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 nearly 1 million workers and provides nearly $327 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.
California Supreme Court Rules on Employee Meal and Rest Breaks
May 15, 2012
The California Supreme Court issued an important decision on a case regarding the responsibility of employers to provide meal and rest breaks.
Court Blocks NLRB "Ambush" Elections Rule
May 15, 2012
On May 14, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia held that the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) "ambush" elections rule could not be enforced...
EPA Region 9 Seeks Innovative Projects to Reduce Marine Debris
May 15, 2012
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 -- which serves Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Island -- seeks proposals for projects that restore and protect water quality and habitat of coastal waters...
Extended Producer Responsibility: Industry Success in Vermont and Iowa
May 15, 2012
In Vermont, the legislature passed a comprehensive bill to study current capacity and programs addressing disposal of solid waste in the state...
SPI Statement on the Death of Visit Orlando President and CEO Gary Sain
May 5, 2012
The following statement concerning the sudden death of Visit Orlando President and CEO Gary Sain was issued today by SPI President and CEO William "Bill" Carteaux
The association is structured to meet the diverse needs of the entire plastics industry. As SPI prepares for the future, member engagement in formulating strategy, developing priorities and supplying expertise is critical to our success. From the Executive Board to our three sector Councils (Equipment, Material Suppliers and Processors) and the variety of product/policy committees and self-funded groups, there is a strong foundation already in place to build SPI's new business blueprint.
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.
Deputy Director, American Progressive Bag Alliance
Serve as APBA advocacy professional, with a combined focus on government affairs, communications and grassroots mobilization as regards threats to plastic bag manufacture and distribution.
Program Manager, Industry Affairs - Equipment Council
Manage and supervise all aspects of the Committee on Equipment Statistics program and Safety Statistics and Awards program. Assist in planning, development and implementation of other Equipment Council programs and projects.
Executive Assistant to the President/CEO
To assist the President with his area of responsibility toward successful accomplishment of the mission, goals and objectives of SPI. Providing administrative and secretarial support to the President, while planning, organizing, managing and executing two Board meetings per year.