Curbell Plastics’ Peter DelGado Elected IAPD President

Orchard Park, N.Y., December 5, 2023

Curbell Plastics, Inc., one of the nation’s top suppliers of plastic sheet, rod, tube, tapes, and fabricated parts, is pleased to announce that Peter DelGado, Senior Director of Sales and Customer Service, was elected by IAPD - The Performance Plastics Association Board of Directors to serve as their President for a one-year term from 2023-2024 that officially began at the conclusion of the association’s annual convention in San Diego, CA.

DelGado, with Curbell Plastics for 37 years, has been actively involved with the IAPD for most of that time. He served on the board of directors, was chair of the membership committee, and worked on numerous committees, task forces, and working groups. Building strong relationships within the organization and industry over the years has prepared him for this new role as president.

“I’ve been privileged to work with so many association members over the years, both in business and with IAPD. I’ve learned a lot from so many individuals and have developed some great friendships, and I want to thank them for their support” said DelGado.

When addressing association members at the most recent convention DelGado said “IAPD, like the performance plastics industry, is constantly changing, and that is a good thing. We need to change what we’re doing and focus our efforts on things that are most important to our member companies, then engage in the key initiatives that will advance our industry and drive member value. Let’s disrupt the status quo.”

His presidency will begin leading the association by taking a fresh look at strategic issues, focusing on three key areas to support member companies including:

• Workforce development – guidance in attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent
• Sustainability – moving beyond the recycling conversation to a broader understanding of sustainability
• IAPD legislative agenda in Washington, D.C. – ensuring the performance plastics industry has a voice

About Curbell Plastics, Inc.

Curbell Plastics grew into one of the nation’s top plastic materials suppliers by investing for the long term and focusing foremost on the needs of its customers — a strategy that has set the company apart since its founding in 1942.

Curbell supplies performance plastics — durable and lightweight materials that minimize energy consumption and add value to countless commercial and industrial applications — to thousands of businesses, entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. The company also offers plastic film, adhesives, sealants, tapes, prototyping and tooling materials, and fabricated plastic parts. Its innovative services include a nationwide team of material experts to help customers solve engineering and application challenges.

Curbell Plastics, a privately held subsidiary of Curbell, Inc., has 22 locations nationwide and is based in Orchard Park, New York. It has ISO 9001 certification for multiple locations, and it maintains ITAR and EAR compliance company-wide.