Writer misconstrues groups' relationships
August 28, 2000
A recent
letter from George Makrauer completely missed the mark.
His characterization of the working relationships between the American
Plastics Council and the American Chemistry Council, and APC and the
Society of the Plastics Industry Inc., is obviously based on bad information,
and in no way describes how all these groups are serving the plastic
industry.
APC has indeed undergone significant changes during the past two
years. APC's members have created an effective, full-service trade
association that not only helps manage issues for all types of plastic,
but also provides a cooperative umbrella for nine different resin-specific
business units and trade association members and their customers.
An integral element of that change is greater cooperation among
the related industry trade groups, both upstream and downstream.
Never before has there been greater coordination and cooperation
among the trade groups involving organizations ranging from the
suppliers to the end users of plastics. Clearly, APC's and ACC's
staffs and issues-management capabilities complement one another.
APC has not been "subsumed" by ACC, and it clearly has retained
our plastics focus and identity. That's the way our respective members
want it.
George's willful repetition of untruths is harmful to all of the
industry groups. At no time have the members of APC ever had any
desire to "eliminate" SPI. In fact, I agree with George's characterization
that SPI does appear to be going through a real restoration and
reinvention under Don Duncan. APC members welcome and applaud these
efforts of SPI's leadership.
It is unfortunate that George did not check directly with the principals
involved, rather than paying attention to those still living with
past preconceptions. His divisiveness serves no constructive purpose.
The plastics industry trade associations are much stronger today
than ever before. For our industry and our customers, the changes
are very positive and will help our industry continue to grow globally
in a free-market environment.
Ronald Yocum
American Plastics Council
Arlington, Va.
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