Founded in 1937, SPI is the plastics industry trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States. SPI's member companies represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs 1.1 million workers and provides nearly $379 billion in annual shipments.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., SPI promotes business development via a suite of commercial services and trade shows, fosters the sustainable growth of plastics in the global marketplace, provides industry representation in the public policy arena and communicates the industry’s contributions to society and the benefits of its products.
Big Sales on the Show Floor
July 1, 2009
Those who come to NPE2009 come to buy. That is what two exhibitors found in a big way. "Before NPE2009 was half over, The Conair Group knew the show was a success," a company announcement says.
Co-Located Events Report Solid, Successful Attendance
July 1, 2009
The largest co-located conference at NPE2009 was of course the Society of Plastics Engineers' ANTEC, with 750 original, peer-reviewed presentations.
Exhibitors View NPE2009 as Profitable, "Feel Good" Story for the Industry
July 1, 2009
A general feeling of satisfaction, contentment and perhaps a little relief came over the NPE2009 show floor by the time the show closed at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Exhibitors were pleased with the show attendance and repeatedly cited the high quality of the buyers and decision-makers at the show despite lower volume.
Exhibitors, Attendees Discuss Economic Issues with Congressional Leaders
July 1, 2009
At the SPI Policy Makers' Coffee held Monday afternoon in McCormick Place, SPI's Government Relations team introduced four members of Congress from the Illinois delegation to NPE exhibitors and attendees.
SPI's Carteaux Calls for a New Dialogue with Consumers at President's Lunch
July 1, 2009
An appreciative crowd of 400 plastics industry professionals attended the SPI President's Lunch in the West Hall of McCormick Place on Monday afternoon.
The association is organized to meet the diverse needs of the plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers, moldmakers, material suppliers and end-market manufacturers. SPI is comprised of three leadership councils (equipment, material suppliers and processors), industry groups and committees that focus on delivering services for specific member communities.
SPI regularly seeks skilled professionals in a variety of disciplines to develop, manage, and support our programs and initiatives. SPI is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our dynamic trade association, please review our current vacancies.