North America
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is a North American trade association dedicated to representing the adhesive and sealant industry. Incorporated in 1958, ASC is bound by the collective efforts of its members, and strives to improve the industry operating environment and strengthen its member companies. ASC members represent more than 75 percent of the U.S. industry. The Council is comprised of 120 adhesive and sealant manufacturers, raw material and equipment suppliers, distributors and industry consultants.
The American Chemical Society, Rubber Division is a professional society of members who function as individuals and not as agents or representatives of any organization with which they may be associated. It is the strict policy of the division, in all its meetings, to adhere to its objective to promote the education, professional growth and betterment of those individuals associated with the rubber and associated industries.
The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council is the North American trade association for tape manufacturers and affiliate suppliers, dedicated to helping the industry produce quality pressure sensitive adhesive tape products in the global marketplace. The organization provides education and training, works with ASTM and global trade organizations to harmonize test methods, and monitors legislative and regulatory activities. For
Europe
The Fédération Européenne des Industries de Colles et Adhésifs (FEICA) seeks to develop communication with the stakeholders, strengthen the network between its members, reinforce its role as an authoritative and trusted voice for the industry within the European Community, and promote the welfare of its members within the framework of European law, by informing them about legislative developments affecting the industry.
The British Adhesives and Sealants Association (BASA) is the trade body representing the interests of adhesives and sealants manufacturers in the UK and Ireland. BASA has more than 90 members collectively representing 85 percent of all UK industrial adhesive and sealant manufacturers.