International Cast Polymer Association

What International Cast Polymer Association does

The International Cast Polymer Association (ICPA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association serving North American manufacturers of cast polymer products — including cultured marble, cultured granite, cultured tile, and solid surface goods used primarily in bathroom and kitchen applications. ICPA was incorporated as an independent entity in 1993 and obtained its 501(c)(6) status on November 3, 2016, after separating from the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) in 2015. The association is headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia, and operates as the only dedicated trade body for the cast polymer industry in North America.

ICPA's core offerings span certification (Certified Cast Polymer Technician — CCT), safety and compliance (the SAFE PLANT program co-developed with OSHA), advocacy (active participation in the 2025 EPA Styrene Evaluation and the ACMA 2026 Composites Fly-In), member networking (POLYCON annual conference, The Buzz events), and consumer-facing demand generation (the Live Grout Free campaign). Supporting media include the Cast Polymer Connection magazine, the Cast Polymer Radio podcast, and the ShopShare digital platform. Notable members include Onyx Collection, which employs over 500 people and reports more than $100M in revenue.

ICPA operates on a member-funded business model with revenue drawn from four streams: annual membership dues (tiered by manufacturer size), event registration fees for POLYCON and The Buzz, corporate sponsorships (from material suppliers such as Composites One, Polynt Composites USA, RJ Marshall, and Magnum Venus Products), and certification fees. Membership has reportedly doubled from approximately 30 in 2016 to 60+ manufacturers in recent years, and the association partners with the Closed Mold Alliance and IACMI to extend its reach into adjacent composites communities.

Name

International Cast Polymer Association

Legal name

International Cast Polymer Association

Website

https://theicpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The International Cast Polymer Association (ICPA) is a 501(c)(6) trade association serving North American manufacturers of cultured marble, granite, tile, and solid surface products through certification, safety programming, advocacy, and networking events such as POLYCON.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks & Panels (IMADABAC)

Keywords

• Cast polymer trade association
• Composites manufacturer advocacy
• Industry safety programs
• Composites technician certification
• Cast polymer industry events

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodstock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ICPA generates revenue through annual membership dues from manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and affiliates in the cast polymer industry. Dues are prorated throughout the year and were mentioned at 50% off promotion.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from POLYCON annual conference registration fees, with discounted rates for members and special early-bird pricing.
3. Event Sponsorships: Gold Sponsorships at The Buzz event for $900 and Silver Sponsorships for $500. POLYCON events have various sponsorship tiers including Platinum sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The ICPA is a non-profit trade association that delivers member-based services to manufacturers of cultured marble, cultured granite, cultured tile, and solid surface products, and to their suppliers and distributors. Its core offerings center on annual membership, the POLYCON annual conference, The Buzz networking event, the SAFE PLANT workplace safety program, the CCT composites technician certification, the Live Grout Free consumer marketing campaign, the Cast Polymer Connection magazine, and government advocacy on issues such as EPA styrene regulation.

Product overview

The International Cast Polymer Association (ICPA) is a non-profit trade association serving the cast polymer industry. Rather than a unified software product, ICPA offers a portfolio of member services and programs including POLYCON (annual conference), The Buzz (networking events), SAFE PLANT safety program, Live Grout Free consumer marketing campaign, Cast Polymer Radio podcast, CCT certification training, Cast Polymer Connection magazine, and member directory services. These programs support manufacturers of cultured marble, cultured granite, cultured tile, and solid surface through education, advocacy, technical resources, and market development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Live Grout Free: Consumer marketing program and website (www.livegroutfree.com) designed to feature ICPA manufacturers and expand the market for cast polymer products.
• POLYCON
• The Buzz
• SAFE PLANT
• Cast Polymer Connection
• Cast Polymer Radio
• ShopShare

Products and services

• POLYCON Annual Conference ICPA's flagship annual conference held in rotating U.S. cities, featuring educational programming, plant tours, awards, exhibitions, and networking for cast polymer manufacturers and suppliers.
• The Buzz Networking Event ICPA's annual mid-year networking event held in various U.S. cities where cast polymer manufacturers and suppliers gather for fun team-building activities, strategic business discussions, and industry relationship building.
• SAFE PLANT Safety Program A free, customizable workplace safety program developed in partnership with OSHA's Safe+Sound Campaign, helping cast polymer manufacturers reduce injuries, improve regulatory compliance, and potentially lower workers' compensation premiums.
• Live Grout Free Consumer Marketing Campaign A consumer-facing marketing campaign and website designed to promote cast polymer products and feature ICPA member manufacturers, expanding market awareness for cultured marble, granite, tile, and solid surface.
• CCT (Certified Composites Technician) Certification Program A certification program for cast polymer technicians developed in partnership with ACMA, providing training materials, exam preparation, and official certification for industry professionals; free CCT training and exam is offered to ICPA members.
• Cast Polymer Connection Magazine The association's digital and print magazine featuring industry news, technical articles, regulatory updates, member highlights, and a membership directory pull-out section in the September issue.
• Cast Polymer Radio Podcast A podcast dedicated to the cast polymer industry hosted by Jonathan Taylor of Sanco Inc., featuring industry news, interviews with manufacturers and suppliers, and coverage of POLYCON events.
• ICPA Member Directory An online directory listing ICPA member manufacturers, suppliers, and affiliates with company profiles, contact information, and links to member websites.
• ShopShare Equipment-Sharing Program A member benefit program that allows ICPA members to share equipment and resources within the cast polymer industry community.
• Washington Fly-In Advocacy Program ICPA participation in ACMA's Infrastructure & Sustainability Fly-In events in Washington DC, enabling members to engage with Congress and agency leaders on regulations affecting the cast polymer industry.
• ICPA Annual Membership Annual membership in the International Cast Polymer Association open to manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and affiliates, providing access to all ICPA programs, resources, events, and advocacy; pro-rated rates and promotional discounts are offered.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICPA partnered with OSHA in the Safe+Sound Campaign to develop the SAFE PLANT program - a free, customizable, and comprehensive safety program for cast polymer manufacturers. The program helps prevent workplace injuries, improve compliance, reduce workers' compensation costs, and engage workers.
• ACMA (American Composites Manufacturers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICPA partners with ACMA for government affairs advocacy, CCT (Certified Composites Technician) certification program, and participates in ACMA fly-in events. ICPA board members participate in ACMA's Infrastructure & Sustainability Fly-In to advocate for cast polymer industry issues.
• Composites OnecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerComposites One, a cast polymer industry supplier and long-time ICPA member, serves as Platinum Sponsor for POLYCON events. Hosted welcome reception at POLYCON 2018 and is sponsor of membership directory.
• Polynt Composites USAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPolynt Composites USA serves as Platinum Sponsor for POLYCON events. Hosted POLYCON reception after general session at POLYCON 2018.
• The RJ Marshall CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCast polymer industry supplier and long-time ICPA member and supporter. Hosted Welcome Cocktail Reception at The Buzz 2023.
• Closed Mold AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ICPA and Composites One for P2P Composites 2 workshop on prototyping and process for composites at Purdue University.
• IACMI (Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ICPA and Composites One for P2P Composites 2 workshop at Purdue University.
• Magnum Venus ProductsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ICPA and Composites One for P2P Composites 2 workshop on prototyping and process for composites.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA): Trade association for the broader U.S. composites manufacturing industry. ACMA is a direct peer: ICPA formally separated from ACMA in 2015-2016 and continues to co-develop the CCT certification and co-advocate on styrene regulations, making them the most structurally comparable association.
• Building Stone Institute: Trade association serving the natural building stone industry, including quarry producers and fabricators. It competes with ICPA in commercial and architectural surfacing applications where natural stone and cast polymer are specified as alternatives.
• Marble Institute of America (MIA): Trade association for the dimensional stone industry, including natural marble and granite. MIA is a direct competitor to ICPA in the surface materials category, addressing the same end-use applications (countertops, vanities, surfaces) with a different material portfolio.
• National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA): Trade association representing installers and contractors of ceramic tile and similar surfacing materials. NTCA overlaps with ICPA at the intersection of tile-format surface products and is a structural peer within the building surfaces trade association ecosystem.
• The Cultured Marble Institute (predecessor organization): Historical predecessor to ICPA that organized cast polymer manufacturers in the 1970s. Included as a structural peer for comparability given its identical mandate and target members before being incorporated as ICPA in 1993.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): Large U.S. trade association representing residential construction. NAHB is a broad incumbent that influences demand for cast polymer surfacing through builder members and is a relevant upstream ecosystem peer.
• National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA): Larger trade association serving the kitchen and bath industry, in which ICPA members sell cultured marble and solid surface products. NKBA's KBIS show is a key channel for ICPA networking, making it a broad incumbent serving an overlapping but much wider customer set.

Regional players

• American Society of Interior Designers (ASID): U.S. interior design industry association influencing specification of surface materials including cast polymer. ASID is a regional peer in the broader building interiors ecosystem where ICPA members compete for specifier attention.

Others

• Composites One: Leading North American distributor of composites materials and a long-time ICPA Platinum Sponsor for POLYCON. It is an enabling ecosystem participant (supplier/distributor) rather than a competing association, but is deeply tied to ICPA's commercial model.
• Polynt Composites USA: Resin supplier for cast polymer manufacturers and a Platinum Sponsor of ICPA's POLYCON event. Polynt is an upstream supplier/enabler in ICPA's ecosystem rather than a competing body, but provides a meaningful comparable for industry sponsorship economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theicpa
• Instagraminstagram.com/live_grout_free
• Xx.com/the_icpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-cast-polymer-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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