The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.

1667 K St., NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20006 202.974.5200 Fax 202.296.7005

Staff: 50

Founded in 1937, The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. 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 1.1 million workers and provides more than $379 billion in annual shipments.

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 business units 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.

SPI operates regional offices in the Northeast, the Midwest, South and West. SPI's regions and state chapters serve member needs on a localized basis.

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