The Retail Packaging Association (RPA) is open to any company, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or individual who has been in business for at least one year and is actively selling and/or marketing packaging products to those in the industry.
To be eligible for membership, you must:
- Be in business for at least one year.
- Be actively selling and/or marketing packaging products to those in the industry.
- Complete the RPA membership application form and pay the annual membership fee.
All applications are reviewed by the RPA Membership Committee, which reserves the right to accept or reject any application for any reason.
Membership Term
RPA membership runs from January 1 to December 31 annually.
Benefits of RPA Membership
RPA members enjoy a number of benefits, including:
- Access to exclusive discounts and programs
- Networking opportunities with other packaging professionals
- Participation in RPA events
- Discounts on RPA publications
- The opportunity to shape the future of the retail packaging industry
Membership Levels and Costs
Distributor Member - $199
Distributor members are wholesale companies or individuals who have been in business for at least one year and actively source and resell packaging products to their customer base. They are eligible to attend RPA's Annual Showcase & Conference, and Master Distributors may choose to exhibit at the Showcase, but must first register as a supplier.
Manufacturer’s Representative - $199
Manufacturer representative members are companies or individuals who have been in business for at least one year and are contracted by suppliers to market and sell packaging products to wholesale distributors within a defined geographic territory. They are eligible to attend RPA's Annual Showcase & Conference, and may choose to exhibit at the Showcase, but must first register as a supplier.
Supplier Member - $440
Supplier members are companies that have been in business for at least one year and wish to promote, market, and sell packaging products to distributor RPA members. These products can be either manufactured or sourced by the supplier. Supplier members are eligible to exhibit at RPA's Annual Showcase and must have a booth to attend the conference.
Service Provider - $440
Service provider members are companies that provide products and services to RPA members for use within their company operations. These products and services can include but are not limited to, consulting, training, software, and equipment. Service provider members are eligible to exhibit at RPA's Annual Showcase and must have a booth to attend the conference.
