How to Join
NEXT APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE:September 14, 2018
APPROVAL DATE:September 28, 2018
Applications submitted without all required documents will not be considered for approval.Ready to get started? Click the button below which best represents your company, to submit your company's application for membership: Not sure which type of membership is right for your company? Click here to read descriptions and requirements for each membership type, which are found further down on this page. |
You’re in Good Company When You Join APPA!!
APPA is the largest international trade association dedicated to helping pet and equine products manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers cultivate their business and earn greater profits. With over 1,200 members, APPA membership affiliates you with other top industry leaders not only from the U.S. but from across the globe.
Each year APPA hosts Global Pet Expo, the pet industry's largest annual trade show. The exhibition serves the needs of the pet products industry in the U.S. and internationally by bringing together key manufacturers, importers, exporters and buyers in one location.
Membership Benefits…
As a member of APPA you can take advantage of the many valuable membership benefits including:
- Eligibility to Exhibit at Global Pet Expo
- Access to the Global Pet Expo Attendee List containing thousands of qualified and interested pet products buyer contacts from the U.S. and across the globe
- The APPA National Pet Owners Survey
- Export-Import Assistance
- Business, Health and Other Group Employee Benefits and Insurance Solutions
- Public Relations and Industry Communications
- Discounts on Health and Wellness Plans
- Product Issues and Regulatory Alerts
- Business Building Tools
- Educational and Networking Opportunities
Click here for more information about APPA Member Benefits
Global Pet Expo
Dates: March 20-22, 2019, Orlando, FL
Buyers: Global Pet Expo draws the most important buyers in the pet products industry. Buyers must qualify to attend and represent major pet products distributors, superstore and mass market retailers. In addition, single-unit retailers, buyers from boutique and specialty stores, and from the major hardware, lawn and garden, supermarket, and discount chains also attend.
Some mass market retailers in attendance at the 2017 Global Pet Expo included: Wal-Mart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club and many more. Multi-unit pet retailers include: Petco, PetSmart, Pet Supermarket, Petland, Pet Supplies "Plus", and many more.
27% of the buyers who attended are from outside of the U.S. representing 76 countries. If you are looking for new international distribution channels for your products, you will want to be at the Global Pet Expo!
Booth includes pipe and drape, booth sign, trade show marketing materials, invitation list, and attendee list.
Booth Cost: Before January 23, 2018, $24.50 per square foot. After January 23, 2018, $26.50 per square foot.
Please note: If you plan to reserve a booth for Global Pet Expo subsequent to your membership approval, please understand that booth availability and location are not guaranteed. Booth availability is subject to inventory at the time your booth application is received, and all booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have any questions, please contact the Member Relations Department at appamembership@americanpetproducts.org, or call Abigail Marco, Member Relations Coordinator at (203) 532-3604
APPA Membership
Domestic Manufacturer Membership
Domestic Manufacturer Membership is open to pet product manufacturers or importers who have either a manufacturing facility or warehouse in the U.S. and who meet the additional membership requirements.
Domestic Manufacturer Members receive all of the applicable membership benefits and have full voting privileges. Click here for Domestic Manufacturer Membership requirements, dues information, membership application and payment information.
International Manufacturer Membership
International Manufacturer Membership is open to pet product manufacturers who do not have a manufacturing facility or warehouse in the U.S. but who meet the additional membership requirements.
International Manufacturer Members receive all of the applicable membership benefits but do not have voting privileges.
Click here for International Manufacturer Membership requirements, dues information, membership application and payment information.
Manufacturers' Representative Membership
APPA Manufacturers' Representative Membership is open to all pet products manufacturers' representatives who are currently representing at least two manufacturers. Applicants must also meet the additional membership requirements.
Manufacturers' Representative Members receive all of the applicable membership benefits. Representatives may attend Global Pet Expo as a representative in a manufacturer's booth and are not eligible to exhibit, and do not have voting privileges.
Click here for Manufacturers' Representative membership requirements, dues information, membership application and payment information.
Domestic Livestock Membership
APPA Domestic Livestock Membership is open to livestock suppliers who breed/sell domesticated companion animals in the following categories: dog, cat, fish, bird, small animal, reptile and equine. Livestock must be intended for sale as companion animals at the retail level. Applicants must have a breeding/kennel/cattery facility or distribution center in the United States. Applicants must also meet the additional membership requirements.
Domestic Livestock Members receive all of the applicable membership benefits but do not have voting privileges.
Click here for Domestic Livestock membership requirements, dues information, membership application and payment information.
International Livestock Membership
APPA International Livestock Membership is open to livestock suppliers who breed/sell domesticated companion animals in the following categories: dog, cat, fish, bird, small animal, reptile and equine. Livestock must be intended for sale as companion animals at the retail level. Applicants need not have a breeding/kennel/cattery facility or distribution center in the United States. Applicants must also meet the additional membership requirements.
International Livestock Members receive all of the applicable membership benefits but do not have voting privileges.
Click here for International Livestock membership requirements, dues information, membership application and payment information.
