Chemical & Materials Associations
American Chemistry Council (ACC) americanchemistry.com
ACC is the principal U.S. trade association for the chemical manufacturing industry. Founded in 1872 (formerly the Manufacturing Chemists' Association), ACC represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. Its members span chemical producers in plastics, fertilizers, petrochemicals, chlorine chemistry, and other segments, accounting for an innovative $768 billion enterprise. ACC's mission is to advocate for the people, policies, and products of American chemistry, advancing the industry's contributions to the economy and everyday life. It leads industry initiatives on Responsible Care® for health, safety and environmental performance, and it engages in research, advocacy, and public outreach to promote the importance of chemistry.
Asociación Nacional de Industrias del Plástico (ANIPAC) anipac.org.mx
ANIPAC is Mexico's National Association of the Plastics Industry. Since 1961, it has been the country's most representative organization for the plastics sector, encompassing the entire supply chain. ANIPAC's broad membership includes raw material producers and distributors, plastics recyclers, machinery and equipment suppliers, and plastic processors in all forms. Through specialized working groups and committees, ANIPAC identifies challenges across these segments and develops joint solutions for the industry. It also maintains close relationships with related domestic and international organizations and serves as the industry's voice to federal and state authorities on economic, trade, and sustainability issues affecting the plastics sector.
Asociación Nacional de la Industria Química (ANIQ) aniq.org.mx
ANIQ is the National Chemical Industry Association of Mexico, established in 1959 to represent Mexico's chemical manufacturers. It counts over 250 member companies that together produce more than 95% of the private-sector chemicals in Mexico. ANIQ's mission is "promover el desarrollo sustentable y la competitividad global de la industria química en armonía con la comunidad y el medio ambiente," i.e. to promote the sustainable development and global competitiveness of the chemical industry in harmony with the community and environment. The association offers specialized services, consulting, training and information to its members, and serves as a key liaison with government on regulations, trade, and environmental policies. ANIQ is recognized nationally and internationally as the leading voice and standards-bearer for Mexico's chemical sector.
Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) canadianchemistry.ca
CIAC is the national trade association representing Canada's chemistry and plastics sector. It serves as the "voice of Canada's chemistry sector," representing over 120 chemical manufacturers and value-chain partners across the country. CIAC's member companies produce a wide range of industrial chemicals, resins, and plastics, accounting for the vast majority of Canada's chemical output. The association also stewards the Responsible Care® program in Canada, a global initiative fostering health, safety, security, and environmental stewardship in the chemical industry. CIAC advocates for competitive regulatory and investment conditions in Canada, so that the chemistry industry can innovate, grow, and contribute to Canada's economy and a lower-carbon future.
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) plasticsindustry.org
The Plastics Industry Association (formerly the Society of the Plastics Industry) is a leading U.S. trade association representing the entire plastics supply chain. It comprises nearly 1,000 member companies including plastic resin manufacturers, processors and molders, machinery and equipment makers, and recyclers. PLASTICS advocates on behalf of the $432 billion U.S. plastics industry for policies that support manufacturing growth, innovation in materials and recycling, and environmental sustainability. It also provides industry data, promotes best practices in worker safety and product stewardship, and hosts major trade shows (like NPE) for the plastics sector.
Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) socma.org
SOCMA is the U.S. trade association dedicated to the batch, custom, and specialty chemical industry. Founded in 1921, SOCMA represents the interests of small and mid-sized specialty chemical companies that manufacture high-value chemicals in batches (as opposed to high-volume commodity producers). It serves as an international voice for this sector, with a mission of "accelerating members' growth, increasing public confidence in the batch and specialty chemical industry, and influencing rational laws and regulations". SOCMA provides its members – who produce a diverse range of chemicals for adhesives, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, etc. – with regulatory advocacy, networking, and technical resources. It also runs the ChemStewards® safety and environmental management program to drive EHS&S excellence among specialty manufacturers.
