09/17/2026
What a week in Houston at the National Plastics Conference! ✨
Rocheleau was proud to take part in a conference that brought the plastics industry together for meaningful conversations, professional development, and opportunities to give back.
🌳 One of the highlights of the week was the annual Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Litter Cleanup. In partnership with Keep Houston Beautiful, 40 volunteers came together at Woodland Park and removed an incredible 400 pounds of waste from the local community. We’re always proud to support this FLiP tradition and see our industry come together to make a tangible impact in our host city.
🎤 Allison Rocheleau also joined the “Recruiting and Developing a Future-Ready Workforce” panel, sharing Rocheleau’s experience investing in our existing workforce through training, new technology, and grant-supported initiatives. For a small manufacturer, preparing for the future isn’t always about adding more people, it’s also about giving the team you already have the tools and skills to grow alongside the business.
From thought-provoking breakout sessions on regulation, engineering, workforce development, and other key industry issues to the conversations that happened between sessions, it was a valuable few days of learning and connection.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s National Plastics Conference a success. We’re heading home with new ideas, new connections, and plenty to build on!