Plastics Industry Association Explained

The Plastics Industry Association, abbreviated as PLASTICS, is a trade association representing the plastics industry. Founded in 1937 as the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., the organization rebranded as the Plastics Industry Association, and PLASTICS for short, in 2016.^[1]

Membership

Membership in PLASTICS is divided into four different industry councils, each one representing a different segment of the plastics industry:^[2]

• Materials Suppliers
• Processors
• Equipment Manufacturers and Moldmakers
• Brand Owners

The organization also hosts international plastics showcase NPE,^[3] among largest triennial trade show for the global plastics industry.

Notes and References

1. News: SPI's new name and look to 'evolve the way people think about plastics' - Plastics News. Plastics News. 2016-12-06.
2. News: Governance. Admin. Client. 2016-10-31. The Plastics Industry Association. 2016-12-06.
3. Web site: NPE2015: The International Plastics Showcase. 14 August 2016.