Founded in 1937, SPI is the plastics industry trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States. SPI's member companies represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs 1.1 million workers and provides nearly $379 billion in annual shipments.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., SPI promotes business development via a suite of commercial services and trade shows, fosters the sustainable growth of plastics in the global marketplace, provides industry representation in the public policy arena and communicates the industry’s contributions to society and the benefits of its products.
ASTM Considers Additional Changes to the Resin Identification Codes
March 11, 2010
As it continues to focus on recycling of a variety of post-consumer plastics, ASTM's D20.95 subcommittee continues to work on the resin identification codes draft standard.
Administration Releases 2010 Trade Agenda, FTA Timelines Vague
March 11, 2010
On March 1, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued its 2010 edition of the administration's International Trade Agenda which focuses on recently announced initiatives.
Plastic Bottles and Flasks Targeted for Brazilian Retaliation
March 11, 2010
On March 8, 2010, Brazil issued its final retaliation list in its ongoing dispute with the United States concerning cotton. That list proposes imposing punitive tariffs on 102 categories of products, U.S. exports of which were valued at $591 million in 2008.
REACH Update: 8 New Substances to be Considered for Inclusion on Candidate List
March 11, 2010
On March 8, 2010, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) issued a press release announcing that eight new substances of very high concern (SVHCs) have been nominated for inclusion on the Candidate List.
Upcoming International Trade Events
March 11, 2010
The association is organized to meet the diverse needs of the plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers, moldmakers, material suppliers and end-market manufacturers. SPI is comprised of three leadership councils (equipment, material suppliers and processors), industry groups and committees that focus on delivering services for specific member communities.
SPI regularly seeks skilled professionals in a variety of disciplines to develop, manage, and support our programs and initiatives. SPI is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our dynamic trade association, please review our current vacancies.