SPE and Routsis Training Collaborate to Provide Workforce Development Solutions for Plastics Professionals

 The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) announces a strategic collaboration with Routsis Training Inc., a leading provider of advanced training solutions for plastics professionals.

Through this collaboration, plastics processors will have the opportunity to participate in Routsis Training's comprehensive workforce development solutions – from injection and blow molding to part design and extrusion – enhancing troubleshooting skills, expanding knowledge and implementing best practices to improve part quality and efficiency.

“SPE is committed to developing a skilled workforce to support the plastics and polymer industry. Routsis Training equips manufacturing teams with the tools they need to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing environment,” says Patrick Farrey, CEO of SPE.

Key benefits for plastics professionals include: 

• Workforce Training: Through the RightStart Program, companies can have a customized training solution combining powerful online training, skills development labs and focused hands-on mentoring.

• On-Site Instruction: The unique SmartTech System which combines pre-requisite online training, on-site instruction, hands-on skills development, post-requisite online training and completion exams to ensure retention.
• Professional Certification: Train and certify yourself and/or your workforce on various aspects of injection molding, single & twin-screw extrusion, blow molding as well as mold and part design.

“At Routsis Training, our mission has always been to empower plastics professionals with practical, high-impact learning solutions. Collaborating with SPE allows us to extend our reach and support the next generation of innovators in plastics processing and manufacturing,” says David Routsis, President of Routsis Training.