Don Paulson inducted into Plastics Hall of Fame
Feb. 12, 2021
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DURHAM Don Paulson, founder and chairman of Paulson Training Programs, Inc., has been inducted into the 2021 Plastics Hall of Fame. He has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to the plastics industry and specifically for his decades of research and technical training. The Plastics Hall of Fame was established by the Plastics Academy in 1972 to recognize those Americans who, through their dedication, work, and accomplishment, have contributed most significantly to the growth and success of the plastics industry.
Paulson, who holds engineering degrees from both the University of Minnesota and Villanova University, has nine U.S. and foreign patents. He is being recognized for his life-long dedication and contribution to the research and education of the industry. Paulson was previously honored with SPE’s Lifetime Engineering and Technical Achievement Awar
Plastics Hall of Fame names 10 new members
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From upper left: Yoshiharu Inaba, Mayumi Kotani, Salvatore Monte, Peter Neumann, Donald Paulson, Joseph Prischak, Ulrich Reifenhauser, Wylie Royce, Suresh Shah, Vince Witherup
Leaders from the global plastics machinery, training, packaging, materials and trade association sectors will join the Plastics Hall of Fame at an awards dinner at NPE2021.
The Plastics Academy announced the 10 new members Dec. 18 and will induct them May 16 at NPE in Orlando, Fla. We are proud of the 2021 class of the Plastics Hall of Fame. The winners come from all across the globe and represent many different disciplines, Plastics Academy President Jay Gardiner said.