Building on our past to advance the future success of the plastics industry, the Plastics Pioneers Association is an organization of individuals who are persons of accomplishment in the industry. We support scholarships, educational programs, a history center, and more to engage the next generation of people in the world of plastics.
In 2023 we will be celebrating our 75th anniversary, and we look forward to continuing to serve the Plastics industry for many years to come!
Glenn Beall and Hugh Karraker, the great-grandson of Leo H. Bakelite
What We Do – We Give Back
- We give educational grants and scholarships that help students pursuing careers in the various fields of plastics and materials science
- Through monetary donations, we help to maintain the Plastics Collection Library at Syracuse University.
- We contribute to educational support programs such as the Plastivan which caters to school age children
Plastivan Visit to Akron Elementary School