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One great tradeshow leads to another
NPE traditionally has been the unofficial start of K tradeshow preparations, and NPE2009 will prove no different as Messe Düsseldorf, which organizes the K (Kunststoffe, German for “plastics”) trade shows, will offer NPE attendees a wealth of information from Booth 23026.

Boy at NPE2009: Ultra-compact, ultra-energy-efficient
A new small injection system from Boy Machines Inc. might not seem surprising—small is what Boy machines are all about. However, take a look at the new Boy XS that takes its first bow at NPE2009.

Good pad printing gets better
Pad Print Machinery of VT has taken its KP line of printers to the next generation: more stability, a more efficient cup-drive system, and a simplified automatic pad cleaner.

Cost of flight to Chicago
If you're even thinking about attending NPE2009, a good start is to get to Chicago. We're keeping tabs on airfares for you. This list shows the cost (U.S. dollars) of a round-trip ticket from several major cities to Chicago's O'Hare International airport (don't forget that you can fly into Midway Airport as well), as of April 14, 2009. Rates are from June 21-26. Our source is travelocity.com.

SPI’s ‘Business of Plastics’ conference offers 100+ presentations
There is more going on than ever before at NPE2009, slated for June 22-26 in Chicago. Far more than just a great trade show, it’s a concentration of educational programs, exhibitions, and technology. The Business in Plastics conference will focus on strategy and management with five days of programs that will give processors the wide variety of tools their companies need to stay competitive during these challenging economic times.

NPE newcomers may have the cure for what ails you
Many North American processors, caught in the middle of the worst recession since the Great Depression, are beating the bush in their search for strategies, ideas, or new technology which can help their businesses survive and hopefully be in position to prosper as markets rebound. Perhaps not surprisingly, many of the first-time exhibitors at this June’s NPE view the event as a perfect opportunity to win over some of these fraught processors.