Curbell Plastics’ Peter DelGado Receives IAPD’s Highest Honor

Orchard Park, N.Y., October 6, 2026 – Peter DelGado, Vice President of Training & Customer Experience at Curbell Plastics, received the 2026 Paul Davis Award of Merit at the 70th IAPD (The Performance Plastics Association) Annual Convention + connecX in Atlanta, Georgia. The award is IAPD’s highest individual recognition and honors long-term contributions that strengthen the association and the performance plastics industry.

The recognition coincides with DelGado’s 40th anniversary at Curbell Plastics on October 6. During his career, he has helped shape the company’s approach to sales and employee development, including the Curbell Selling System and 3Ps Training programs. These initiatives give employees the knowledge and tools needed to better understand plastic materials, serve customers, and grow professionally.

For nearly three decades, DelGado has demonstrated that same commitment to education and professional development through his work with IAPD. He was among the volunteers who helped establish Women in Plastics and contributed to association efforts involving workforce development, advocacy, sustainability, and member engagement. His service also included two years as IAPD President.

“Being involved with IAPD has given me opportunities to learn from others, contribute to issues affecting our industry, and encourage more people to participate,” said DelGado. “I am honored to receive this award and grateful to the volunteers, staff members, and colleagues who have made this work so meaningful.”

“Peter has spent his career helping people succeed, both at Curbell and across our industry,” said Gerry Helbig, President of Curbell Plastics. “His leadership has strengthened the association, and it’s especially rewarding to see him honored alongside our teams for their work sharing knowledge, supporting our customers, and improving how we do business.

Curbell also received four company awards at the convention.

The IAPD Circle of Champions Gold Award recognizes Curbell’s education programs, which make meaningful use of IAPD training and educational resources. The award reflects Curbell’s ongoing investment in plastics education and employee development throughout the organization.

The IAPD Circle of Champions Gold Award recognizes Curbell’s education programs, which make meaningful use of IAPD training and educational resources. The award reflects Curbell’s ongoing investment in plastics education and employee development throughout the organization.

The IAPD Education Impact Award, presented to one member company each year, recognizes an educational effort that benefits the performance plastics industry. Curbell received the award for its university partnerships and hands-on learning programs, which introduce students to the industry through guest instruction, sales role-playing exercises, a 12-week internship program, career fairs, and other student engagement activities.

The IAPD Marketing Excellence Gold Award recognizes Curbell’s innovative marketing initiatives that highlight the benefits of performance plastics through a variety of marketing tools and channels.

The IAPD Environmental Excellence Gold Award reflects Curbell’s continued efforts to reduce waste, support recycling, use resources responsibly, and limit the environmental impact of its nationwide operations. This marks the company’s 12th consecutive year receiving the award.

About Curbell Plastics, Inc.

Founded in 1942, Curbell Plastics is a leading U.S. supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and high-performance materials, known for its customer-focused approach. The company provides performance plastics and related materials—including films, adhesives, sealants, tapes, prototyping and tooling materials, and fabricated parts—to businesses, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies.

Curbell’s nationwide team of material experts helps customers solve complex engineering and application challenges, delivering reliable solutions. A privately held subsidiary of Curbell, Inc., the company operates 31 locations across the U.S., holds ISO 9001 certification across multiple facilities, maintains ITAR and EAR compliance companywide, and has AS9100D certification at its Arlington, TX facility, supporting aerospace and defense industries.