| MSNBC__Business Breaking news and feature reports. [RSS] |
| Adhesive_and_Sealant_Council_(ASC) Provides networking, safety, educational and market information for adhesives and sealant-related companies and industries. |
| 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 alim |
| American_Forest_and_Paper_Organization_(AF&PA) Trade association for wood, paper and wood products, including those in the packaging industry. |
| APEAL_-_Association_of_European_Producers_of_Steel_for_Packaging A federation of multinational producers of steel for packaging in Europe, representing some 90% of the total European production of steel for packaging. |
| Asian_Packaging_Federation_(APF) Serving the packaging needs of Asian-Pacific region and beyond. |
| Australian_Packaging_Machinery_Association_(APMA) Represents the interest of packaging machinery suppliers; provides the annual AUSPACK conference. |
| British_Adhesives_and_Sealants_Association_(BASA) Trade association representing suppliers of adhesives; provides supplier search, adhesives guide, and an overview of the industry. |
| 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. |
| 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 a |
| Contract_Packaging_Association_(CPA) Brings together contract packagers, suppliers and end-users. |
| Flexible_Packaging_Association_(FPA) Large source of information on the flexible packaging industry. |
| Food_Service_and_Packaging_Institute_(FPI) Provides publications, products benefit listings, product directory, environmental and sanitation information, and member listings. |
| German_Food_Processing_and_Packaging_Machinery_Manufacturers_Association Part of VDMA that represents the technical and economic interests of German packaging machinery manufacturers. |
| Glass_Packaging_Institute_(GPI) Promotes glass packaging through the Clear Choice Awards, recycling programs, education programs, environmental policy and listings of distributors and manufacturers. |
| 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. |
| Indian_Institute_of_Packaging Serving the packaging and packaging machinery needs of the Indian-region and beyond. |
| Institute_of_Packaging_Professionals Non-profit, trade organization for the packaging industry. Features include certification programs, industry news, surveys, conferences, workshops and seminars, memberships, and contacts. |
| 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. |
| Japanese_Packaging_Machinery_Association_(JPMA) Represents the interests of Japanese packaging machinery manufacturers and their customers; conducts research and development into new technologies. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Packaging_Association_of_Canada_(PAC) On-line information source for users and supplier of packaging materials, products, machinery and services. |
| 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. |
| Paper_&_Paperboard_Packaging_Environmental_Council Canadian paper industry association dealing with environmental issues affecting paper-based packaging. |
| 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. |
| Polystyrene_Packaging_Council Covers issues such as society of the plastics industry, trade association, and polystyrene and the environment. |
| 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. |
| Reusable_Industrial_Packaging_Association_(RIPA) Promotes the safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility of reusable industrial packaging. |
| 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, tra |
| Women_in_Packaging Offers mentoring for women and leadership opportunities, develops packaging education, job listings, global packaging outreach, online magazine, and speakers bureau. |
| World_Packaging_Organisation_(WPO) International federation of national packaging institutes and other organizations, interested in advancing the global packaging community. |
| Haas-Mondomix_BV The Netherlands. Design and manufacture of standard and customised continuous aeration related process machinery and equipment, and turn key solutions for food products, textile and nonwovens, artific |
| Menzel_Maschinenbau_GmbH Germany. Design, development and manufacture of of wide range of preparation, processing, finishing and coating machinery, equipment, accesories and complete plants for the textile and nonwovens, arti |
| Mile_High_Sports_Management,_Inc_ Manufacturer of the EZ Shot, a robotic basketball return machine that allows the shooter to concentrate on shooting without engaging in rebounding. Includes example video. |
| The_AG_Pages_Agricultural_Directory This site specializes in listing and locating agriculture-related businesses. |
| AgDay Companion site to the TV show. News, weather, and special features on US agriculture. |
| AgEdNet_com A agriculture curriculum service. |
| Ag-info_net Commodities, news, publications and directory of classified ads. |
| AgJournal A site linking farmers and the agricultural workforce to resources and information suited to their needs. Part of the CountryRoads Network. |
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