The Society of the
plastics
Industry, Inc. (SPI) and Omnexus, the global eMarketplace for the plastics
industry, today announced their intent to form a strategic alliance.
"Through this exciting alliance," said SPI President Donald K. Duncan, "SPI
members will be able to learn first-hand about the benefits of Omnexus
through our association's publications,
seminars, meetings and Web site."
In return, he said, Omnexus will help educate the industry about the benefits of
SPI membership and products and
services through its own Web site and
communications network.
"SPI is the premier plastics industry association, and we are delighted to
have its endorsement," said Omnexus Vice President David Jukes. "This
alliance provides a tremendous opportunity to foster learning and
understanding about the benefits and cost savings Internet technology can
bring to plastics processors."Omnexus also plans to develop online
aftermarket services on the Equipment eMarketplace. This feature will allow
buyers on Omnexus to select and order spare parts and aftermarket services
in real-time from multiple suppliers, the first such online offering in the plastics
industry.
The executives said that details of the arrangement will be worked out over
the coming months, with additional announcements to follow.