The plastics industry turned out in force for ANTEC 2005, the 63rd Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Plastics Engineers, held in Boston in early May. Len Czuba, installed as 2005-2006 SPE President, set the theme of "Connect, Collaborate, and Compete" for his term of office. He promised to work toward improved communications, increased member value, and continued international growth of the Society.