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April 30-May 4, 2012
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
1 Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
(800) 440-3318
Hotel room rate: $219/night
* Special PSTC rate good through April 5th.
Click here to reserve your room

The PSTC Tape Summit 2012 brings together the entire pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape industry channel - adhesive manufacturers, suppliers, tape manufacturers, tape converters, associations and industry experts.

The PSTC Tape Summit 2012 is for all tape industry professionals.

• Learn the industry - fundamental and advanced options available
• Learn new trends, new technologies, innovations and more
• THE event where industry professionals gather

Tape Summit 2012 Options:

TECH 35 Technical Seminar

• 3 days of sessions - click here for list of speakers and their abstracts
• May 2-4
• 25 technical papers presented
• Lecture/Q&A classroom format
• Choose your sessions

Get the technical expertise you need to ensure your operations are on the leading-edge of innovation. For 35 years, this seminar has set the standard in providing leading-edge technical information available in the PSA tape industry.
Who attends these seminars? All tape industry professionals , including CEO’s, VP’s, directors, managers, engineers, sales and marketing professionals, support teammates and more.

Exhibitor Showcase & Poster Session

• Luncheon - May 2, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Poster Reception - May 2, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Meet high-level tape manufacturers, material developers and industry suppliers who will attend and also display their material and technical innovations.  The exhibit floor is designed for quality interaction in a casual setting. Food and beverage tables will be located throughout the room.
Who attends the Exhibitor Showcase and Poster Session? Access to the Exhibitor Showcase is included when you register for the TECH 35 sessions.

Click here for 2012 Exhibitor information.

Tape Classes:

Fundamentals of PSA Tape

• 1 day class
• May 1, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Experienced faculty

Get an overview of the industry, including tape industry basics, terminology and other fundamental aspects of the pressure sensitive tape industry.
Who attends this class? Anybody who could benefit from basic knowledge of tape technology, including professionals new to the industry, sales or marketing professionals, etc.

Adhesives & Advanced Technology of PSA Tape

• 1 1/2 day class
• April 30, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• May 1, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Experienced faculty

Gain MORE knowledge of the tape industry, including advanced industry information and details.
Who attends this class? Those who could benefit from more advanced industry information, including experienced technical specialists, seasoned sales and tape professionals, or others currently working in the tape industry.

Spring Membership Meeting*

• May 1, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join your fellow PSTC members at this popular annual event (formerly held in DC).  PSTC Manufacturer members, along with PSTC Affiliate Supplier members, strive together to promote tape as the preferred method of bonding in a wide range of applications.  This annual meeting brings this premier group of tape professionals together for networking and to learn PSTC organization updates.
Who attends this event? PSTC Members Only

*For Spring Membership Meeting details and registration, contact Kelly Antonou at kantonou@pstc.org.

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