International Association of Plastics Distribution
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The International Association of Plastics Distribution, founded in 1956, is an international trade association comprised of companies engaged in the distribution and manufacture of plastics materials. Represented are materials in semi-finished stock shapes, such as sheet, rod, tube, pipe, valves, fittings, film and related products. Members' materials are produced and distributed for a wide variety of engineering and high performance applications, in such industries as food processing and packaging, OEM parts and equipment, chemical processing, waste and water treatment, construction, MRO parts, agriculture, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, aerospace, electronics, marine, signs and displays, and many more.
The association provides its members opportunities for business development, forums for networking and exchange of ideas among those with common interests, and numerous opportunities for education. It also provides other specific services, such as drafting industry standards, maintaining a standard product number database to facilitate the use of electronic data interchange (EDI), collecting and analyzing industry statistics, and promoting the use of plastics in general. These efforts are guided by the association's volunteer leaders and committees, working collaboratively with IAPD staff to pursue IAPD's goals and achieve its objectives.
"The mission of the International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) is to grow the plastics distribution industry through collection, production and dissemination of quality information and education; by offering meaningful business and social interactions; and, by being a catalyst in assuring proactive representation in the governmental and public arenas."
The vision of the IAPD is to be the recognized provider of quality products and services. The organization is now composed of members and common interest groups which contribute to the IAPD informational and educational resources. New products and services are not only member driven; they are also the primary source of non-dues income, reducing reliance on member dues.
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