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Plastic Product Decorating Summit 2026

Trade-orientedBoutiqueIn-personNational draw
📅 1 September 2026 – 3 September 📍 Houston Marriott Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX, US ↗ 🏢 In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) 🔁 annual

The 2026 Plastic Product Decorating Summit is organized by the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) to bring together industry professionals focusing on decoration technologies, including in-mold labeling and decorating. The event covers the latest techniques, materials, and machinery designed for plastic products. It is held at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land in Texas.

Attendees: Decorating engineers, manufacturing managers, marketing managers, raw material suppliers, machinery manufacturers.

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Organizer

Independent Medical Distributors Association (IMDA)

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Why people attend

To learn about advanced decorating technologies, network with suppliers, and discuss solutions for plastic product enhancement and efficiency.

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Speakers

11 speakers at Plastic Product Decorating Summit

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Laurie Harbour

Partner, Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution · Wipfli

"Market Trends and Economic Factors Affecting the Plastics Industry"

Bio

Laurie Harbour is a partner with more than 35 years of manufacturing and consulting experience. She helps clients develop strategies, improve operations, reduce risk and optimize business performance.

manufacturing operationsleadershipcultural transformation

Also speaking at STLE MPMA Fall Technical Meeting

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Ruben Nance

Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR)

"Recyclability of Decorated Plastics: A Conversation with APR"

recyclabilitydecorated plasticssustainability
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Holly Steedman

IST INTECH

"Alternative to Labels: The Challenging Journey of Direct to Shape Inkjet Printing"

Bio

With rising energy costs and diminishing fossil fuel supplies it is probably a good time to look at improving your printing processes; a fundamental part of the this process is the curing process. We will look at the various curing technologies, from conventional ARC systems UV LED technology and discuss the many environmental and cost-saving benefits of adopting a more sustainable curing solution.

UV LED curingsustainabilityglass

Also speaking at GlassPrint

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Paul O'Hearn

Profile Plastics

"In-Mold Electronics: Definitions, Applications and Challenges"

in-mold electronicsapplicationschallenges
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Dick Holcomb

Nissha USA

"In-Mold Electronics: Definitions, Applications and Challenges"

in-mold electronicsapplicationschallenges
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Paul Uglum

Uglum Consulting

"Achieving Excellence in Backlit Decorated Plastics"

backlit decorated plasticsexcellencequality
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Mike Schorr

DyeMansion NA Inc.

"How Post-Processing Enables Additive Parts to Further Advance Traditional Methods"

post-processingadditive manufacturingtraditional methods
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Kamla De La Haye

Polyfuze

"Heat Transfers and Polymer-Fusion Labels – Technologies and Advantages"

heat transferspolymer-fusion labelslabeling technologies
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Eric Steinwachs

CDigital

"Heat Transfers and Polymer-Fusion Labels – Technologies and Advantages"

heat transferspolymer-fusion labelslabeling technologies
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Joe Klahn

Serigraph

"Decorating Options for Realistic, Tactile and Textured Surfaces"

decorating optionstactile surfacestextured surfaces
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Paul Rye

Kurz Transfer Products

"Decorating Options for Realistic, Tactile and Textured Surfaces"

decorating optionstactile surfacestextured surfaces

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Frequently asked questions

When is Plastic Product Decorating Summit?+
Plastic Product Decorating Summit takes place on 1 September 2026 to 3 September 2026.
Where is Plastic Product Decorating Summit held?+
Plastic Product Decorating Summit is held at Houston Marriott Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX, US.
Who organises Plastic Product Decorating Summit?+
Plastic Product Decorating Summit is organised by In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA).
How often is Plastic Product Decorating Summit held?+
Plastic Product Decorating Summit is held annual.

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