Annual Society of Plastics Engineers Color and Appearance Division RETEC 2026
The 64th Annual Society of Plastics Engineers Color and Appearance Division RETEC (CAD RETEC® 2026) is a premier technical conference focused on plastics coloration and appearance, scheduled for September 13-15, 2026, at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, KY, USA. The event features technical sessions, keynote presentations, exhibitor showcases, networking receptions, and activities like a golf outing and fun run. It is organized by the SPE Color and Appearance Division, with conference chairs TJ Stubbs and Bruce Mulholland leading the program. The conference includes over 60 exhibitors showcasing products and services, with sponsors including Milliken, Shepherd Color Company, Sudarshan, Sun Chemical, Liberty Specialty Chemicals, and Tronox.
60+
Exhibitors
Dates
Sep 13 – 15, 2026
City / country
Louisville, KY, USA
Venue
Omni Louisville Hotel
Type
B2B · Annual
Are you the organiser of this event?
- Reach the largest technical conference in North America devoted to coloring of plastics.
- Showcase your products and services to a targeted audience of plastics coloration professionals, network with industry leaders, and participate in the New Technology Forum.
- Gain visibility among decision-makers from leading companies in color science, additives, and polymer engineering.
Audience at a Glance
Who Exhibits
Exhibitor Profile
7 categories represented
- Colorants and pigments
- Additives and masterbatches
- Color measurement equipment
- Extrusion machinery
- Testing and laboratory equipment
- Plastics processing
- Recycling technologies
Who Attends
Visitor Profile
7 audience types
- Plastics engineers
- Color scientists
- Product designers
- Manufacturing managers
- Research and development professionals
- Supply chain specialists
- Industry consultants
Industries & Sectors
Organised By
Society of Plastics Engineers Color and Appearance Division (SPECAD)
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