Our Industry
Plastic and chemical products are the building blocks of a modern economy. The plastics and chemicals industries provide essential materials to many other sectors, including automotive, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, education and information technology, packaging, construction and consumer appliances. Their product and process innovations make a substantial and continuing contribution to the quality of life enjoyed by all Australians.
The plastics and chemicals industries, their supply chain relationships, R&D and skilled workforce are central to Australia’s current high income economy and in particular, to attaining an environmentally sustainable future:
- Turnover in these sectors is approximately $32.5 billion.
- Industry value added is $9.6 billion.
- Wages and salaries $4.7 billion.
- Employment in the sectors is about 85,000 people directly.
- The sectors represent between 9 and 10 per cent of total Australian manufacturing activity.
Featured Article
PACIA National Conference 2010
The PACIA National Conference was the highlight industry event of the year for the chemicals and plastics industries in Australia. The 2010 PACIA National Conference was held at the Amora Jamison, Sydney, on the 8th, 9th and 10th of June....more
Industry Sustainability
PACIA takes a leadership role in sustainability, delivering members essential tools and resources. Our flagship Sustainability Leadership Framework supports PACIA members to integrate sustainability, creating business value and delivering solutions....more
Business Toolkit
Your members only one-stop-shop. The Business Toolkit provides the critical information and resources that you need on a day to day basis. ...more
Upcoming Events
PACIA Business Breakfast and AGM
PACIA President Ross McCann and Chief Executive Margaret Donnan are pleased to invite you to attend a special Business Breakfast and AGM with The Hon. Gavin Jennings MLC, Victorian Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Innovation. ...more
Carbon Solutions Forum
These forums will stimulate, inform and provide you useful knowledge on emerging technologies, what competitors are doing overseas, changing regulations and incentives in Australia. Come along and develop your company’s carbon solutions!...more
Media Centre
PACIA partners with Monash University on Green Chemistry
The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) has partnered with Monash University to establish Australia as a leader in Green Chemistry....more
Ross McCann: Manufacturing Hall of Fame Honour Roll
PACIA President and Executive Chairman of Qenos, Ross McCann, joins Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Honour Roll....more
Government experts confirm advice on Bisphenol-A
Recent media coverage on Bisphenol-A or BPA has focussed on possible risks from baby bottles and packaging. The Australian Governments Food Agency, Foods Standards Australia New Zealand, FSANZ, has confirmed its advice on BPA....more
