Better Together

October 2025

A Stronger Future for the Plastics Industry

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) are coming together to form a unified organization that better serves the entire plastics value chain—from molecule to marketplace. This integration brings together two respected organizations with complementary strengths: SPE’s deep technical expertise and PLASTICS’ broad advocacy reach.

Why We're Merging As we explored this opportunity, one theme kept emerging: We are better together. This merger is designed to:

What's Next We’re committed to a thoughtful and disciplined process, with the goal of finalizing an agreement by year-end. This is more than a structural change—it’s a shared commitment to building a stronger, more connected future for plastics.

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Unify the industry under one roof, supporting professionals at every stage—from students and engineers to executives and partners.

Strengthen member value through enhanced technical education, workforce development, and global influence.

Create new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth.