Society of the Plastics Industry
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Founded in 1937, the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. was a professional society representing individuals in the plastics industry. In 2010, the organization began doing business as SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, before changing its name[1] to the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) .[2]
PLASTICS members represent the entire plastics industry supply chain in the U.S., including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, recyclers and brand owners.
Activities
[edit ]The organization produces the triennial global trade show NPE,[3] one of the world's largest plastics industry events. PLASTICS also publishes statistical reports on the U.S. plastics industry, including:
- The Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U.S. Economy [4] and
- Global Business Trends.[5]
PLASTICS' Committee on Equipment Statistics also produces annual and quarterly reports on shipments in plastics manufacturing machinery.[6] As the Society of the Plastics Industry, the organization introduced the Resin Identification Code in 1988 before turning control of the Code over to ASTM International. This system was introduced to make separation of the many similar-appearing plastic resin types easier for plastic recycling centers across the country. There was no federal legislation or program to mandate these symbols, though many states have now adopted legislation that mandate its use.[7]
References
[edit ]- ^ PLASTICS (2016年12月04日). "Our Rebrand". The Plastics Industry Association. Retrieved 2016年12月06日.
- ^ "SPI's new name and look to 'evolve the way people think about plastics' - Plastics News". Plastics News. Retrieved 2016年12月06日.
- ^ "NPE2015: The International Plastics Showcase" . Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ Admin, Client (2016年11月01日). "Size and Impact of Plastics Industry on the U.S. Economy". The Plastics Industry Association. Retrieved 2016年12月06日.
- ^ Admin, Client (2016年11月01日). "Global Trends". The Plastics Industry Association. Retrieved 2016年12月06日.
- ^ Admin, Client (2016年11月01日). "Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES)". The Plastics Industry Association. Retrieved 2016年12月06日.
- ^ NEWS, NE NOW (2020年09月09日). "Aaranyak observes its 31st Foundation Day". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 2023年02月22日.
