invites you to a technical event:

Melet Plastics

Where Sales Meets Manufacturing: The Lifecycle of an Injection Molded Plastic Product

Where: Melet Plastics, 34 De Baets Street, Winnipeg

 

When:  Starting at 6:00 PM on Thursday March 12, 2026

6:00 PM – Registration and Light Supper
6:30 PM – Introduction of Speaker and Presentation
7:15 PM – Begin Tour
8:00 PM – Meeting is adjourned

Cost: SAE Members – $7.00, Students – $5.00, Guests – $10.00 (includes light supper)

The Presentation

This presentation examines how sales and manufacturing intersect to successfully quote, win, and deliver injection-molded plastic products. Using a real-world product example, it follows the complete lifecycle—from the first customer conversation through design, quoting, tooling, production, quality control, delivery, and ongoing support.  The emphasis is on how early sales decisions, accurate information gathering, and cross-functional collaboration directly impact cost, lead time, quality, and customer satisfaction. Attendees will learn how to ask better questions, identify risks sooner, and align customer expectations with manufacturing realities.  By understanding the full lifecycle of an injection molded product, participants will be better equipped to drive profitable projects, reduce surprises, and deliver successful outcomes for customers and internal stakeholders alike.

Our Speaker

Carl Rogers has served as Technical Sales Lead at Melet Plastics since 2021. Prior to this role, he held the position of Design Engineering Manager, where he played a key role in guiding product design and development initiatives.

Carl graduated from Red River College in 1987 with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Following graduation, he built a strong technical foundation in the composites industry, gaining hands-on experience in tooling, part design, and manufacturing processes. His background spans a wide range of technologies, including pultrusion, filament winding, injection molding, infusion molding, rotational molding, SMC, and thermoforming.

In 2005, Carl joined Melet Plastics as a Project Leader, where he became deeply involved in managing and supporting a diverse portfolio of customer projects. Over the course of his career, Carl has contributed to numerous successful programs across multiple industries and is well positioned to share practical insights drawn from decades of real-world manufacturing experience.

Registration

Preregistration is required. Please follow this link: https://forms.gle/215EEwYpx147czwh7 to register electronically, or visit www.saemanitoba.org/

 

Registration before 4 PM March 10 is required. Limited to the first 20 participants.

 

Registration Payment is preferred in advance via eTransfer to treasurer@saemanitoba.org.

Use the following for the security question & answer:

Question: What is the name of the society?

Answer: SAEManitoba

 

Note: For onsite payment only cash can be accepted.

Contact information for any issues or concerns:

email registration@saemanitoba.org

 

Safety Policies

 

Please note that Melet is a scent-free workplace. Hearing protection and eye protection will be required for the tour.

 

 Parking

 

Parking is available on the site property in the west parking lot, with overflow on the street. Enter through the main entrance on the west side of the building.

       Invites you to a special event:

SAE MB Student Night:

“Performance Driving Techniques” Presentation

AND Speedworld Kart Le Mans Racing

                          

Where:             Presentation: Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, 2088 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg

                        Racing: Speedworld, 575 C Berry St, Winnipeg

When:  Starting at 5:45 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026

5:45 PM – Registration and Pizza Supper
6:00 PM – Introduction of Speaker and Presentation
6:45 PM – Thanks and Presentation to Speaker, Student Recognition and presentation
7:30 PM – Speedworld Le Mans Race
8:30 PM – Meeting is adjourned

Cost:               Student SAE Members - $10.00 (free for presentation only)

Professional SAE Members and other Guests - $45 ($5.00 for presentation only)

APEGM CPD:   APEGM members credit 2 Professional Development Hours for “Informal Activity”

 

The Presentation

 

Auto racing is a combination of driver skill and vehicle capabilities. This presentation will focus on high performance driving techniques used in road racing, autocross and performance driving.

The Race

 

After the presentation, we will apply the lessons in a one-hour Le Mans-style kart race at Speedworld! Teams assigned to each kart will race against each other to complete as many laps as possible before time runs out!

 

Teams will be a mix of SAE students, professional SAE members, and other guests. This is a great networking opportunity for students and professionals alike!

 

Our Speaker

 

Corey Dyck is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the U of Manitoba. While working in the heavy-duty transit industry, he's pursued amateur motorsports as a passion for over 25 years now. Corey has won a few Canadian National Championships and has placed in the top 10 in US National competitions in his chosen sport of autocross. He's created, refined, and instructed at a local autocross racing school that has helped hundreds of drivers reach their personal goals in amateur motorsports over the past 20+ years. 

 

Student Recognition

 

SAE Manitoba would like to recognize the world-class UMSAE student organization here in Manitoba. Together, they form one of the largest student member groups in the world. This event celebrates their participation in SAE, their contribution to the industry, and their role in the development of the engineering function in society, and gives them a networking opportunity with professional SAE MB members. It also gives the professional members a chance to show their support for the students by contributing to this event.

 

Registration

 

Preregistration is required. Please follow this link: https://forms.gle/BDu1DaQNQhySw5s1A  to register electronically, or visit www.saemanitoba.org/

 

Registration before 4 PM January 19^th is required. This event is limited to 40 racing participants. If more than 40 racing participants are registered, a waiting list will be created in order of registration.

 

Registration Payment is preferred in advance via eTransfer to treasurer@saemanitoba.org.

Use the following for the security question & answer:

Question: What is the name of the society?

Answer: SAEManitoba

 

Note: For on site payment only cash can be accepted.

Contact information for any issues or concerns:

email registration@saemanitoba.org

 

A valid driver’s license is required to participate in the Speedworld portion of the event.

 

Parking

Parking is available on the east side of the Museum. See below for map. Lot gate will be lifted for our group upon exit, so parking will be free, but upon entry please take a ticket to enter the lot.

Ample scramble parking is available at Speedworld.