PA Plastics SourceNet Symposium
William R. Carteaux
President, The Society of Plastics Industry
William Carteaux began his tenure at The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) in March 2005. Mr. Carteaux came to SPI from Demag Plastics Group Corp., where he was named president and chief executive officer in 2002. Based in the Cleveland area, Demag is one of the nation’s top two manufacturers of injection molding machines for the plastics industry. Mr. Carteaux previously served as the company’s vice president of sales and market
PA Plastics SourceNet Symposium
William R. Carteaux
President, The Society of Plastics Industry
William Carteaux began his tenure at The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) in March 2005. Mr. Carteaux came to SPI from Demag Plastics Group Corp., where he was named president and chief executive officer in 2002. Based in the Cleveland area, Demag is one of the nation’s top two manufacturers of injection molding machines for the plastics industry. Mr. Carteaux previously served as the company’s vice president of sales and marketing. Prior to joining Demag, Mr. Carteaux spent eight years with a manufacturer of vertical injection molding machines, including four years as its president.
He has been actively involved in numerous leadership roles as an SPI member for more than 10 years, serving on the Machinery Board and as vice chair, then chair of SPI’s Equipment Council. While a member, Mr. Carteaux also served as vice chair of SPI’s Strategic Management Group for Industry Growth and Development, and chair of both the National Plastics Exposition (NPE) finance committee and the NPE operations committee. He’s been active in standards development and on SPI’s finance, administration and membership committee. Prior to accepting his post as president, Mr. Carteaux was slated to serve as vice chairman of SPI’s Executive Board for the 2005 term.
Abstract
Continuous Innovation in Sustainable Development
SPI and its member companies continue to embrace the concept of sustainability. Sustainable development meets the needs of the present while allowing future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability is defined as a balance of (1) protecting the natural systems of the planet and (2) providing a high quality of life for all people, while (3) fostering global competition, economic freedom of choice, and growing prosperity for all. With this balanced approach, sustainability leads to an improved quality of life for both present and future generations.