Associations
Explore packaging associations and industry organisations from across the globe. Our Associations directory brings together organisations supporting the packaging industry, covering packaging machinery, materials, sustainability and industry standards, helping you discover valuable resources and connections within the global packaging sector.
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The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK) is an alliance that represents the top manufacturers of food and drink cartons in the UK and Europe, including Tetra…
The Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) is a global organisation endorsing smart packaging solutions. AIPIA's objective is to reduce supply chain costs and waste and to increase its…
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is a voice for the North American adhesive and sealant industry, providing education, expert knowledge and innovation collaborations. ASC represents manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and…
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is the unified voice of the UK aluminium industry, dedicated to promoting innovation, sustainability, and growth across all sectors from production and processing to recycling and…
Alupro, a not-for-profit organisation funded by the industry and with over three decades of experience, represents the UK's aluminium packaging industry.
Established in 1970, the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) is a not-for-profit global association representing converters of metalised, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers. Currently…
Established in 1983, the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) serves as the representative body for Australia's foremost packaging and processing machinery companies, as well as allied components providers…
Previously the PPMA Group of companies, Automate UK including PPMA, BARA and UKIVA, has a proud heritage of over 30 years. Now, it looks ahead to innovating the future of…
BCMPA (The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics), established in 2000, has grown into a prominent advocate for the contract manufacturing and packing industry in the UK, covering…
The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) was founded in 1961 to represent the aerosol industry, from suppliers of components, ingredients, and machinery manufacturers to fillers and marketers of aerosol products…
Founded in 1933, the British Plastics Federation (BPF) serves as the UK trade association for the plastics industry. It has grown to become one of the country's leading organisations, offering…
Cepi, the European association that represents the paper industry, operates as a non-profit organization under the leadership of Director General Jori Ringman and a team of 21 employees based in…
Established in 1992, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers (CPA) is a national not-for-profit organisation for the contract packaging industry in the U.S. CPA was set up for companies…
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) serves as the primary trade association representing the UK's Paper-based Industries, encompassing paper and board manufacturers and converters, corrugated packaging producers, soft tissue paper…
Established in 1890, the Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT) is the pre-eminent association for the global bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing value chain.
ECMA, the European Carton Makers Association, is a global network that connects folding carton organisations, carton businesses, national carton associations, and suppliers to the carton industry worldwide.
European Bioplastics is an association that represents the interests of the thriving bioplastics industry in Europe. The industry is growing at a rate of more than 20 percent per year.
Established in 1962, FESPA is a global trade association, consisting of 37 national associations, for the screen printing, digital printing and textile printing industries. Originally named the “Federation of European…
Established in 1951 and originally called the National Flexible Packaging Association, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) became the lead voice for flexible packaging in the U.S. Members include small, medium…
With over 400 members from meat, dairy, bakery beverage, pet food and prepared food backgrounds, the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) is the trade association for suppliers in food packaging…
Established in 2009, On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the recycling of packaging. OPRL aims to transform packaging resource efficiency through great packaging design and clear on-pack messaging.
Established in 1950, PAC Global is a not-for-profit, member-based packaging association serving the needs of the global packaging industry. PAC Global is packaging and material neutral, supporting all sustainable and…
Set up in 1937, Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the leading trade organisation that supports the whole plastics supply chain and represents around 1 million employees in the United States…
PMMI is a globally recognised association that serves as a valuable resource for the packaging and processing industry, fostering collaboration and driving innovation across the manufacturing supply chain. With a…
The PPMA Group of Associations has re-branded. Please see Automate UK.
Founded in 1990, RECOUP is a member based plastics recycling charity and leading organisation providing information, good practice guidance and general expertise to the plastic supply chain industry. With an…
Steel for Packaging Europe, formerly known as APEAL, is the association representing the five major European producers of packaging steel: Acciaierie d’Italia, ArcelorMittal, Tata Steel, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein, and U.S. Steel…
Founded over 100 years ago, the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) is a not-for-profit, international association for members involved in the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and…
Established in 1944 and originally named the National Association of Inland Warehouse Keepers, the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) is the UK’s leading trade association for the warehousing sector. With…