The In-mold Decorating Association has anounced that registration is now open for the “ABC’s of IML: A Basic Course,” now in its 27th year. The seminar will be presented Thursday, May 12, 2016 , at the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center Chicago North Shore, Skokie, IL.

Offered annually since 1989, this seminar is an introductory in-mold labeling (IML) and in-mold decorating (IMD) course designed for those considering entry into the IML and IMD markets as well as a refresher course for more experienced current participants in the field. The seminar, updated yearly, provides a basic grounding in in-mold labeling and in-mold decorating as well as the fundamentals of extrusion blow molding (IML-B), injection IML (IML-I) thermoform IML (IML-T), the in-mold process, production of in-mold labels, current markets, functions across the IML value chain and future growth opportunities. The seminar covers all aspects of in-mold labeling of packaging as well as in-mold decoration of durable products.

For additional details and registration information, contact Ron Schultz at the In-Mold Decorating Association, Inc. by phone: +1(480) 993-9818, e-mail: [email protected] or visit the association’s website at www.imdassociation.com.