American Pet Products Manufacturers Association
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The American Pet Products Association (APPA) was founded in 1958 and was incorporated as a not for profit corporation in Greenwich (Connecticut). APPMA is a not-for-profit trade association made up of over 1000 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers. Its membership consists of a diverse group representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises worldwide.
Since its conception as The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) has claimed to be committed to supporting the pet
industry through public policy, public affairs, and animal awareness. In 2008 it dropped the word Manufacturers from its name to reflect its changing role in the industry.
The APPA undertakes one major project each year to benefit its members: The Global Pet Expo
. With 796 exhibiting members the Global Pet Expo is the largest annual pet products trade show in the world, distinguished in the "Trade Show 200," a listing of the largest shows in America.
Since its conception as The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) has claimed to be committed to supporting the pet
Pet
A pet is a household animal kept for companionship and a person's enjoyment, as opposed to wild animals or to livestock, laboratory animals, working animals or sport animals, which are kept for economic or productive reasons. The most popular pets are noted for their loyal or playful...
industry through public policy, public affairs, and animal awareness. In 2008 it dropped the word Manufacturers from its name to reflect its changing role in the industry.
The APPA undertakes one major project each year to benefit its members: The Global Pet Expo
Global Pet Expo
The Global Pet Expo is the pet industry's largest annual trade show. The Show is presented by the American Pet Products Association and the Pet Industry Distributors Association . The 2009 the show featured 779 exhibitors, 2,306 booths and more than 3,000 new product launches. 4,100 pet product...
. With 796 exhibiting members the Global Pet Expo is the largest annual pet products trade show in the world, distinguished in the "Trade Show 200," a listing of the largest shows in America.