Other Plastics & Rubber Trade Associations

All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA)

India’s apex non-tire rubber trade body for MSMEs and larger firms; advocates policy, market access, skills, and standards across six membership classes. Around 1,300 member companies as of 2024, with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Pune.

https://www.allindiarubber.net/ Membership: 1,300

American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA)

The largest U.S. composites trade association; provides market data, advocacy, standards, workforce programs and the COMPOSITES/CAMX events. Reported 344 voting member companies in its 2024 annual report.

https://www.acmanet.org/ Membership: 344

Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM)

U.S. national association for non-tire rubber product manufacturers (hose, belts, seals, etc.); focuses on benchmarking, standards input (ISO/ANSI), training and executive networking. Has more than 100 member companies.

https://arpminc.com/ Membership: 100

British Plastics Federation (BPF)

UK’s plastics industry trade federation representing the full value chain (processors, recyclers, suppliers, equipment makers); policy advocacy, technical support and events. 600+ member companies, covering over 80% of UK plastics turnover.

https://www.bpf.co.uk/ Membership: 600

Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), American Chemistry Council

ACC’s polyurethane value-chain group providing advocacy, product stewardship, safety training and the annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference; counts 70+ member companies.

https://www.americanchemistry.com/industry-groups/center-for-the-polyurethanes-industry-cpi Membership: 70

EUMEPS (European Manufacturers of Expanded Polystyrene)

European EPS manufacturers’ umbrella based in Brussels; unites national EPS associations and companies to advance circularity, recycling and market development. Membership includes 23 national associations, representing ~1,000 companies.

https://www.eumeps.org/ Membership: 23

EPS Industry Alliance (EPS-IA)

North American EPS industry trade association serving insulation and protective packaging manufacturers; provides technical resources and recycling infrastructure support. Membership is “more than 70” companies across 44 U.S. states.

https://www.epsindustry.org/ Membership: 70

European Plastics Converters (EuPC)

EU-level trade association representing plastics converters via national and sector organizations; advocates on EU legislation, circularity, and market development. Represents 28 national and 18 sectoral associations (46 members).

https://www.plasticsconverters.eu/ Membership: 46

International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP)

Global synthetic rubber producers’ association headquartered in Houston; conducts EH&S research and industry statistics. About 50 producer and affiliated members in 23 countries, representing >90% of global capacity.

https://www.iisrp.com/ Membership: 50

Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP)

U.S. network for plastics processors; benchmarking, best‑practice sharing, workforce and operations resources. Serves 450+ member companies representing 45,000+ employees.

https://www.mappinc.com/ Membership: 450

NAHAD – The Association for Hose & Accessories Distribution

Hose and hose‑accessories trade association for distributors and manufacturers; provides Hose Safety Institute standards, training and a large annual convention. Membership has hovered around 500 companies (about 150 manufacturers and 350 distributors).

https://nahad.org/ Membership: 500

National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR)

North American PET packaging industry association (U.S., Canada, Mexico); promotes PET use, recycling and data. Membership is about 50 companies spanning resin, packaging, equipment and recycling.

https://napcor.com/ Membership: 50

Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI)

North American plastics piping trade association with five divisions (building & construction, municipal/industrial, power/communications, energy piping, drainage); technical standards, market data and advocacy. Over 180 member companies and associates.

https://www.plasticpipe.org/ Membership: 180

Plastics Europe (PlasticsEurope)

Pan‑European association of plastics manufacturers; policy engagement, sustainability roadmaps and product group secretariats. Has 100+ member companies producing >90% of Europe’s polymers.

https://plasticseurope.org/ Membership: 100

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

U.S. trade association serving the entire plastics supply chain (materials, processors, equipment, brand owners); NPE show organizer, advocacy and sustainability programs. Approximately 1,000 member companies (per association profile).

https://www.plasticsindustry.org/ Membership: 1,000

Polyurethane Foam Association (PFA)

North American association for flexible polyurethane foam manufacturers and suppliers; provides technical forums, regulatory tracking and market data. Directory and third‑party listings indicate roughly 57 member organizations.

https://www.pfa.org/ Membership: 57

Polyurethane Manufacturers Association (PMA)

Cast polyurethane elastomers trade association (processors, suppliers, academics); technical papers, EHS training and annual meeting; news reports have cited about 130 member companies.

https://pmahome.org/ Membership: 130

TEPPFA – The European Plastic Pipes & Fittings Association

European plastic pipes and fittings association; membership of 14 multinational manufacturers and 13 national associations (27 total). Promotes standards, environmental product declarations, and lifecycle performance.

https://www.teppfa.eu/ Membership: 27

U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA)

U.S. trade and advocacy group for tire manufacturers (the rubber sector’s largest end market); safety, sustainability, and policy leadership. Membership comprises 12 tire manufacturing companies.

https://www.ustires.org/ Membership: 12

Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC)

+Vantage Vinyl verification owner and collaboration platform under the Vinyl Institute; convenes PVC resin producers and downstream companies on ESG goals, recycling (VIABILITY grants) and supply‑chain improvements. About 75 company members.

https://vantagevinyl.com/ Membership: 75