Membership
PACIA is recognised by Federal and State governments as the pre-eminent voice of the plastics and chemicals industries in Australia. PACIA works for its members by:
- Advocating regulatory reform for the industry
- Providing access to senior decision makers
- Developing critical relationships with Federal and State governments
- Delivering timely and relevant analysis and information direct to your Inbox
- Offering leading Sustainability programs, member support and access to funding opportunities
Benefits to your business
We are often told that membership of PACIA is like employing a team of industry specialists at a fraction of the cost, to provide invaluable analysis, advocacy and service solutions specifically tailored to the chemicals and plastics industries.
Become a PACIA member
We want to get you started as soon as possible. Look here for more information covering the types of PACIA membership, subscription fees and the process for membership applications. Alternately, simply fill in the Contact Us form or call us on 02 9438 227
Our members
PACIA members include importers and distributors, raw material suppliers and chemical manufacturers, plastics fabricators and compounders, plastics and chemicals recyclers and service providers to the sector.
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.
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
