The ICPA Monthly Insider
Monthly eNewsletter of the International Cast Polymer Association                       August 2020 Issue
ICPA Member "Zoom-In" Round Table Events
In the absence of a POLYCON event in 2020, the association has scheduled various virtual events including live training videos, updates on regulatory issues, and round table discussions called “Zoom-Ins” on various industry topics.

Join the Zoom-In's for discussion, inquiries, strategies, development, and networking. Fueling the cast polymer industry in challenging times! 


Letter from Executive Director, Jennifer Towner
Hello Everyone,

Time to say farewell to Summer.

The ICPA Marketing Committee has been working hard these summer months on plans to expand on the reach and value awareness of our cast polymer products to create brand advocates and boost sales. This campaign will take place over the next few months. But several actions have already taken place.

In addition to the Grout Free Facebook and Instagram platforms, they are updating the Why Cast Polymer page on the ICPA website, and have added a map of North America that soon will interact with our member manufacturers listings in the directory.

We are in need of more photos to showcase our product and show customers how to live grout free!

Members can email photos to me Jennfer@TheICPA.com and they will be added to the gallery on the website's Why Cast Polymer page along with your company name.

And finally, to help us assist members with improving the listings in the directory, if you have not already done so, it is important to send me the information LISTED HERE to enhance your website listing as soon as possible.

Enjoy the up-coming Labor Day weekend!

Best regards,

Jennifer Towner
ICPA Executive Director









The International Cast Polymer Association
4949 Old Brownsboro Rd., Suite 232
Louisville, KY 40222
Phone:470.219.8139
Contact email: Jennifer@TheICPA.com
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IMPROVE YOUR MEMBER LISTING ON THE ICPA WEBSITE
The new map of North America on the ICPA website will soon be made interactive with links to manufacturer members.

Click Here to find out how to update your listing to maximize your exposure.
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The ICPA now has two new social media platforms to promote our products!
"Like" our Grout Free Designs Facebook page and follow on Instagram at Grout_Free_Designs.
Watch for more ways ICPA will be promoting cast polymer products.
Sneak Peek at Fall’s Cast Polymer Connection

Coming in your inboxes this fall is an issue devoted to covering what is happening in the nation’s capital that may affect cast polymer businesses as well as addressing several technical issues that affect processes in our plants. Planned for the issue are:
·        An update on styrene issues addresses pending changes in limits for workplace exposure and addresses how we got to where we are and what may happen.
·        An article on the importance of temperature and measurement to the cast polymer fabrication process explains what is involved and what it means.
·        An Ask the Expert column addresses what gel coat prelease is and what can be done to minimize it.
The issue continues ICPA coverage of COVID-19 issues with these two important articles:
·        An issue advising cast polymer companies on what they can do to prevent possible OSHA citations through policy writing and proper procedures in reopening and prevention.
·        A feature advises how companies can pivot their processes and the way they operate and market themselves so they are positioned for success in the new world.
The issue also spotlights ICPA member Bradley Corporation, a company that is about to celebrate 100 years of success.

Interested in advertising in Cast Polymer Connection?

If you are not receiving a printed copy of Cast Polymer Connection, contact Jennifer Towner at Jennifer@TheICPA.com to be added to the distribution list.

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