Plastics and Rubber Trade Associations

American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA)

The U.S. trade association for composite materials manufacturers and suppliers, offering advocacy, standards, education, market data, and the annual CAMX conference. Reported 344 voting member companies in its 2024 annual report.

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

American Mold Builders Association (AMBA)

Largest U.S. grassroots association dedicated to the mold manufacturing sector; provides benchmarking, workforce development, networking, and advocacy for domestic mold builders. Serves over 270 member companies.

https://amba.org Membership: 270

Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM)

U.S. association for rubber products manufacturers, focused on standards, benchmarking, training, and industry advocacy for hose, belt, sealing, and other rubber product makers. Membership surpassed 100 member companies.

https://arpminc.com Membership: 100

Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)

North American trade group advancing plastics recycling through design-for-recycling guidance, testing, policy engagement, and value‑chain collaboration. Has more than 300 member companies worldwide.

https://plasticsrecycling.org Membership: 300

British Plastics Federation (BPF)

The UK’s principal plastics industry association, representing the full value chain (recyclers, suppliers, processors, packaging, equipment). It has 600+ member companies.

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

Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI)

An American Chemistry Council group convening the polyurethane value chain on stewardship, advocacy, technical resources, and the Polyurethanes Technical Conference. Networks 70+ member companies.

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

EUMEPS (European Manufacturers of Expanded Polystyrene)

Brussels‑based voice of Europe’s expanded polystyrene (EPS) industry, representing 23 national EPS associations and, through them, about 1,000 companies across the value chain.

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

European Bioplastics

Trade association for the bioplastics value chain (from feedstocks to converters and users) advocating standards, policy, market data, and networking. Represents 80+ member companies.

https://www.european-bioplastics.org Membership: 80

European Plastics Converters (EuPC)

EU‑level association of plastics converters, bringing together national and sectoral associations to advocate on regulation, market development, and circularity. Totals 51 European and national member associations.

https://www.plasticsconverters.eu Membership: 51

INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

U.S. trade association for the nonwovens/engineered fabrics sector, providing education, events, test methods, and market intelligence. Has more than 360 corporate members.

https://www.inda.org Membership: 360

International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP)

Global trade association of synthetic rubber producers and affiliates; members operate in 20+ countries and represent the vast majority of world synthetic rubber capacity. Reports 50 producer/affiliate members in 23 countries.

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

Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP)

U.S. network of plastics processors sharing benchmarking, best practices, training, and peer collaboration to improve plant performance. The association comprises nearly 500 plastics organizations nationwide.

https://www.mappinc.com Membership: 500

Petcore Europe

PET value‑chain association in Europe promoting PET circularity, design for recycling, and market development through working groups and research. Membership includes 165+ companies and 9 associations.

https://www.petcore-europe.org Membership: 165

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

U.S. association representing the entire plastics supply chain with advocacy, data, events (e.g., NPE), and sustainability initiatives. About 1,000 member companies.

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

Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI)

North American trade association for plastic piping systems across water, gas, energy, communications, plumbing, and industrial markets; focuses on research, technical standards, and advocacy. Has 180+ member companies and associates.

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

Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE)

European association of plastics recyclers working on design for recycling, quality standards, and market uptake of recycled plastics; members span companies across recycling streams. Has more than 200 member companies.

https://www.plasticsrecyclers.eu Membership: 200

PlasticsEurope

Pan‑European association of polymer producers advocating for circularity, climate goals, and industry standards; members produce over 90% of European polymers. Has 100+ member companies.

https://plasticseurope.org Membership: 100

Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)

Global professional society for plastics engineers, scientists, and technologists, providing conferences (ANTEC), journals, training, and local/technical chapters. Has 22,500+ individual members.

https://www.4spe.org Membership: 22,500

Tire Industry Association (TIA)

International association serving the full tire industry (dealers, manufacturers, retreaders, recyclers) with training, advocacy, and events (e.g., Global Tire Expo). Has a network of more than 13,000 members in 40+ countries.

https://www.tireindustry.org Membership: 13,000

U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA)

U.S. trade association for tire manufacturers that produce tires domestically; engages on safety, sustainability, and policy. Membership is 12 tire manufacturing companies.

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