Paper and Packaging Trade Associations

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association

Independent converters of corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box packaging plus suppliers; offers education, benchmarking, networking, and advocacy. About 250 converter companies participate across roughly 500 member locations.

https://www.aiccbox.org Membership: 250

AMERIPEN (American Institute for Packaging and the Environment)

U.S. coalition advancing practical, science‑based packaging policy (EPR, labeling, recycled content) across the full value chain; surpassed 100 members in 2024.

https://www.ameripen.org Membership: 107

Appita – The Australasian Pulp and Paper Industry Association

Australasian professional association supporting pulp, paper, packaging and bioproducts with training and events; 120+ corporate members and 1,300+ individual members.

https://appita.com Membership: 1,420

CEPI – Confederation of European Paper Industries

Pan‑European association for the forest fibre and paper industry; via 19 national associations it represents hundreds of companies and 850+ mills across Europe.

https://www.cepi.org Membership: 19

ECMA – European Carton Makers Association

International network for the folding carton industry (converters, cartonboard mills, national associations, suppliers); represents 650+ carton producers employing 60,000+ people.

https://ecma.org Membership: 650

EIA – Envelope Institute of America

Alliance of envelope manufacturers focused on best practices, benchmarking, and business continuity; 10 member companies operating 17 plants in the U.S. and Canada.

https://envelopeinstitute.org/ Membership: 10

FEFCO – European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers

European umbrella for corrugated board manufacturers; brings together national associations and suppliers to address technical, economic and policy issues for corrugated packaging.

https://www.fefco.org Membership: 16

FINAT – Association for the European Label Industry

Association for the European label industry providing standards, advocacy, and networking; encompasses roughly 620 member company facilities in 60+ countries.

https://www.finat.com Membership: 620

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

U.S. trade association for flexible packaging converters and suppliers; members span the fastest‑growing packaging segment. Current directory lists about 199 companies.

https://www.flexpack.org Membership: 199

Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE)

Industry association for European flexible packaging manufacturers; 85+ member companies operating 350+ sites, representing ~90% of regional sales.

https://www.flexpack-europe.org Membership: 85

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

Leading individual‑membership organization for packaging professionals offering training, certification, and networking; a community of 3,000+ members.

https://www.iopp.org Membership: 3,000

International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)

Global authority for package‑performance testing and design standards; 1,100+ corporate members across 45 countries, including 650+ certified labs and 400+ brand owners.

https://ista.org Membership: 1,100

JAPAN TAPPI – Japan Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

Japan’s technical association for the pulp and paper industry; includes 26 pulp/paper manufacturers, 143 supplier companies, and 2,115 individual members.

https://www.japantappi.org/en/ Membership: 2,284

NPTA – The Paper & Packaging Distributors Association (National Paper Trade Association)

North American association for the paper distribution channel (merchants, suppliers, converters, service providers) focused on networking, education, and advocacy.

https://www.gonpta.com Membership: 74

PAC Global (The Packaging Association)

Not‑for‑profit, member‑driven packaging association connecting brands, converters, and suppliers with education, awards, and sustainability programs (e.g., PAC NEXT).

https://pac.global Membership: 3,000

PAPTAC – Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada

Canadian technical association serving pulp and paper professionals; provides conferences, training, and technical committees with a membership close to 3,000.

https://www.paptac.ca Membership: 3,000

PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Trade association for packaging and processing technologies; 900+ North American member companies spanning equipment, components, materials, and services.

https://www.pmmi.org Membership: 900

Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)

Member program of GreenBlue uniting the packaging value chain to advance sustainable packaging; 600+ member companies with collaborative projects and guidance.

https://sustainablepackaging.org Membership: 600

TAPPI – Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

World’s largest association of pulp, paper, tissue, packaging and converting professionals; standards development, technical content, and events for 7,000+ members.

https://www.tappi.org Membership: 7,000

TLMI – Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute

North American association for label and package printing companies; community, benchmarking, and advocacy for approximately 270 converter and supplier members.

https://tlmi.com Membership: 270