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Piedmont Plastics® Receives 2024 IAPD Education Circle of Champions Award

Louisville, KY — Nov. 1, 2024 — Piedmont Plastics, a leading wholesale distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film materials in North America, has been recognized by the International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) for its dedication to education and expertise in performance plastics.

At the 68th IAPD Annual Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, Piedmont Plastics, along with seven other member companies, received the IAPD Education Circle of Champions award. This award recognizes companies that prioritize continuing plastics education within their organizations.

For its educational initiatives, Piedmont Plastics earned Gold award status, the highest level of distinction. The IAPD Education Circle of Champions award is presented in three tiers—Gold, Silver, and Bronze—demonstrating Piedmont Plastics’ commitment to industry knowledge, professional development, and employee training.

We’re proud to announce that Piedmont Plastics once again achieved the IAPD Gold Level Education Circle of Champions Award for 2024,” said Chad Roberts, Learning and Organizational Development Manager at Piedmont Plastics. “It is a special recognition, and I'm grateful to work for an organization that invests in training and development.

Established in 2009, the IAPD Education Circle of Champions award highlights innovative and exemplary educational initiatives by member companies. Piedmont Plastics is honored to accept this distinction, which reflects our mission to cultivate a workforce with a deep understanding of sustainability, safety, and the performance plastics industry.

About Piedmont Plastics

Established in 1968, Piedmont Plastics is a family-owned and operated performance plastics distributor with over 50 years of industry knowledge. Offering a wide selection of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, the experts at Piedmont Plastics provide tailored solutions to meet diverse industry needs, from custom cut-to-size services and fabrication to specialized film conversion. With over 55 North American branches, Piedmont offers local inventory, value-added capabilities, and wholesale distribution of the top brands in performance plastics. For more information, visit our homepage.