SPI’s industry councils (Equipment, Material Suppliers and Processors) represent the foundation of the organization, and they now have a direct pipeline to both the Executive Board as well as to SPI's tactical committees to ensure that the needs of today's industry are being addressed.  These councils are able to flexibly set budgets according to the ebb and flow of a rapidly changing marketplace.  All member company representatives have a voice within SPI's Council structure.  Council programs and initiatives are accessible to members throughout the supply chain.

equipment

One of three leadership councils under the SPI umbrella, the Equipment Council is the main point of engagement into SPI for all machinery manufacturers.  Initial committees under this Council include:

  • Machine Safety Standards
  • Equipment Statistics
  • Programs/Conferences 






processors

One of three leadership councils under the SPI umbrella, the Processors Council is the main point of engagement into SPI for all processors and moldmakers, regardless of the process they represent.  Initial committees under this Council include: 

  • Film and Bag Manufacturers
  • Thermoformers
  • Medical Products
  • Emerging Issues
  • Statistics/Benchmarking
  • Programs/Conferences 





material suppliers

One of three leadership councils under the SPI umbrella, the Material Suppliers Council is the main point of engagement into the organization for all resin, additive, colorant and other material suppliers.  Initial committees under this Council include:

  • Fluoropolymer Manufacturers
  • Organic Peroxide Producers
  • Vinyl Products
  • Programs/Conferences 





bioplastics

SPI’s new Bioplastics Council provides a forum for resin and additive suppliers to promote the development of bioplastics as an integral part of the plastics industry. The Council educates and provides strategic advice to industry and government; articulates clear and consistent definitions of bioplastics options; and promotes harmonization of environmental policies.