
Representing the Flexible Packaging Industry
Membership Categories & Dues
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JOINING THE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING ASSOCIATION
From industry, to education and even trade press, FPA provides several categories of membership. Learn more about each category and the related fees below.

FPA Dues Structure
Joining the Flexible Packaging Association
CONVERTER, INTERNATIONAL CONVERTER AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
FPA’s annual dues are based on sales in the U.S. of all flexible packaging including converted flexible packaging, plus all materials and equipment sold into the U.S. flexible market and/or industry.
The dues payment is calculated on a formula of $0.45 per thousand dollars of U.S. flexible packaging sales, with minimum dues of $4,500 and a maximum dues of $70,000.
First time members can phase into the full dues over time. The first year dues are one-third the normal dues rate. The second year dues are two-thirds the normal dues rate. The third year of membership is at full dues.
TRADE PRESS MEMBERS
Trade Press membership is $2,000 per year.
ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIP
Academic Membership is complimentary for universities or colleges with packaging curriculums or departments with activities related to packaging science.
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