About the Flexible Packaging Association
The Voice of the Industry
Celebrating Over 75 Years of Innovation, Growth, and Leadership
The Flexible Packaging Association is the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry. FPA is comprised of manufacturers of flexible packaging and material/equipment suppliers to the flexible packaging industry.
For over 75 years, the FPA has been at the heart of the flexible packaging industry, driving innovation, shaping public policy, and fostering collaboration across the supply chain. What began as a vision among industry pioneers has evolved into a dynamic force that continues to lead with resilience, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to progress.
Through challenges and triumphs, groundbreaking advancements, and a steadfast dedication to sustainability, we have built a legacy that stands as a testament to the power of collective ambition.
As we reflect on our history, we also look ahead to the future—one filled with new opportunities to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Join us in celebrating the people, milestones, and innovations that have shaped the past 75 years and will continue to define the decades to come.
For more information on FPA's rich history, click here to download our storybook.
The FPA Mission
STRATEGIC GOALS
- Promoting and protecting the benefits, contributions, and advantages—including the sustainability—of the valued added segment of the flexible packaging industry.
- Researching, collecting, analyzing and providing FPA members easy access to industry data and market information to help them benchmark and recognize trends and opportunities.
- Providing representation and advocacy for the flexible packaging industry before stakeholders including government, retailers, customers and consumers.
- Providing educational and networking opportunities for industry leaders.
REPRESENTING INDUSTRY
MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
The Flexible Packaging Association is the U.S. association of the manufacturers of flexible packaging; and, material or equipment suppliers to the industry. Flexible packaging is produced from paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, or any combination of those materials, and includes bags, pouches, labels, liners, wraps, rollstock, and other flexible products.
A GROWING INDUSTRY
Established in 1950, the Flexible Packaging Association has seen the industry grow from $400 Million in the early 1950s to over 42 billion today. Members include small, medium and large converters and suppliers representing seventy percent of the “value added” Flexible Packaging industry. FPA is the leading advocate and voice for the U.S. flexible packaging industry. FPA provides valuable benefits, programs, and services that support the success, growth, and advancement of the competitive business climate of our members.
AN OVERVIEW OF FPA
The Report to the Member*s provides an overview of the many initiatives and activities FPA conducts on behalf of its members. As the voice of the flexible packaging industry for over 75 years, FPA provides a wealth of significant benefits that support the success of FPA members and the advancement of the flexible packaging industry.