International Association of Plastics Distributors(IAPD)

Address: 4707 College Blvd., Ste. 105 Leawood, KS 66211 USA
Contact Name: Avery, Susan E., CAE
Phone: (913) 345-1005
Fax: (913) 345-1006
Email: iapd@iapd.org
URL: http://www.iapd.org

Founded: 1956
Members: 415
Membership dues: company, $575 annual.
Staff: 7
Committees: Canadian; Education; Manufacturers; Manufacturers' Representatives; Pipe, Valves & Fittings; Scholarship; Young Executives' Society.
Budget: $1,500,000

Description: Represents manufacturers and distributors of plastics materials, piping, and resins. Aims to promote the distribution channel, and the education and training of plastics distributors. Maintains liaison with associated organizations. Compiles statistics.

Awards: AWARDS: Award of Merit. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: recognition. * PaceSetter Award. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: recognition.

Publications: IAPD Distributor Profit Report, annual. Survey. * IAPD Magazine, bimonthly. * The IAPD Membership Directory, annual. PRICE: $155.50 for nonmembers in North America; $35.50 for members in North America; $162.00 for nonmembers outside North America; $42.00 for members outside North America. * Introduction to Plastics. Manuals. Includes the plastics training manual. PRICE: $50.00 for nonmembers. * Also publishes charts and other materials.

Conventions / Meetings: annual convention (exhibits).