Created in 1989 at the initiative of six national plastics processing associations, EuPC was formed after the dissolution of Eutraplast and AEC. EuPC was set up to influence the EU decision-making process of regulations affecting its industry.
In 1995, EuPC started to adapt its organisational structure in order to represent effectively the market interests of the European plastics converting industry. The association needed to focus its activities more on market development without losing the issues management and the common problems affecting plastics converters such as Health, Safety and Environment, Raw Materials, Trade and Communication.
In December 2001, new structure with 3 divisions: Packaging, Building & Construction, Automotive & Transport. A Policy Forum was also set up for the members to review yearly the EuPC policies and provide advice and information to the Steering Committee.
In May 2002, enlarged European membership with new national plastics associations from EU candidate countries.
INDUSTRY KEY FIGURES
- Over 37,000 companies
- More than 1,5 million employees
- More than 35 million tonnes of plastics
EuPC's mission is to create a good trading environment for Plastics Converters in Europe.
