The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2008!
APPMA has been promoting, developing and advancing pet ownership, the pet products industry and its members since 1958.Back then, a modest group of 16 shared a common interest and tried to pool their resources to strengthen the industry.Today, APPMA is made up of over 1,000 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers.
“I am truly proud to be part of this success,” said APPMA President Bob Vetere. “Celebrating 50 years is a major accomplishment and I thank our outstanding staff, partners and member companies for their support over the years.”
Over the years APPMA has also established a Government and Regulatory Affairs Department.This committee helps monitor and respond to important legislation and regulations.Most notably, APPMA’s Government Affairs team played a key role in the passing of the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act (MUMS) " one of the most significant pieces of federal legislation to the pet product industry in recent history.
In 2005, APPMA introduced the PAL (Pets Add Life) PSA Campaign designed to encourage people to appreciate the value of pet ownership as well as promote responsible pet ownership.
APPMA will commemorate their 50th anniversary at Global Pet Expo 2008 which will feature almost 800 exhibitors and more than 2300 booths " the largest figures ever for APPMA.Global Pet Expo, the largest annual pet industry trade show in the world, is presented by APPMA and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA).
For more information on joining APPMA, call 1-800-452-1225 or visit www.appma.org.
The American Pet Products Manufacturer’s Association (APPMA) is the leading not-for-profit trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958. APPMA membership includes more than 1,000 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises. APPMA’s mission is to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet product industry and to provide the services necessary to help its members prosper. Visit www.appma.org for more information.