SPE Inspiring Plastics Professionals
We are a non-profit organization relying on the support of dedicated members who donate their time to advance our educational and professional development goals.
Our members come from Michigan, Ohio, southwest Ontario, and beyond. These members recognize the value that the SPE Detroit section brings to our profession. If you want to join a professional organization that can do more than just write a newsletter every month, then join the SPE Detroit section!
TPO Global Automotive Conference
Over 600 attendees from OEMs, Tiers, and resin/material suppliers make this event the premier conference to showcase new technologies and applications for the transportation market.
SPE Automotive at the 2025 Woodward Dream Cruise
The SPE Automotive Division and SPE Detroit Section turned up the heat at this year’s legendary Woodward Dream Cruise, hosting an unforgettable day of horsepower, chrome, and pure automotive passion.
Scholarships
We give away tens of thousands of dollars every year in scholarships to young adults pursuing degrees in the plastics field.
PlastiVan
We sponsor the PlastiVan®, An outreach program designed to educate children (8 to 17 yrs old) and help spur interest in chemistry, engineering, and technology