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Benefits

& How To Join FIBCA

Stand Out In The Industry

The Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association has been representing the FIBC industry since 1983.  Some of the diverse products and services our members provide include.

- FIBCs / Bulk Bags

- Fabric

- Liners

- Thread

- Webbing

- Testing & Consulting

- Handling & Filling Equipment

- FIBC Components

- Reconditioning Services

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FIBCA Membership Application & Insurance
Certification Form*
 
   
       

Important Note!

Unlike most associations there is no registration fee charged to attend the spring and fall FIBCA conferences.  Unlimited representatives from your company can attend the conferences and the only charges will be if you sign up for the networking receptions, golf tournament and tours.

Membership Requirements

- The company applying for membership must be involved in the bulk bag industry as a manufacturer or a vendor of bulk bags (regular member), or as a supplier to the industry (associate member).

- Regular Members / FIBC manufacturers, distributors and importers must have a permanent place of business within the United States, Canada or Mexico. 

- Associate Members / Suppliers to the industry (manufacturers of fabric, webbing, equipment or providers of any industry service) are not required to have an office in North America.  Associate members / suppliers from any country may be a member of FIBCA.

- The applicant must have at least $1,000,000.00 (one million) in liability insurance. 

- Regular members (FIBC manufacturers, importers and distributors) are required to submit FIBC sales data quarterly.  The numbers are kept completely confidential and they are combined with all of the member data to provide a snapshot of the industry.  Results are distributed to FIBCA members. 

- A one time initiation fee of $500 USD is due on approval of the membership application and annual FIBCA membership dues of $2000 USD are due each February 1st.

Membership Forms

- Click Here to Download a FIBCA Membership Application & Insurance Certification Form*  Adobe PDF

*Note Current an official certificate of coverage must be supplied by your insurance company

Some of the benefits of FIBCA membership include:

  • Ability to attend our two national FIBCA meetings and access to any of the educational forums. Your company could have the opportunity to present the benefits of your products and services at one of our educational forums.  There is no limit on how many of your employees may attend the national FIBCA meetings.

  • Access to the FIBCA networking receptions at our national meetings. 

  • Access to tariff classifications, customs rulings, Department of Transportation letters of clarification and much more.

  • Representation at international and national standards-setting organizations (ISO, ASTM, etc.) and the ability to request changes to items that may adversely affect your business.

  • A listing for your company on our industry leading web site www.FIBCA.com  and a link to bring potential customers directly to your web site.

  • alerts, technical bulletins and compliance guides from a variety of agencies.

  • Ability to purchase FIBCA brochures and videos. 

  • Video on the Benefits and Testing of FIBCs (English and Spanish)

  • Benefits of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers Brochure

  • Handling Guidelines for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers Brochure

  • Access to the “Members Only” section of the FIBCA.com

  • A membership certificate confirming your membership in the Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association.

  • The ability to use the FIBCA logo on your products.

  • Access to Foreign Trade Statistic for FIBCs

Contact InformationMinneapolis Skyline

Flexible Intermediate
Bulk Container Association (FIBCA)

Lewis Anderson
Executive Vice President

PO Box 24792
Minneapolis, MN  55424  USA
Phone:   +001 866-600-8880
Fax:       +001 661-339-0023
E-mail:    
info@fibca.com

 
 
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