P R O C E S S O R S & C O N V E R T E R S

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven

organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain.

We believe in ...Working to make our members and

the industry more globally competitive

Advancing sustainability and being a good steward of resources

Innovating and improving to make a difference in the world

Creating connections that empower our collective voice

Promoting plastics manufacturing and driving business growth

Since 1937, we’ve been providing education

and advocacy to our members. Our councils,

committees and events—such as our global trade show, NPE:

The Plastics Show—bring the boldest and brightest innovators,

influencers and new technology together to

create connections and showcase our industry.

We are dedicated to helping our members shape the future

and make a positive impact every day, from the technological

advancements we enable to the possibilities we create.

WE ARE PLASTICS

CONTENTS1 Councils + Committees + Divisions2 Processors & Converters3 Communications + Outreach4 Advocacy5 Growth6 Market Intelligence7 Industry Standards 8 Sustainability + Environment9 Future Leaders10 Membership

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Meet the backbone of our association—a driving

force behind our industry and our mission. Composed of mem-

bers, these groups monitor market trends, as well

as legislative and regulatory changes. They inform

decision makers and advocate on

behalf of the industry. They spearhead programs

and projects, such as plastics recycling in

hospitals and Operation Clean Sweep.

They make a positive impact.

COUNCILS

COMMITTEES

DIVISIONS

BRAND OWNERS Brand owners and manufacturers of plastic consumer goods

EQUIPMENT Machinery and mold manufacturers

MATERIAL SUPPLIERS Resin, additive, colorant, bioplastics and other material suppliers

PROCESSORS + CONVERTERS Producers of plastic products

CouncilsCOUNCIL COMMITTEES + DIVISIONS Bioplastics Division, Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES), Flexible Film & Bag Division, Flexible Vinyl Products Division, Fluoropolymers Division, Machinery Safety Standards Committee, Rigid Plastic Packaging Group (RPPG), and Transportation & Industrial Plastics (TIP) Committee

RECYCLING Brings together representation from all councils, which together align their efforts to put recycling and sustainability at the forefront of their businesses; as a result, the industry develops innovative demonstration projects that recover new streams of plastics, industry sustainability benchmarking, Zero Net Waste recognition, collaboration with industry partners and more

REGULATORY Environment, Health and Safety Committee (EHS+); Food, Drug and Cosmetic Packaging Materials Committee (FDCPMC); and Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division (OPPSD)

TACTICAL Public Policy Committee (PPC), NPE/Trade Shows and Conferences Committee, PLASTICS Communications Committee (PCC) and Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Committee

Committees + Divisions

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By promoting plastics as the material of choice, the PLASTICS Processors

Council is the group I turn to for networking and strategizing with the

entire supply chain from our material suppliers, to other processors/

converters, and to our end-markets or brand owners. Membership keeps

me informed of global market changes, innovative trends within the supply

chain, legislative opportunities and threats as well as abilities to advance

issues like sustainability, material regulations and workforce matters.

Dan Mohs, Chairman and CEO, Placon Corp

The Processors Council is the main point of

engagement into PLASTICS for processors and converters, connecting

them directly to material suppliers, equipment

manufacturers and brand owners.

PROCESSORS & CONVERTERS

RPPG is a resin-neutral group within PLASTICS that focuses on

consumer products and food service packaging. Membership

in the RPPG is open to all suppliers, brand owners, plastic

processors and converters in the rigid plastic packaging

supply chain. RPPG delivers networking and engagement on

issues impacting the business of rigid plastic packaging and

shipping containers.

FFBD is made up of company representatives from the

resin, machinery, processor/converter and brand owner

segments of the industry, and has become the “go-to” place

for the entire flexible film and bag supply chain. FFBD is

an all-inclusive division of PLASTICS focused on creating

opportunities and providing a central location for relevant

technology, topical information and advocacy through

industry interaction.

Plastics companies that purchase raw plastic materials and process or convert them into products engage in the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) through the Processors Council. PLASTICS champions the Processors Council as the main point of engagement for processors and converters serving various industry segments and end markets, including flexible films, rigid packaging, transportation and industrial plastics, as well as pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

The Processors Council works in tandem with other PLASTICS groups and councils to confirm that the collective needs of the processors membership are being met, to ensure that processors have a voice in the organization and the broader industry conversation, and to use dedicated staff and resources to address their priorities.

The Processors Council is made up of a set of key committees, groups and divisions that collaborate and work to identify and resolve challenges within their businesses and plastics as a whole.

TIP is PLASTICS’ point of engagement for all producers of rigid and

durable plastics used in automotive, industrial and consumer goods.

TIP was formed to fill the void created by those operating outside

the realm of packaging. The entire supply chain—equipment

manufacturers, material suppliers and compounders, processors

and converters, brand owners and recyclers—are represented in the

group as it addresses issues around sustainability and end-of-life

vehicle (ELV) recycling, lightweighting and materials issues, and

other regulatory, advocacy and education issues important to these

end markets.

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Applications Committee

(PMDAC ) is an essential way for companies in the medical

supply chain to engage with PLASTICS. Comprised of business

owners, senior-level executives, and quality and regulatory

specialists representing raw material suppliers, formulators

and compounders, auxiliary equipment manufacturers, mold

makers, processors and brand owners.

Rigid Plastics Packaging Group (RPPG)

Join the Growing Council

Transportation and Industrial Plastics (TIP)

Flexible Film and Bag Division (FFBD)

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Applications Committee (PMDAC)

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We strengthen the industry and positively

affect perceptions of plastics through

ongoing communications efforts,

including public relations, social media engagement,

message development and public opinion research.

COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH

Members of our industry know plastic is a material that empowers everyone, every day—but others may not realize how much plastic makes a positive impact on our lives. Our resource is designed to empower industry employees to be advocates and change the conversation about plastic. Learn more at ThisIsPlastics.com.

This Is Plastics

From innovations and recycling to bags and bans, news about plastics is constant. As representatives of the entire plastics industry, we have a communications team ready to:

Proactively tell the plastics industry’s stories through both traditional and social media

Promote plastics as the material of choice through targeted outreach campaigns

Provide real-time responses to today’s rapid news cycle

Media Relations

The PLASTICS Magazine is a compelling association

publication dedicated to the plastics supply chain—

past, present and future. Each issue explores the

innovations, connections and businesses that drive our

industry’s growth and future leaders.

PLASTICS Magazine

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The PLASTICS Advocacy teams work to

advance the industry’s legislative and

regulatory priorities.

These issues are active across the nation.

Now more than ever, they can play out at

state and local levels of government.

Environmental regulations Infrastructure regulations Regulatory reliefTaxTradeWorkforce development

ADVOCACY

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This team develops and strengthens relationships and handles issues that come from Congress and the administration. The team also leads the Plastics Industry Fly-In, an annual event when industry leaders come to Capitol Hill to discuss industry priorities with their congressional delegations and federal officials.

Regulatory issues govern the everyday work of the industry and member companies. These issues can be just as critical as legislative threats, if not more so. The Regulatory team works with outside legal and scientific experts to nail down the details and with our legislative teams to develop sound policy and strategies for complex topics.

Aggressive NGO activity has taken some issues that rightfully should be addressed at the federal level down to the municipal level. The State team works with national member companies to deal with priority issues that can move quickly in state legislatures, agencies or major city councils.

Our industry creates jobs, drives economic growth and produces innovations that save lives. This is our story, and it’s how we advance our cause. PLASTICS members can get involved and engage with policymakers through efforts such as plant tours to help them get a better understanding of our industry.

Federal

Regulatory

State

Grassroots

We work to educate policymakers about the plastics industry’s job creation and innovation. We collaborate with other industry trade associations to address today’s matters and stay one step ahead of tomorrow’s. Here’s how:

NPE pushes the entire plastics industry to bring out our boldest ideas and showcase what’s new and what’s next in every sector of the plastics industry. From innovative product releases to meaningful relationship building and networking opportunities, the interactive trade show NPE creates the global backdrop that all industries that use or manufacture plastic need to drive business forward.

Glenn Anderson – Senior Vice President, Strategic Account Development, Milacron

PLASTICS strives to promote, develop and

strengthen our members, industry and innovation with global events, lead-

ership inspiration and partner exposure.

GROWTH

This summit is where plastics leaders find in-depth and wide-ranging information about issues that impact the direction of their companies. Exclusive sessions target key segments to help focus on and further the understanding of critical factors that determine a company’s future success.

NPE is the most influential trade event and conference for the global plastics supply chain. Every three years, our industry gathers the brightest and boldest in one place—NPE in Orlando, Fla. The show has been established for more than 70 years, with an unmatched ability to bring the industry together and showcase the technology, innovation, business, education, data intelligence and face-to-face connections that shape the future of plastics.

More than 65,000 attendees and exhibiting companies, occupying 1.1 million net square feet, present the latest in manufacturing, machinery, chemicals, additives, design engineering, robotics, dies, tools, molds and more. Vertical markets represented include appli-ances, automotive, bottling, building and construction, consumer electronics, medical devices and supplies, sustainability and recycling, and packaging.

Through partner trade shows and events, we work to bolster and promote our members and our mission for a better industry and better world.

At GPS by IHS Markit and the Plastics Industry

Association, more than 300 industry decision

makers meet annually to network and gain a

comprehensive view with which to navigate

the complex global plastics industry.

Plastics Leadership Summit

NPE: The Plastics Show

Partner Trade Shows + Events

GPS: Global Plastics Summit

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OCCUPIES

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We provide a complete data resource portfolio to help our

members make informed business decisions that

continue to drive our industry’s

innovation and success.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Focusing on the variety of end markets for plastics, this report

series concentrates on key segments and vertical markets in the

ever-changing industry environment.

We offer insights into bioplastics, bottling and packaging, med-

ical devices, consumer technology, automotive and housing,

with more markets to come—all while helping

members stay informed about innovation, competition,

demographic shifts, and regulatory and policy changes.

PLASTICS Market Watch Report

Emphasizing the positive impact our industry makes on

the economy, this annual report highlights facts about

employment, downstream and upstream output impact,

size and growth, real value of shipments, real value added and

geographic clustering.

Size & Impact Report

We track macroeconomic events and data releases year round.

Analysis of leading economic indicators, including manufac-

turing activity, housing stats and retail sales, aids members’

business decision-making process by offering perspectives on

the changing economic landscape. We use other indicators,

including GDP, inflation, unemployment, economic policy

uncertainty, and currency and financial market conditions, to

provide the most accurate picture of the state of our

economy. The Plastics Quarterly Advisory provides a snapshot

of cur-rent macroeconomics and

plastics end markets, as well as conditions and forecasts.

Data Analysis

The tools we offer include:

This quarterly cross-sector analysis covers recent

developments in the economy, the end markets that

plastics machinery and equipment serve, and the latest

three monthly surveys of CES participating members. The

information, available exclusively to CES members partici-

pating in the survey, takes into account

uncertainties in the current economic environment.

Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) Report

Produced annually, with a digital monthly trade statistics supplement, this forward-looking report highlights the composition and direction of global trade in plastics, plastic materials and resin, plastic products, molds for plastics and plastics machinery.

Global Trends Report

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To be effective in standards development and participa-

tion, you must have a seat at the table. PLASTICS’ standards strat-

egy has four legs: machinery safety standards,

international standards, outside organizations and

codes, and additional PLASTICS standards and

technical reports. Every company in the plastics

industry—equipment manufacturers, processors,

material suppliers and even brand owners—can

find something in one of these four categories

that impacts the way their business operates.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

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PLASTICS is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop standards for the safety of machinery. With new tech-nology being introduced at an ever-faster rate, awareness of workplace hazards is increasingly important. These standards combine user and care requirements with risk assessment to provide practical, hands-on guidance for preventing worker injuries.

PLASTICS works through its ANSI accreditation to also participate in standards development at the international level through the Inter-national Organization for Standardization (ISO). For an industry that touches every corner of the globe, involvement at the international level is paramount to ensure a level playing field for manufacturers and the safety of manufacturing workers all around the world. PLASTICS participates in ISO Technical Committee 270, plastics and rubber ma-chines in addition to monitoring the work of other standards-setting bodies such as IEC and VDMA to ensure companies here in the U.S. have a voice in the development process.

PLASTICS standards development scope covers the manufacture, integration, care and use of plastics machinery or materials throughout the supply chain. That’s fairly broad, but so is the plastics industry—there are a number of standards and technical reports that emerge from other non-machinery safety standard segments that have the potential to impact companies in the plastics industry, and the PLASTICS standards program is poised to help address those issues.

PLASTICS isn’t the only organization accredited by ANSI or

developing standards that impact our industry. PLASTICS

continues its involvement in a number of outside groups

to ensure the plastics industry can have a say in the

development of standards that might, at first glance,

appear tangential to its operations. Such organizations

include the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

ASTM International, the B11 Standards Committee and

Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Machinery Safety Standards

International Standards

Additional Standards and Technical Reports

Outside Organizations and Codes

We know plastics are a valuable resource—too

valuable to waste. That’s why we are dedicated to

helping our members set industry-leading

environmental goals, such as providing tools that accelerate

and support their sustainability efforts

and identifying new recovery and recycling

opportunities for plastics from the healthcare

environment, end-of-life vehicles, flexible

packaging and products.

SUSTAINABILITY ENVIRONMENT

Zero net waste, or sending zero waste to a landfill, is an

attainable sustainability goal for companies and their employees.

This groundbreaking program helps members evaluate

waste-reduction opportunities and maximize landfill diversion.

Zero Net Waste Program

More than 25 years ago, the industry launched this international, vol-

untary stewardship and educational campaign program designed

to stop littering before it starts by preventing resin pellet, flake

and powder loss. This helps keep plastic material out of the marine

environment.

Operation Clean Sweep

See how we bring our commitment to life:

Representatives from the entire plastics supply chain and select end markets act as a steering committee to prioritize opportuni-ty areas and set the direction of PLASTICS’ sustainability work in total.

Sustainability Advisory Board

This annual, concentrated summit is designed to challenge the

plastics industry to redefine manufacturing to use greater recy-

cled content, better incorporate principles of design for recycling

and consider all opportunities to drive sustainability. Thought

leaders connect to help companies take their

sustainability goals from aspirational to operational.

Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit

In 2011, plastics organizations from around the world joined to announce The Declaration of the Global Plastics Associations for Solu-tions on Marine Litter, informally known as our Joint Declaration. Since then, 69 plastics organizations and allied industry associations in 35 countries have voluntarily signed the pledge and planned, put into action or completed more than 260 marine litter solutions proj-ects.

The Declaration of the Global Plastics Associations for Solutions on Marine Litter

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We’re here to support and encourage the next generation

of plastics leaders, who will play critical roles in the

innovation, technology and future of plastics. Through

leadership development, mentoring programs, re-

lationship-building opportunities and the Future

Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Committee, PLASTICS is

committed to workplace

development and improving perception through

cultivating future leaders who will

continue to shape our success.

FUTURE LEADERS

Being a part of FLiP allows me to not only connect with others and begin shaping the future of PLASTICS, but the opportunity to learn about the entire plastics industry supply chain and how we, as young leaders, can affect its direction.

Beth Wetmore Trenor, Advanced Regulatory Specialist, Milliken & Co.

In an effort to engage, develop and retain future industry leaders, PLASTICS created FLiP for plastics professionals younger than 40. FLiP’s mission is to provide young professionals in the plastics industry the exposure, education and resources they need to grow—gener-ating strong careers in the plastics manufacturing industry and driving our future.

The FLiP Committee hosts face-to-face meetings, participates in PLASTICS board meetings, and sponsors mentorship programs and task groups for Manufacturing Day and NPE: The Plastics Show.

FLiP Committee

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As a member of our association, you have

a voice in shaping the industry’s future.

You also have a measurable return

on investment in business opportunities,

advocacy, networking and educational

programs that can come only from

becoming a member.

MEMBERSHIP

DRIVE THE FUTURE of both the organization

and the industry by participating in our

councils and committees

PROTECT AND GROW

your business through PLASTICS advocacy

INCREASE business market intelligence in the plastics industry with access

to exclusive data, economic forecasting, analysis

and reports

JOIN the collective voice in

sustainable practices and thought leadership

Your participation as a member of PLASTICS allows you to:

CONNECT with your suppliers and new

and existing customers in one place, face to face, at our

year-round events

SAVE MONEY with discounted rates at the

global NPE: The Plastics Show and all other PLASTICS events

and conferences

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