General Plastics Questions
Q: How do I learn more about plastics use in automotive?
A: There are many sources to learn more about plastics in automotive.
The following professional organizations offer books, conference papers, videos, seminars, and more:
To follow current events in the plastics industry, check out the following publications:
SPE publishes a monthly magazine, Plastics Engineering, and the Society of Automotive Engineers publishes Automotive Engineering International Magazine monthly.
Following the links to our member companies will also fill you in on the plastics industry.
We also offer periodic seminars at the Automotive Learning Center. Join our mailing list to by completing the form in the right-hand column of this website to keep up to date on the latest information and innovations.
Q: Our company manufactures automotive plastic parts. Can you assist me in marketing our products to your members and other U.S. automotive-related companies?
A: As a trade organization, we cannot promote specific products to our members. Our member companies may, however, be contacted directly through links to their websites on our site.
Q: I have just discovered your site and wonder if you have a European equivalent or a European division?
A: The Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council's European counterpart is PlasticEurope. We also have a Canadian counterpart, the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA).
Other FAQ Topics:
- Plastics Properties
- Plastics Processing
- Careers in Plastics
- Recycling
- Plastics & Life Cycle Analysis
- Safety
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