# Plastics Industry Association: PLASTICS is the voice of the plastics industry, bringing together the full supply chain to build consensus, advocate thoughtful perspectives and solutions, and provide valuable information to help our members succeed in the marketplace\. > Join the Plastics Industry Association \(PLASTICS\)\. We unite 750\+ companies across the full supply chain to advocate, build consensus, and help members succeed\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.6, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Leadership](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/leadership-team/) - [William R\. Carteaux Leadership Award](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/programs-initiatives/networking/william-r-carteaux-leadership-award/) - [Machinery Safety Standards](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/advocacy/codes-standards/machinery-safety-standards-committee/) - [About the PLASTICS Industry Association](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/about-plastics/) - [Sustainability Online Education](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/sustainability-online-education/) ## Events - [NPE2024: The Plastics Show](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/event/npe2024-the-plastics-show/) - [Spring National Meeting Conference and Plastics Industry Fly\-in](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/event/spring-national-meeting-conference-and-plastics-industry-fly-in/) - [15th High Pressure Polyethylene \(HPPE\) Process Safety Workshop](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/event/15th-high-pressure-polyethylene-hppe-process-safety-workshop/) - [Q1 2023 Equipment Council Meeting](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/event/q1-2023-equipment-council-meeting/) - [15th Biennial International Symposium On Worldwide Regulation of Food Packaging](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/event/15th-biennial-international-symposium-on-worldwide-regulation-of-food-packaging/) ## Careers - [Intern, Economics](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/careers/intern-economics-2/) ## Resources - [Career Opportunities in Plastics](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/resource/career-opportunities-in-plastics/): Data updated September 2026 - [Molds for Plastics Monthly Trade](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/resource/molds-for-plastics-monthly-trade/): Updated September 2026 - [Plastics Demand Estimate](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/resource/plastics-demand-estimate/): Data updated September 2026 - [Recyclable Plastics Materials Quarterly Trade Statistics](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/resource/recyclable-plastics-materials-quarterly-trade-statistics/): Data updated August 2026 - [Building and Construction](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/resource/building-and-construction/): Updated July 2026 ## Newsroom - [PLASTICS Applauds Senator Curtis’ Introduction of RMAA](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/plastics-applauds-senator-curtis-introduction-of-rmaa/) - [PLASTICS Welcomes Governor Newsom’s Veto of SB 1180](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/plastics-welcomes-newsom-veto-sb-1180/) - [PLASTICS Applauds Bipartisan Permitting Reform](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/plastics-applauds-bipartisan-permitting-reform/) - [PLASTICS Announces 2026 Innovation in Bioplastics Award Winner: Zealafoam Holdings](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/2026-innovation-in-bioplastics-award-winner/) - [PLASTICS Industry Association Announces 2024 Cleanup Champions](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/plastics-industry-association-announces-2024-cleanup-champions/) ## Data Reports - [Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U\.S\.: 2026](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/data-report/size-and-impact-2026/): The U\.S\. plastics industry remained the eighth\-largest manufacturing sector in 2025, supporting 1\.7 million jobs and generating $533\.6 billion in shipments\. This report examines its economic impact, geographic distribution, growth, supply chain contributions, and two\-year outlook, highlighting its continued resilience\. - [Global Trends 2021](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/data-report/global-trends-2021/): The Plastics Industry Association \(PLASTICS\) annual Global Trends report analyzes U\.S\. trade data on an industry\-wide and segment\-specific basis for 2019 and also provides a peek at 2020\. - [Plastics Market Watch Watching: Building \& Construction](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/data-report/plastics-market-watch-watching-building-construction/): Plastics Market Watch: Building \& Construction offers valuable insights into the growing role of plastics in the building and construction industries\. This report provides analysis on the factors impacting the plastic industry’s key end markets in the building and construction sector\. - [Global Trends 2024](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/data-report/global-trends-2024/): The 2023 Global Trends Report emphasizes the positive developments in the U\.S\. plastics industry's global trade\. Understand the changing dynamics of imports and exports, rankings of the global plastics trade, trade volumes, the value of plastics to businesses, consumers, and the economy, and more\. - [Global Trends 2025](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/data-report/global-trends-2025/): The 2023 Global Trends Report emphasizes the positive developments in the U\.S\. plastics industry's global trade\. Understand the changing dynamics of imports and exports, rankings of the global plastics trade, trade volumes, the value of plastics to businesses, consumers, and the economy, and more\. ## Blog - [USTR Seeks Public Input Ahead of 2027 USMCA Review](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/usmca-review-2027-ustr-comments/) - [September 2026 Jobs Report: What the Headlines Miss About Plastics Manufacturing](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/september-2026-jobs-report-what-the-headlines-miss-about-plastics-manufacturing/) - [American Manufacturing Is Built on Plastics](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/manufacturing-day-2026-plastics-manufacturing/) - [Plastics Manufacturing: From Interest Rate Hike to the Next Phase of Growth](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/plastics-manufacturing-outlook-fed-rate-hike/) - [Future Leaders in Plastics Spotlight: Jill Gottlieb of Royce Global](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/jill-gottlieb-flip-spotlight/) ## Inside Plastics - [Machinery Safety Standards Committee](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/inside-plastics/division/machinery-safety-standards-committee-2/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor\. - [Committee on Equipment Statistics](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/inside-plastics/division/committee-on-equipment-statistics-2/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor\. - [Pharmaceutical And Medical Device Applications Committee](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/inside-plastics/division/pharmaceutical-and-medical-device-applications-committee-2/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor\. - [Flexible vinyl products division](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/inside-plastics/division/flexible-vinyl-products-division/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor\. - [Flexible film and bag division](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/inside-plastics/division/flexible-film-and-bag-division/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor\. ## Articles - [2026 Tariff Outlook: How Section 122 Expiration Could Reshape Plastics Equipment Investment](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/articles/2026-tariff-outlook-how-section-122-expiration-could-reshape-plastics-equipment-investment/) - [Exploring the Role of Plastics in the Automotive Sector](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/articles/exploring-the-role-of-plastics-in-the-automotive-sector/) - [Injection vs\. Extrusion: Important Trends in Plastic Manufacturing](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/articles/injection-vs-extrusion-important-trends-in-plastic-manufacturing/) - [Zero\-Waste Plastic Solutions: Turning Scrap Into High\-Tech Filters](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/articles/zero-waste-plastic-solutions-turning-scrap-into-high-tech-filters/) - [Lightweighting: Plastic Sustainability in Hybrid Transport](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/articles/lightweighting-plastic-sustainability-in-hybrid-transport/) ## Reasons - [By OEM from Supplier](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reasons/by-oem-from-supplier/) - [By Processor from Supplier](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reasons/by-processor-from-supplier/) - [By OEM from Processor](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reasons/by-oem-from-processor/) - [Risk Management](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reasons/risk-management/) - [Regulatory Compliance](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reasons/regulatory-compliance/) ## Event Type - [Webinar](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-type/webinar/) - [Conference](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-type/conference/) - [Event](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-type/event/) - [Meeting](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-type/meeting/) - [Tradeshow](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-type/tradeshow/) ## Event Location - [Virtual](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-location/virtual/) - [Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort \& Spa, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-location/sawgrass-marriott-golf-resort-spa-ponte-vedra-beach-florida/) - [Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-location/anaheim-convention-center-anaheim-california/) - [Tangerine Ballroom, Orange County Convention Center](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-location/tangerine-ballroom-orange-county-convention-center/) - [InterContinental Washington DC, The Wharf, DC](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-location/intercontinental-washington-dc-the-wharf-dc/) ## Office Location - [Headquarters \-Washington, D\.C\.](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/careers-location/headquarters-washington-d-c/) ## Reports To - [Chief Economist](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reports-to/chief-economist/) ## Job Types - [Part Time](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/job-type/part-time/) ## Salary - [$19\.00/hour](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/career_salary/19-00-hour/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/sitemap_index.xml)