For decades, we’ve said that the plastics industry needs to speak with a unified voice. …But let’s be honest: It hasn’t always been easy to achieve. Different sectors of the industry have different priorities. …But when cooperation is possible it can elevate the entire industry. That’s why I believe the planned merger of the Society of Plastics Engineers and the Plastics Industry Association is a smart, strategic move. …This isn’t just about cost savings or operational efficiency, although those benefits will come. It’s about mission alignment. The plastics industry is under intense public and political scrutiny, and frankly, it can’t afford fragmented messaging or siloed outreach efforts. By bringing together the technical expertise and global reach of SPE with the advocacy and policy influence of the Plastics Industry Association, the merged organization has a chance to advance shared goals.