823653wwwstorksmtcomtechnimetcom
Failure analysis Fatigue studies Accelerated aging studies - UV - Temperature - Humidity - Abrasion Corrosion analysis Compositional analysis 3AFDA evaluations Mechanical properties Legal support Weld engineering R amp D consultation Onsite examinations
Stork Technimet Inc has a long history of providing accurate and timely test results Our staff has the credentials creativity and common sense to tackle all of your materials evaluation needsA2LA Accredited to ISO 17025
By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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By George ShierEducation Foundation Corner
20
The Education Foundation arm of the Milwaukee Section of SPE awards thousands of dollars in annual grants and scholarships to schools and other educational institutions which it feels will promote education about and careers in the fi eld of plastics This year we awarded approximately $31000 in grants Represented here are just two of several grants issued this year If you know of an educational program which would benefi t from such an SPE grant please have them forward a letter of application stat-ing how the money will be used and the dollar amount of the request Requests should be sent to Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation Inc 17125C DMB 131 Bluemound Rd Brookfi eld WI 53005
George presents Brown Deere Middle Schoolrsquos Tech Instructor Jeff Thielke and his students with a $2650 grant It will be used
to purchase a new Computer Controlled Structural Material Tester for their Technology amp Engineering Lab Two of Jeffrsquos students are
winners in this yearrsquos Milwaukee SPE Essay Contest They are William Keslin (1st place) and Seriah Lucre (2nd place) They will
receive their awards at the upcoming SPE Education Night
George presents this years 2008-2009 John Gill Memorial Grant for $4000 to Kewaskum High Schoolrsquos Tech and Engineering
Instructor Patrick Morchen and his students The grant will be used to fund student trips to several plastic processing fi rms to observe plastics being molded and to learn from the companyrsquos employees
Additionally Pat will purchase plastic materials textbooks and a benchtop plastics injection molding machine for their classroom
NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
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NEW ndash Focus on Energy Grants for Staff time Applications are Due April 30th 2009
When asked why good energy projects are not completed organizations often mention lack of staff to oversee these projects And in these hard economic times this problem is bigger than ever To help overcome this barrier Focus on Energy will offer up to $80000 to successful applicants to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for an energy efficiency project manager The project manager may be an employee or outside consultant This is a competitive application so only a limited number of grants will be awarded but the application process is straightforward and quick To get started an applicant must have a list of energy projects that have been on hold due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy can help you with the rest of the application process Other Information
Total award to any one customer is limited to 40 of the annual energy savings value for projects submitted not to exceed $80000 for one applicant
The projects included in the application list are not required to meet traditional Focus on Energy project requirements with respect to payback
Projects may also qualify for Focus on Energy Project grants in addition to this Staffing grant
Successful applicants must be able to clearly show that lack of staff time has prevented these projects from moving forward
See application for other application requirements and scoring details at the bottom of the following web address
wwwfocusonenergycomIncentivesBusinessCompetitive_Incentivesaspx
Contact your Focus on Energy representative for any questions and assistance with the application process or call - 18007627077
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
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4
8
3
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wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
Focus on Energy is committed to help businesses overcome barriers preventing the implementation of energy efficiency projects If you have energy efficiency projectsthat can not be completed due to lack of staff time Focus on Energy is now offering up to $80000 to fund a project manager to see these projects to completion
This competitive incentive is designed to fund a new or existing full-or part-time employee or consultant for 2009 to manage engineer andor supervise the implementation of energy efficiency projects that otherwise would not be implemented due to lack of human resources
Applications must be received by April 30 2009 A two-week extension may be granted if partially completed application is received by April 30 2009 along with written extension request Complete applications received by deadline will receive preference See final page of application for submission instructions
2009 Focus on Energy BP-1138-0309
SECTION 1 INCENTIVE INFORMATION
Applicants must include a list of projects that will be completed by the staff person Incentive cannot exceed 40 of the value of the expected energy savings for each project listed Funds may only be used to pay for salary and fringe benefits for one employee or consultant to develop and implement all energy efficiency projects listed on the
approved project list (Business cannot fund separate employees or consultants for separate projects) Application must be approved by Focus on Energy before the project managerenergy engineer commits any time to projects on the approved project list A companiy can share an employee or consultant between multiple facilities
SECTION 2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Projected Energy and Demand Savings Projects that save more energy and have the greatest demand reduction will receive higher scoring
SECTION 3 COMPETITIVE SCORING
20 Points
Annual Savings per Requested Funding Projects that save the most energy relative to the incentive requested will receive higher scoring25 Points
Need for Funding Applications with the most clearly defined need will receive higher scoring20 Points
Life of Project Savings Projects that will create lasting energy savings will receive higher scoring15 Points
Thoroughness of Responses Those applications with the most thoroughly completed application will receive higher scoring5 Points
Application includes more than 50 electrical savings Project list includes at least one emerging technology Project list includes pump systems Upon successful completion a project on your list may be duplicated at your facility Company has an energy committee with decision making authority
Extra Credit(3 points each
up to 15 points total)
SECTION 4 CUSTOMER LEGAL INFORMATION
STAFFING GRANT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MANAGER
OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT ID
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30 2009
Projects included on the ldquoproject listrdquo will retain eligibility for other Focus on Energy incentives Lighting cannot account for more than 25 of the savings in any given project list Focus on Energy will require progress updates on a monthly basis These progress updates will reflect a percentage of project completion along with a brief
description of each project indicated on the approved project list
GENERAL PROCESS NOTES
Focus on Energy will award payments after each project is completed and verified as implemented
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Street Address
Company Legal Name
Company Contact Name
City State ZIP Code
Federal Tax ID of customer (Must be 9 digits do not list tax exempt number)
_______ _______ mdash _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Phone FAX Email
Estimated annual energy cost (gas+electric)
Electric Utility
Facility Annual Hours of Operation
Gas Utility
Business Classification of Customer (Check ONE) Corporation Partnership Sole ProprietorIndividual LLC Other_______________________
Payment Attention To
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
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POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
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Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
10
19
6
6
7
3
19
8
19
8
3
4
8
3
8
6
3
12
19
8
5
7
2
8
wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
Incentives are offered by Focus on Energy to business customers including commercial industrial state federal and local governments agricultural and schoolsinstitutions with locations in Wisconsin Businesses must be served by a Focus on Energy participating utility To determine eligibility visit the Focus on Energy Website at focusonenergycomutilities
Applicants must also abide by the following guidelines required for all Focus on Energy staffing grants1 All hires and projects are expected to comply with federal state and local codes and laws2 All purchased equipment must be new Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive3 Focus on Energy reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify that the configuration and operation of system is as described in the application and
associated studies4 Focus on Energy reserves the right to publicize your participation in this program in any Focus marketing campaign unless you specifically request otherwise 5 Staffing grants are paid upon completion of approved energy savings projects 6 Customers or market providers may not use the Focus on Energy name or logo in any marketing advertising or promotional material without prior written permission7 Grant incentives will be paid directly to the customer8 Grant recipient shall provide and maintain adequate levels of insurance necessary to perform the services under this agreement Failure of Focus to enforce the
minimum insurance requirements required shall not relieve recipient of responsibility for maintaining these coverages9 Disclaimers Focus on Energy
a Does not endorse any particular manufacturer product labor or system design within these programsb Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the customer as a result of the payment of incentivesc Does not expressly or implicitly warrant the performance of installed equipment (contact your contractor for detailed equipment warranties)d Is not responsible for the proper disposalrecycling of any waste generated as a result of this project ande Is not liable for any damage caused by the installation of the equipment or for any damage caused by the malfunction of the installed equipment
10 Focus on Energy reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time The acceptance of program application is determined solely by Focus on Energy11 Focus on Energy reserves the right to refuse payment and participation if the customer or contractor violates program rules and procedures
For Industrial Facilities Nate Altfeather Phone 6082772949 Fax 6082772947 Email altfeathernsaiccomFor Commercial Facilities Eric Wall Phone 8885984376 x235 Fax 2622400825 Email ewallfranklinenergycomFor Schools and Government Facilities Dietmar Braune Phone 7157202177 Fax 7157202070 Email dietmarcesa10k12wiusFor Agricultural Facilities Rich Hackner Phone 6083540197 x2213 Fax 6082730312 Email richhacknergdsassociatescom
SECTION 11 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Returned signed completed form by April 30 2009 to
Company Representative (Print) Signature Date
SECTION 9 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
SECTION 8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applicant initials
Applicant initialsDocumentation
Statement of need attached
Project list is attached
Staff funding requested does not exceed 40 of expectedcost savings for each project
Also Include with the application Documentation of how savings estimates were obtained (internal calculations or vendor calculations) Documentation supporting claims made in the statement of need If already determined identify the name of the employeeconsultant that will perform the work
SECTION 7 DOCUMENTATION
Equally important to a successful application is a statement of need Award of this incentive is highly dependant on convincing evidence that the projects listed havenot been implemented in large part due to lack of staff time For instance historical evidence the project has been on hold due to lack of staff time Please attach notmore than a 1-page type-written explanation on company letterhead explaining how this incentive is essential to the implementation of the projects listed on the attached project list
SECTION 6 STATEMENT OF NEED
This application must include a list of projects Once the application is submitted changes to the project list must be approved by Focus on Energy in writing (incentive will be adjusted accordingly) If you need assistance identifying energy projects at your facility please contact Focus on Energy
Please submit a list of projects with this application in a clear electronically-formatted table that includes the following information for each project Expected annual kWh and kW or therm savings Value staff time to the particular project Expected annual energy cost savings based on utility rate Staff value as a percentage of expected savings (not to exceed 40) Estimatedproposed cost of project (external costs only) Expected completion date of each project
SECTION 5 PROJECT LIST INFORMATION
EXAMPLE TABLE
Applicant initials
Applicant initials
Project Name kWhyr savings kW savingsThermsyr
savingsCost Savings
[$]Project Cost
[$]Value of Staff
Time [$]Staff Value
Cost Savings []Expected
Completion Date
RTO 0 0 50000 $48000 $150000 $10000 20 113109
Pump VFD 300000 50 0 $21000 $47000
TOTAL REQUESTED
$5000
$15000
23 62609
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
32
Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
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wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
Milwaukee SPEEmployment Corner
24
To Post ContactGeorge ShierPH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
1) Free to members wishing to list a 75 word ldquoemployment wantedrdquo posting (limit to 3 per year)
2) $150 post for SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
3) $300 post for non-SPE member companies recruiters etc wanting to list a 150 word posting (limit 4 per issue)
As an included benefi t we will also be posting this employment page on our web site wwwmilwaukeespeorg
Roger S Smith 319-573-1272 roger76484charternetExperienced Tooling Project engineer with a strong back ground in thermoplastic injection molding Extensive experience working with both overseas and domestic tool builders Experience with Pro-E and Solid Works CAD software CNC programming with Master CAM Microsoft Excel Word and Projects Toshiba and Van Dorn Molding MachinesExperience with Lean Manufacturing 5 S amp KAN BAN Quote cycle time and part costs Training in RJG molding practices Management experience running 245 OEM molding operation
HARLEY DAVIDSON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM TOURMILWAUKEE WI WEDNESDAY MAY 20 2009
TOUR 5PM FOLLOWED BY DINNERADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW MONTHLY
CONTACT Mike Thomas 262 782 5510 suedthomassbcglobalnet
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
32
Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
10
19
6
6
7
3
19
8
19
8
3
4
8
3
8
6
3
12
19
8
5
7
2
8
wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
Attention Plastic Industry Suppliers
For Additional Information Regarding Sponsorship Opportunities Contact
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681 E-mail spechicagogmailcom
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
- CHICAGO SECTION
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS - CHICAGO SECTION
Supplier Night May Dinner Meeting
Exhibitor Opportunities
Donrsquot miss this opportunity to display and discuss your companies offerings to local plastic industry professionals at the SPE - Chicago Section May Dinner meeting
When May 14 2009 Booth Setup 100 pm - 300 pm Booth Open 300 pm - 600 pm and 800 pm - 900 pm
Location Holiday InnmdashElk Grove 1000 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Fee $300
Fee Includes 8rsquo Booth 8rsquo table (30rdquo deep) 2 chairs and (1) complimentary dinner (additional dinners may be purchased for $25) Fee also includes advertising of company name in the monthly Chicago Section Newsletter Membership email blasts regarding the event and event literature
May Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships are available for the May SPE - Chicago Section Supplier Night Dinner
diams Hors Drsquooeuvres diams Student Dinners diams Cocktail Hour
To Register or for Additional Information Regarding Exhibitor Opportunities Contact
David Plocinski Phone 6302328800 x16 E-mail dplocinskitri-parcom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
32
Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
10
19
6
6
7
3
19
8
19
8
3
4
8
3
8
6
3
12
19
8
5
7
2
8
wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
The SPE - Chicago Section has organized a special May dinner meeting event that will deliver value appropriate for
these challenging economic times for all participants From simple networking opportunities with fellow industry pro-
fessionals to the opportunity to discuss potential cost reduction opportunities and solutions with industry suppliers to
our keynote speaker discussing the topic of job searches every participant will walk away with valuable information
Donrsquot miss this great opportunity to get reconnected with your local SPE chapter
Evening Highlights
bull Supplier Night
bull Keynote Address Job Search
bull Networking Cocktail Hour
bull Reconnect with your local SPE section
Society of Plastics Engineers - Chicago Section
SPEmdashChicago Section Voicemail 312-458-9681
E-mail spechicagogmailcom
Time Line of Events Supplier Booths Open 300 pm - 600 pm
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 500 pm - 600 pm
Dinner 600 pm - 700 pm
Keynote Address 700 pm - 745 pm
Supplier Booths Open 745 pm - 900 pm
May 14 2009
SPE Members $25 Unemployed SPE Members $10 Non-Members $30 Students $22
Holiday InnmdashElk Grove Village
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Keynote Address Job Search Recommendations
Abstract
About the Speaker
Supplier Night Come interact with representatives from plastic industry suppliers to discuss solutions to current
business challenges and potential cost reduction opportunities
Discount For U
nemployed
SPE Members
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
32
Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
10
19
6
6
7
3
19
8
19
8
3
4
8
3
8
6
3
12
19
8
5
7
2
8
wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
MILWAUKEE SPE GUEST NIGHT Harley-Davidson Museumtrade TOUR amp Wisconsin Club Social Hour When Wednesday May 20 2009 Where Harley Davidson Museum
400 Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
Harley web site for directions wwwh-dmuseumcom Click Visit the Museum and scroll down for directions
Registration 400pm at Harley Tour 5-7pm (Self Guided) Cost $4000 Museum Tour amp Wisconsin Club
Call or email Mark Brandstaetter to Register 262-510-1239 MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom httpwwwmilwaukeespeorggeneral-registerhtm
All registrations are final after May 18No refunds due to our guarantee to Harley
Cash or check is the preferred method of payment Credit cards will be accepted Pay for tour and social at Harley
Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Main Telephone 414-271-7510 Web site wwwwisconsinclubcom
700 ndash 1000pm
Deutscher Room and Grille Bar Heavy Horrsquoderves Cash barOnly cash accepted (Wisconsin Club being private-No credit card will be accepted) General parking Valet parking and Coat check is available
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
32
Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
10
19
6
6
7
3
19
8
19
8
3
4
8
3
8
6
3
12
19
8
5
7
2
8
wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
The Milwaukee SPE is proud to co‐sponsor ldquoThe Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding Relative to Current Trendsrdquo You are cordially invited to attend our FREE technical event
In 2008 PSG introduced a series of Technical ldquoTown Hallrdquo type conferences relative to reduction of piece part price Respecting that overall theme we are currently in Series 2 This is our 5th time presenting this series topic in 2009 to date Due to the surprising response we have extended this series beyond the original three that were planned To date over 180 people have attended this event including Molders Mold makers OEMrsquos educators material suppliers purchasing financial departments etc etc
There will be additional series topics announced later this year
This is an open format event We encourage questions and audience participation We will monitor the time to give all a chance to participate
Presenters are required to discuss the topic and offer technical information regarding not only their own best practice but also their competitors
We believe one person can make a differencehelliphellipwhy not you
Regards Rich Oles
This is not a sales event
Event name Hot Runner Technical Days The Realities of Production Aluminum Tooling for Injection Molding relative to current trends
Description
All aspects of Aluminum tooling from production and prototype molds will be discussed
Open discussion of the success and failures of this technology Both from the past and present
Key points‐ available grades and applications
Mold manufacturing considerations‐ technical details cost savings etc
Reference to current production tools (large automotive) in excess of 400k shots to date ‐ Specific technical details will be presented
Hot runner considerations when using aluminum
Customer service in todayrsquos injection molding culture Goal
Our goal is that all attendeersquos leave this event better informed to make their own individual decisions relative to production aluminum mold making and molding We are not pushing Aluminum tooling Rather it is a current topic relative to our overall series topic‐ reduction of piece part price
When Thursday April 16th 2009
Where Manufacturing Technologies Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) 800 Main Street Pewaukee WI 53072‐4696 Q Building (Harry V Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center) in Room Q‐361
Any WCTC questions please contact Michael Shiels Associate Dean mshielswctcedu Phone 262 691‐5345
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
32
Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
10
19
6
6
7
3
19
8
19
8
3
4
8
3
8
6
3
12
19
8
5
7
2
8
wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
Presenters Schedule Registration starts 830am Presenters 9am‐12pm
Co‐hostrsquos Rich Oles (PSG) Vic Baez (Milwaukee SPE President) Introduction
Robert Bears and Associates Robert Beard
Mold design improvement
Surface coatings
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Piece part (and tooling) price savings
Focus on value added and cost savings as a theme for piece part price reduction
RDE Chris Jones
Mold Maker
Paragon‐ Barry Crawford
Mold maker
DRS Industries Dave Meyers
Injection Molder
Aluminum Mold maker
Citing specific case studies
Clinton Aluminum Dave Wirth
Aluminum supplier
Review what products are available in todayrsquos market
Application reference and correct material selection
Technical specification
Welding
PSG Rich Oles
Hot Runner Manifold considerations
Customer service
Thermal‐2‐3d overview
Summary‐ tour of WCTC
QampA time We will hold the QampA immediately after each segment and monitor the time needed
North Coast Industrial Imaging will be present as well (Thermal Imaging) Post meeting
Networking opportunity and light lunch are provided for all in attendance (Please RSVP for an accurate food count)
TOUR Waukesha County Technical College ‐Tool and Die facilities following lunch Details at the event Please RSVP to Mark Brandstaetter of MRPC by phone 262‐781‐7122 or send an E‐Mail to MilwaukeeSPEgmailcom with your contact info Co‐sponsored PSG Plastic Service Group Inc Clinton Aluminum Waukesha County Technical College Milwaukee SPE Section
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
32
Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
10
19
6
6
7
3
19
8
19
8
3
4
8
3
8
6
3
12
19
8
5
7
2
8
wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
Milwaukee SPEThe Third Back Page
History of the AuctionThe word ldquoauctionrdquo is derived from the Latin augēre which means ldquoto increaserdquo or ldquoaugmentrdquo
For most of history auctions have been a relatively uncom-mon way to negotiate the exchange of goods and com-modities In practice both haggling and sale by set-price have been signifi cantly more common Indeed prior to the seventeenth century the few auctions that were held were sporadic and infrequent
Nonetheless auctions have a long history having been recorded as early as 500 BC According to Herodotus in Babylon auctions of women for marriage were held annu-ally The auctions began with the woman the auctioneer considered to be the most beautiful and progressed to the least It was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method
During the Roman Empire following military victory Roman soldiers would often drive a spear into the ground around which the spoils of war were left to be auctioned off Later slaves often captured as the ldquospoils of warrdquo were auc-tioned in the forum under the sign of the spear with the proceeds of sale going towards the war effort
In some parts of England during the seventeenth and eigh-teenth centuries auction by candle was used for the sale of goods and leaseholds This auction began by lighting a candle after which bids were offered in ascending order until the candle spluttered out The high bid at the time the candle extinguished itself won the auction
During the end of the 18th century soon after the French Revolution auctions came to be held in taverns and coffee-houses to sell art Such auctions were held daily and cata-logs were printed to announce available items Such Auc-tion catalogs are frequently printed and distributed before auctions of rare or collectible items In some cases these catalogs were elaborate works of art themselves contain-ing considerable detail about the items being auctioned
During the American civil war goods seized by armies were sold at auction by the Colonel of the division Thus some of todayrsquos auctioneers in the US carry the unoffi cial title of ldquocolonelrdquo
The development of the internet however has lead to a signifi cant rise in the use of auctions as auctioneers can solicit bids via the internet from a wide range of buyers in a much wider range of commodities than was previously practical
31
POLICIESThe Society recognizes its responsibility to members of the profession who may be temporarily unemployed due to international economic conditions In recognition of this fact dues for such unemployed members will be waived for the fi scal year upon submission of a request for the member to the Executive Director During this period the member will be accorded all the rights and privileges of the member grade which heshe holds Upon reemployment in the plastics industry the member will be granted a 60 day grace period to pay current annual dues and upon receipt of such dues hisher membership in the Society will be continued in the same grade without interruptionAdopted as a policy by National and your Sectionrsquos Executive Committeerdquo SPE members in good standing are entitled to three ldquoposition wantedrdquo ads within a 12 month period AT NO CHARGE Ads must not exceed 75 words including reply address Closing date 15th of month preceding month of issuemdashsend a email tonezzerxgmailcom with the subject entitled Position Wanted Disclaimer ldquoneither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individual contributors either in articles published in a Section publications or in presentations of discussions at Section Meetingsrdquo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is an SPE Policy that there can be1 No discussion among members which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices terms or conditions of sale distribution volume territories or customers2 No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods3 No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials equipment services or supplies of or from any supplierOr any other activity which violates antitrust or other applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sexual Harassment PolicyThe Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers seeks to provide an environment favorable towards the stated goals of the Society which are to promote the scientifi c and engineering knowledge relating to plastics Toward that end the Society seeks to provide an atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment of any kind Sexual harassment can contain a singular or multiple incidents of unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors physical contact of a sexual nature or verbal contact of a sexual nature Sexual harassment can take place among persons of the same or opposite sexSexual Harassment could consist of but is not restricted tomiddot sexually oriented jokes innuendos or comments of a sexual naturemiddot lewd suggestive and or obscene gesturesmiddot leering pinching or touching of a sexual nature
Any member who engages in sexual harassment is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the Society
Any member who is a victim of sexual harassment in connection with Milwaukee SPE activities should report any incident to a member of the Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineers Board of Directors
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
32
Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
10
19
6
6
7
3
19
8
19
8
3
4
8
3
8
6
3
12
19
8
5
7
2
8
wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
Milwaukee SPE 20082009Board of Directors
Vic Baez (11)PresidentPast PresidentProgram Chair
Triangle Tool CorpPH 414-357-7117FAX 414-313-0047vbaezttoolnet
Pete Kambouris (09)President ElectSocial Committee
Wisconsin EngravingPH 262-786-4521FAX 262-785-8110pkambouriswi-engravingcom
Bob Dealey (10)SecretaryConstitution By Laws
Dealeyrsquos Mold Eng IncPH 262-245-5800FAX 262-245-5700MoldDoctorDealeyMEcom
Mike Kirst (09)Treasurer
Custom Service Plastics IncPH 262-248-9557FAX 262-248-9603mikecsplasticscom
Don Klein (09)Councilor
EPM SalesPH 920-912-2769 donepmsalescom
Kent Attwell (11)Education Foundation PresidentMembership
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-367-1982FAX 262-367-1983kentattwellsabic-ipcom
Joe Krause (10)Education Chairman
Gateway PlasticsPH 262-238-6163FAX 262-370-6644jkrausegatewayplasticscom
Tom ForanEducation Foundation Treasurer
Empire LevelPH 262 368-2167FAX 262 368-2183mfgmgrtfempirelevelcom
Dave BrimbleEducation Foundation Secretary
Production PlasticsPH (262) 375-0344FAX (262) 375-4480davebrimbleproductionplasticscom
George Shier (09)Education FoundationBoard Vice PresidentNewsletter Ad Chairman
PH 262-305-5134gvshierhotmailcom
Mike Thomas (AH)Special Projects
Retired IncPH 262-782-5510CELL 262-352-4691suedthomassbcglobalnet
Jack Hill (AH)Special Projects
Tool-LessPH 262-827-0206FAX 262-827-0771jhill47733aolcom
Ray Ciezki (11)AuctionPhotographer Meeting Report
Sabic Innovative PlasticsPH 262-370-2259Rayciezkisabic-ipcom
Mark Brandstaetter (AH)House Chairman
MRPCPH 262-781-7122 ext 200markbrandstaettermrpcorpcom
David Doern (AH)Office Manager
National Recycling IncPH 414-281-2020FAX 414-281-3006nrivoyagernet
James HotzEducation Foundation DirectorHall of Fame Chairman (AH)
Rockwell AutomationPH 414-382-0400FAX 414-382-2233jbhotzrarockwellcom
Doug Spencer (AH)Newsletter EditorWebmaster
PH 262-364-6099nezzerxgmailcom
Wayne Vander Zanden (11)Social CommitteeWelcoming ChairmanNorstech Plastics Equipment
PH 608-497-0434FAX 608-497-0464waynevznorstechcom
Leanne Burton (10)Public Interest
Great Lakes CalciumPH 920-965-4203LPaulglcalciumcom
32
Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
10
19
6
6
7
3
19
8
19
8
3
4
8
3
8
6
3
12
19
8
5
7
2
8
wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom
Serving Greater Wisconsin Milwaukee SPEorg Milwaukee SPEorg NEWSLETTER - MILWAUKEE SECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
Milwaukee SPE Newsletter and Website SponsorsSOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INCMilwaukee Section Newsletter17125C West Bluemound Road PMB 131Brookfi eld WI 53005
Abrasive Group the
Badger Color Concentrates
Clariant co Blass Communications
Dimensional Inspection Service (DIS)
DME
EL Simeth Company Inc
GraphicsSystems
Great Lakes Calcium
Madison Group the
Material Recovery Inc (MRI)
Mold Supplies Inc
MGS Mfg Group
National Recycling Inc
Omega Tool Inc
Plenco
Progressive Components
Sabic Innovative Plastics
Snider Mold Company Inc
Stork Technimet
Ultra Plating Corp
Universal Multishot Systems (MGS)
Wisconsin Control Corp
Wisconsin Engraving Inc
WPI Modern Plastics
10
19
6
6
7
3
19
8
19
8
3
4
8
3
8
6
3
12
19
8
5
7
2
8
wwwabrasive1com
wwwbadgercolorcom
wwwclariantmasterbatchescom
wwwdisinspectioncom
wwwdmenet
wwwelsimethcom
wwwgxsccom
wwwglcalciumcom
wwwmadisongroupcom
wwwmaterialrecoveryinccom
wwwmoldsuppliesbiz
wwwmgstechcom
wwwomega-toolcom
wwwplencocom
wwwprocompscom
wwwsabiccom
wwwsnidermoldcom
wwwstorksmetcom
wwwultraplatingcom
wwwmultishotcom
wwwwccsalescom
wwwwi-engravingcom
wwwwpimoderncom