Established in 1970, the Gujarat State Plastic Manufacturers’ Association (GSPMA) is one of the leading plastic manufacturers associations in the country, representing Plastic Industry at State as well as Central level. At present, total membership strength of the Association stands at around 2500. GSPMA is also one of the founder members of the PLASTINDIA FOUNDATION, an apex body engaged in the research & development in the Plastic Industry throughout the country and dedicated to national progress through plastics.

GSPMA is working for the cause of Plastic Industry since last more than four decades. GSPMA has been engaged in the promotion of image of Gujarat based units in the country and has been functioning as a major link between the Industry & the Government.

GSPMA also participates in the national/ international plastics exhibition from time to time. GSPMA had organized national level plastics exhibitions PLEXPO in the year 1979, 1995,2004, 2007 & 2010. These events are considered to be the landmark in the history of GSPMA PLEXPO’79 was the fist-ever plastics & packaging exhibition show held in India.

Indian Plastics Institute (IPI) is the national Association of Plastics professionals from industry, academics and students established to pursue following objectives:

• Advance & develop the art, science, technology & engineering of plastics for the benefit of its members & the public …

• Form & organize a strong professional body of those connected or concerned with plastics…

• Institute, supervise, advise upon & advance the standard & methods of education & training at all the levels in the fields of plastics…

• Project plastics… as ‘eco friendly material’

• Project the vital contribution of plastics in various fields of economy…

• Disseminate for public awareness all relevant information about plastics … to remove myths & misconceptions … educate public … the beneficial role plastics play in improving overall quality of life.

Indian Plastics Institute was registered as Society (under Society Act 1860- Regn. No.333 dated 17.4.1985)in Mumbai and as a Public Trust in May 1985, as a successor to Plastics & Rubber Institute, London (Indian Section) which had started its educational activities in India in 1963.

IPI has 11 Chapters and 5 Sub-Chapters spread all over India with more than 3,500 members in different categories.

Main activities of IPI fall in following categories:

• Education, Training and Manpower Development for the Plastics Industry

• Spreading awareness on responsible use of Plastics amongst society under program- Plastics and Ecology, conducted individually or associating with other institutes.

• Spreading awareness of use of Plastics in agriculture for efficient use of water and protecting the crop and subsequent agricultural produce, associating with other institutes-Plasticulture program of Plastindia Foundation

• Encouraging and recognizing innovations in Industry and Academia, associating with other associations. - Plasticon Awards of Plastindia Foundation.

• Providing expert guidance on matters of technology to Industry and individuals under AAP (Anything About Plastics) program of IPI.

The All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA) established in 1945 is the oldest and largest apex body to promote development and growth of Indian Plastics Industry. Spectrum of membership include all categories of plastics industry spread over 175 cities and towns nationwide. Over 44 National and Regional Plastic Associations all over India are affiliated to AIPMA. AIPMA is one of the founder promoters of Plastindia Foundation established in 1987 with an objective of jointly promote interests

of Indian Plastics Industry globally, and Nodal Agent for Arabplast Exhibition held in Dubai. AIPMA was Indian partner for PlastPack Africa Exhibition in Kenya/South Africa. AIPMA has representations in various Bodies / Committees of Government of India for promotion of Plastics and Petrochemical industries. Business delegations to Chinaplas, K, Koplas, Taipei Plas, NPE, etc. are organised regularly. The 10th Plastivision India -2017 from 19-23 January, 2017 at Mumbai and 3rd Plastivision Arabia 2016 from 10-13 January, 2016 at Sharjah, UAE are announced.

Mr. Rituraj Gupta – President.
THE AIPMA House, A-52, Street No.1, MIDC,
Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 093.
Phone: 91-22-67 77 88 99 (100 lines)
Fax: 91-22-28216390,
E-mail: umagupta7@aipma.net Website: www.aipma.net