Plastics Industry Association & Society of Plastics Engineers Merger 2025

Plastics alliance Plastics Industry Association and Society of Plastics Engineers to join forces

2025-10-02 Source: Plastics Industry Association 1 min Reading Time

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Following board approvals from both organizations, the Plastics Industry Association and the Society of Plastics Engineers will move forward with a merger targeted for completion by the end of 2025. The integration is intended to combine advocacy, events, and sustainability efforts with technical education and professional development under a single umbrella.

The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) are merging to create a unified organization.(Source: free licensed / Pixabay) — The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) are merging to create a unified organization.
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The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) announced they are coming together to form a unified organization that will represent the entire Plastics supply chain.

Both Boards of Directors voted last week to accept the recommendation of a task group formed to explore a potential merger. The conclusion of the group was presented to the respective Boards under the banner of “Better Together”, outlining how the industry and the organizations’ members would benefit by bringing these two storied organizations together.

“This is a historic day for the Plastics industry,” said Matt Seaholm, President & CEO of Plastics. “Plastics is leading the industry in many ways — sustainability, market insights, advocacy, and of course, NPE. SPE has built an incredible legacy of technical education, scientific research, and professional development. By bringing our organizations together, we’re creating a stronger, more connected platform to serve our members and advance the industry.”

“SPE is excited to be joining forces with Plastics,” added Patrick Farrey, CEO of SPE. “For SPE members, this is about opportunity. Our technical expertise and professional development programs will now reach more people, supported by the resources and global platform that Plastics brings. This combination ensures we continue to serve Plastics professionals while advancing the entire industry.”

The organizations have signed an agreement to finalize the merger by the end of 2025. Then, SPE will become a division of Plastics, with the full operational integration expected to begin on January 1, 2026.

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