Plastics Industry Association (Plastics)
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain. We believe in working to make our members and the industry more globally competitive. We believe in advancing sustainability and being a good steward of resources. We believe in promoting plastics manufacturing as a viable career option. We provide education to the industry and to the public about plastics. We support technology-driven innovation to solve problems. We work to change the public’s perceptions about plastics and show how they impact our lives for the better. We understand what’s important to our members’ business and we advocate on their behalf to enact sustainable policies and create sustainable business growth for the industry. The 2019 Global Trends report ocntains new insights on trade in `other` plastics, a deeper dive into five key export markets, and features details about the plastics global market players.
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- Business Type:
- Professional association
- Industry Type:
- Plastics & Resins
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Employees:
- 11-100
About Us
Our councils, committees and events such as our signature global tradeshow NPE®, bring the boldest and brightest innovators, influencers and new technologies together to create connections, expand business growth and showcase our industry.
From the technological advancements we enable to the possibilities we create, we’re dedicated to helping our members shape the future and make a positive impact every day.
Why PLASTICS
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the only association that supports the entire plastics supply chain. Founded in 1937, we have a track record of fostering collaboration between each segment of the industry and evolving right alongside the plastics industry as a whole.
With the increased attention on plastics, we are here to connect companies in this industry and encourage innovation to meet the needs of tomorrow. We’ve expanded our resources and tools available to members to help us come together to help positively shape the future of the industry.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To be a world-class trade organization that promotes industry growth in a global economy while providing outstanding industry representation and services to members.
Mission
SPI advances a pro-manufacturing agenda, strengthens global competitiveness, improves productivity and pursues zero waste strategies for the U.S. plastics industry.
SPI at a Glance
Founded in 1937, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association is the trade association representing one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United States. SPI's members represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw material suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs nearly one million American workers and provides more than $427 billion in annual shipments.
The mission of SPI is to be a world class trade association representing the entire plastics industry in a way that promotes the development of the plastics industry and enhances the public's understanding of its contributions while meeting the needs of society and providing value to its members.
As the national trade association for the U.S. plastics industry, SPI's objectives are three-fold:
- SPI represents and serves as the spokesperson for the industry locally, nationally and internationally, with emphasis on influencing public policy on issues of concern to the industry.
- SPI works to promote the accomplishments of the plastics industry, enhance its image and improve the business climate in which it operates.
- SPI promotes industry growth, competitiveness and the advancement of technology.
SPI accomplishes its objectives through a variety of programs, including representing the industry before federal and state government bodies, informing members about important legislative and regulatory policy developments, identifying trends and emerging issues of concern, building coalitions to help achieve industry goals and communicating the value of the plastics industry and its products to key audiences.
SPI also serves as a resource for members needing technical expertise, statistical information and regulatory compliance assistance. It maintains liaison with national and international technical and regulatory groups to develop standards for product performance and safety to protect existing markets for plastics and open new ones.
Through its national, international and regional activities, SPI promotes industry growth and development through a variety of programs to improve company performance and create a positive business environment for the plastics industry.
SPI also sponsors NPE, the international plastics showcase for the industry and its products and an unparalleled forum for industry interaction.
In addition to SPI's core services, SPI's industry groups and program committees serve the special needs of various industry segments. Some units are formed around specific materials, manufacturing processes and end markets, while others represent plastics machinery and equipment manufacturers or product manufacturers.