APLA is the Association that, since 1980, gathers Latin American Petrochemical and Chemical companies, giving the best service to its members.

APLA stands for Latin American Petrochemical and Chemical Association, whose members are the most important Chemical and Petrochemical Companies of each country. APLA constitutes a Business Forum to boost and promote business in the Chemical and Petrochemical Sector. APLA Headquarters are in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

APLA members may belong to the following categories:

Active Members: Latin American Petrochemical or Chemical Companies which are located and own a producing plant in Latin American countries.

Associated Members: scientific or technological Institutions, and other companies related to the Petrochemical or Chemical Industry.
Honorary Members: individuals named by the General Meeting, who have made relevant contribution to the sector in Latin America.

The Ordinary General Meeting is APLA's maximum and supreme authority. The Board of Directors, responsible of ruling APLA, is made up of chief executives of Petrochemical and Chemical Companies, representing the Active Members.
An Executive Director, resident in Argentina, is in charge of the Association's management and day to day activities

APLA`s Objectives

APLA's objectives are thought to provide clear benefits to its members.

1. Promote the relationship and mutual cooperation among Companies, Institutions, Research Centers and other organizations related to the Petrochemical Industry.
2. Provide means to facilitate contacts and business among Companies related to the Petrochemical business.
3. Promote the development of intense personal relationships in order to facilitate friendly links among Company's Officers.
4. Organize meetings, congresses, round tables and symposiums.
5. Elaborate reports and analytical market studies
6. Train and develop the human resources required by the Petrochemical Industry in the Region.
7. Encourage the production of papers and research works related to the Sector.