The NPTA Alliance (formerly the National Paper Trade Association, Inc.), founded in 1903, is the association for the
$60+ billion paper, packaging, and supplies distribution industry. NPTA's mission is “to promote the success of its
members by providing value that they can deliver to customers.”
The Association is structured into four divisions. They are the Paper Division: Printing & Imaging Markets; Supplies
Division: Jan/San & Foodservice Markets; Packaging Division: Industrial Markets and the Young Leaders Division.
Each year, the Association hosts its Annual Convention which is the most important industry gathering of the year
for distributors and suppliers to the industry.
The NPTA Alliance has over 900 member locations and its official publication, Paper & Packaging
magazine, is received by close to 19,000 readers in the industry.
Members also enjoy discounts on Booth space and sponsorships at DistriPakUSA.
