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Mentoring In The Plastics Industry: An Interview With Steve Petrakis
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Mentoring In The Plastics Industry:
An Interview With Steve Petrakis
The world of plastics is an expansive one, touching nearly every corner of our lives. It is an industry that has grown and evolved over the years, and at the heart of this evolution are professionals such as Steve Petrakis.

Petrakis, who is retiring as the VP of industry affairs, equipment and mold makers council for the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), has spent nearly six decades in the industry, shaping it and being shaped by it. In an exclusive interview, Petrakis shared his insights about his career, the importance of mentoring, and the future of the plastics industry.
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