Whether you are a processor, supplier, engineer, designer, brand owner, educator, student or industry partner, this conference offers a unique opportunity to discover what is next for the blow molding community.
Attendees will gain practical knowledge, hear from experienced technical leaders, explore emerging solutions and connect with peers who are advancing the industry every day.
Manley Feinberg talks about leadership
This year’s conference will feature guest speaker Manley Feinberg, an international keynote speaker, bestselling author, leadership development expert and accomplished mountain climber.
Known for bringing high-energy stories and practical leadership lessons to the stage, Feinberg will challenge attendees to reach higher, lead with greater impact and build momentum in the face of change.
Why attend ABC?
- Explore the latest developments in blow molding materials, machinery, tooling, design, processing,automationand sustainability.
- Learn from technical experts and industry leaders who understand the challenges and opportunities facing today’s manufacturers.
- Build valuable connections with processors, suppliers, customers and innovators from across the blow molding supply chain.
- Gain fresh ideas that can help improve quality, efficiency, productivity and long-term business growth.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented during a luncheon Oct. 6 at ABC. It is bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated outstanding achievements and contributions to the business, science and technical engineering aspects in the field of blow molding.
The awardee is selected by the Board of Directors from nominees sponsored by the members of SPE. The award reflects a consideration of the candidate’s professional record inside and outside of the industry, and the continuing influence of the candidate’s work. The awardee is presented with an engraved plaque and a donation in the candidate’s name is made to the Grant Fund.
This year's nominees are:
Mridula “Babli” Kapur, fellow, Dow Chemical. She is known for her work in bimodal resin technology for blow molding.
Dan Weissman, owner, DW & Associates LLC. He has played key roles in the adoption of PET as the preferred material for bottles, as well as recycling and container design.
Jon Meckley (posthumous), longtime Plastics Engineering Technology faculty member and department chair at Penn State Behrend.
Blow Molded Parts Competition
The annual Lewis E. Ferguson Blow Molded Parts Competition winner will be announced during ABC. Apply at blowmoldingdivision.org/2024-parts-competition-overview. The entry deadline is Aug. 15 with a shipment deadline of Aug. 29.
Celebrate Oktoberfest with the industry
After the Monday sessions, keep the momentum going at the conference’s Oktoberfest Social. Enjoy live music, German beer, great conversation and a festive atmosphere designed for networking, reconnecting and celebrating the people who make this industry strong.
Be part of the conversations and innovations shaping the future of blow molding — reserve your place at the Annual Blow Molding Conference today.
Don’t just keep up with the industry — help lead it. Go beyond the machine. Go beyond the process. Go Beyond the Blow Molder.
This article appears in the summer 2026 issue of The Journal of Blow Molding.
© 2026, Society of Plastics Engineers Blow Molding Division
