Manufacturers' Representative

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Any individual, partnership or corporation, not owned or controlled either directly or indirectly by a manufacturer who is actively engaged as a manufacturers’ representative in the sale of plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, resin, pipe, fittings and valves.

• Take part in an organization founded to protect the best interests of the distribution supply chain
• Access to performance plastics professionals including manufacturers and distributors
• Network with performance plastics manufacturers and distributors to share ideas and best practices

Membership Qualifications

Sec. 1E. 
Manufacturers’ Representative Membership. Any individual, partnership or corporation, not owned or controlled either directly or indirectly by a manufacturer who is actively engaged as a manufacturers’ representative in the sale of plastics (e.g., sheet, rod, tube, film, resin, pipe, valves and fittings). Manufacturers’ representative members must subscribe to the IAPD’s Code of Ethics, and meet all of the following eligibility requirements: 

(a) Has an active sales organization representing one or more manufacturer members of IAPD; and 
(b) Has been engaged in the business of manufacturers’ representation for one or more years; and 
(c) Provides three reference letters from a minimum of one plastics manufacturer and two plastics distributors attesting to the commitment of the organization to the plastics distribution channel, qualification for IAPD membership and verification that the applicant has an active sales organization representing one or more manufacturers.

Exceptions to any of the foregoing requirements for any category of membership may be made by the Board of Directors upon its determination that the particular circumstances will not be to the detriment of the Association or the applicant.

Code of Ethics