Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturers' Association (PSSMA)  
   Provides member companies with programs and services which further the objectives of the paper shipping sack manufacturing industry. Conferences, meetings and news featured.
   http://www.pssma.com/

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)  
   World's largest packaging association with more than 5,000 members, 150 corporate members and 50 chapters
   http://www.iopp.org

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI)  
   Non-profit trade association whose 490 members manufacture packaging and packaging-related converting machinery in the United States and Canada.
   http://www.pmmi.org

INCPEN - The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment  
   UK non-profit organisation which aims for a better understanding of packaging and to minimise its impact on the environment.
   http://www.incpen.org

Glass Packaging Institute (GPI)  
   Promotes glass packaging through the Clear Choice Awards, recycling programs, education programs, environmental policy and listings of distributors and manufacturers.
   http://www.gpi.org/

Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC)  
   Provides networking, safety, educational and market information for adhesives and sealant-related companies and industries.
   http://www.ascouncil.org

Reusable Industrial Packaging Association (RIPA)  
   Promotes the safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility of reusable industrial packaging.
   http://www.reusablepackaging.org/

Asian Packaging Federation (APF)  
   Serving the packaging needs of Asian-Pacific region and beyond.
   http://www.iip-in.com/asian-packaging/

Contract Packaging Association (CPA)  
   Brings together contract packagers, suppliers and end-users.
   http://www.contractpackaging.org

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)  
   Large source of information on the flexible packaging industry.
   http://www.flexpack.org

American Forest and Paper Organization (AF&PA)  
   Trade association for wood, paper and wood products, including those in the packaging industry.
   http://www.afandpa.org

Australian Packaging Machinery Association (APMA)  
   Represents the interest of packaging machinery suppliers; provides the annual AUSPACK conference.
   http://www.apma.asn.au/

Indian Institute of Packaging  
   Serving the packaging and packaging machinery needs of the Indian-region and beyond.
   http://www.iip-in.com

Process and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA)  
   UK-based organization that represents the interests of its members and customers providing professional outreach and marketing support in all areas of process and packaging machinery manufacturing.
   http://www.ppma.co.uk/

British Adhesives and Sealants Association (BASA)  
   Trade association representing suppliers of adhesives; provides supplier search, adhesives guide, and an overview of the industry.
   http://www.basa.uk.com/

Italian Association of Automatic Packing and Packaging Machinery Manufacturers (UCIMA)  
   Representing in Italy and abroad the interests of Italian manufacturers of packaging machinery. Host of Pack-Mat trade show.
   http://www.ucima.it/

Packaging Association of Canada (PAC)  
   On-line information source for users and supplier of packaging materials, products, machinery and services.
   http://www.pac.ca/

Japanese Packaging Machinery Association (JPMA)  
   Represents the interests of Japanese packaging machinery manufacturers and their customers; conducts research and development into new technologies.
   http://www.jpmma.or.jp/english/engidx.htm

Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA)  
   Provides resources to UK's best metal packaging design, manufacture and production including links, industry statistics, student and industry awards.
   http://www.mpma.org.uk/

British Box and Packaging Association (BBPA)  
   Serves the plain and decorative box industry, along with packaging suppliers and distributors. Provides an annual Design and Construction Award competition along with industry news and networking.
   http://www.boxpackaging.org.uk/

Women in Packaging  
   Offers mentoring for women and leadership opportunities, develops packaging education, job listings, global packaging outreach, online magazine, and speakers bureau.
   http://www.womeninpackaging.org/

Food Service and Packaging Institute (FPI)  
   Provides publications, products benefit listings, product directory, environmental and sanitation information, and member listings.
   http://www.fpi.org/

Sojuzupack - The Russian Non-commercial Packaging Association  
   Promoting the creation of modern packaging industry in Russia. The site provides over 350 members organizations and companies with resources, international co-operation, conferences, competitions, trade shows, and education.
   http://www.unipack.ru/sojuzupak

World Packaging Organisation (WPO)  
   International federation of national packaging institutes and other organizations, interested in advancing the global packaging community.
   http://www.worldpackaging.org/

German Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association  
   Part of VDMA that represents the technical and economic interests of German packaging machinery manufacturers.
   http://www3.vdma.de/

Amec (Asociatión Multisectorial de Empresas)  
   A national private association supporting Spanish manufacturers of varied industries, including the envasgraf - Spanish Association of Packaging, Bottling and Printing Machinery Manufacturers and alimentec - Spanish Association of Food Processing Machiner
   http://www.amec.es/

Packforsk - Swedish Institute for Packaging and Distribution  
   Provides educational resources, consulting, publications, annual trade show and more to promote packaging interests in Sweden.
   http://www.packforsk.se/packforsk_in_english.asp

The Can Makers  
   Representing the United Kingdom manufacturers of beer and carbonated soft drinks cans. Information on the manufacturing industry and educational information on how soft drinks and beer cans are made and filled.
   http://www.canmakers.co.uk/

National Institute of Packaging Handling and Logistics Engineers (NIPHLE)  
   Promotes government and industry packaging handling efforts. Features mission statement, membership application, list of officers and committee chairs.
   http://www.niphle.org/