Curbell Plastics Recognized with IAPD Gold Awards for Education, Environmental Excellence, and Marketing

Orchard Park, N.Y., October 16, 2024 – Curbell Plastics, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality plastic sheet, rod, tube, tapes, and fabricated parts, received three distinguished awards from The Performance Plastics Association (IAPD) at the 68th IAPD Annual Convention + connecX, held in Louisville, KY. The company was awarded the IAPD Education Circle of Champions Gold Award, the IAPD Environmental Excellence Gold Award, and the IAPD Marketing Excellence Gold Award in recognition of its exemplary efforts in education, sustainability and marketing initiatives.

Curbell Plastics Earns IAPD Education Circle of Champions Gold Award

The IAPD Education Circle of Champions Gold Award highlights companies that excel in employee education and training. Curbell Plastics has been a nine year recipient of this award, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to learning and professional development and its support of IAPD’s educational programs. From technical training to leadership development, Curbell’s learning culture is built around providing employees with the tools and resources to grow in their careers and deliver the best buying experience for their customers.

“At Curbell, learning is one of our core values. It fuels our ability to provide innovative solutions for our customers and supports the professional development of our employees,” said Ashley Riley, Senior Training and Development Manager. “This award recognizes our continued focus on developing a knowledgeable workforce and supporting IAPD.”

IAPD Environmental Excellence Gold Award Celebrates Leadership in Sustainability

Curbell Plastics’ commitment to environmental responsibility was honored with the IAPD Environmental Excellence Gold Award for a tenth consecutive year. This award acknowledges Curbell’s leadership in sustainability through innovative environmental practices and resource management. Curbell’s sustainability strategy includes proactive waste reduction, recycling initiatives, and reduced energy consumption, while promoting the use of long-lasting performance plastics for a wide variety of applications.

“Being recognized for our environmental efforts for the tenth straight year is an honor,” said Gerry Helbig, President of Curbell Plastics. “Our ongoing goal is to minimize our environmental footprint, both in our own organization and by providing sustainable material options for our customers.”

IAPD Marketing Excellence Gold Award Showcases Creativity

Curbell Plastics also received the IAPD Marketing Excellence Gold Award, which acknowledges innovative and impactful marketing initiatives that promote the benefits of performance plastics. The award recognizes Curbell’s creative approach to showcasing its product offerings, industry expertise, and sustainability efforts.

“Winning the IAPD Marketing Excellence Gold Award is a testament to our talented team’s dedication and creativity. Through a strategic digital marketing approach and the creation of educational resources—including white papers and webinars—we’ve been able to empower our customers with a deeper understanding of the advantages and applications of performance plastics,” added Sherrie Bloom, Director of Marketing.

About Curbell Plastics, Inc.

Curbell Plastics grew into one of the nation’s top plastic sheet, rod, and tube 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.