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Manufacturers & Pet Product Brands

Your connection to commerce, innovation and networking.

APPA is the leading association for pet product manufacturers, and APPA is growing! We aim to gather, inform, and connect the pet industry through our events, research, member benefits, and more. Take a look at what's new with our manufacturer membership.

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MANUFACTURERS & PET PRODUCT BRANDS

Your connection to commerce, innovation and networking.

APPA members are among the most connected businesses in the pet industry. Gain access to leading research reports, trade events, and a pet-focused community. 

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Our Community Of Members Includes Your Favorite Pet Brands

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Access industry-leading research, marketing, and events.

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Unmatched Networking

Gather with like-minded leaders to make meaningful business connections.

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Pet Owner Insights

Leverage timely pet owner survey data to accelerate your business growth.

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Industry Events

APPA members can exhibit at Global Pet Expo, the leading pet business event.

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Brand Awareness

Expand your reach and influence through APPA member marketing tactics.

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Thought Leadership

APPA members can enjoy webinars, podcasts, white papers, and more.

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Digital Marketing

Save big on digital marketing services with your APPA membership. 

MEMBERSHIP TIERS

A Match for Every Manufacturer

APPA offers three tiers of membership for Manufacturers. Browse our membership options below to evaluate which is best for your business. Not sure which is right for you? Contact us and we'd be happy to help! 

Basic Tier
$1,500 / year
What’s included:
Business Image Annual State of the Industry Report
Business Image Paid Access to Additional Research
Business Image Eligibility to Exhibit at Global Pet Expo
Business Image Basic-level Access for Event Badges
Premium Tier
$7,500 / year
What’s included:
Business Image Annual State of the Industry Report
Business Image National Pet Owners Survey Species Report
Business Image Paid Access to Additional Research
Business Image Eligibility to Exhibit at Global Pet Expo
Business Image Premium-level Access for Event Badges
Elite Tier
$14,000 / year
What’s included:
Business Image Annual State of the Industry Report
Business Image Access to Pet Owners Survey Species Reports
Business Image APPA's Pet Owner Segmentation Playbooks
Business Image Paid Access to Additional Research
Business Image Eligibility to Exhibit at Global Pet Expo
Business Image Elite-level Access for Event Badges
Business Image Elite-level Access and Priority for Hotel Reservations, Exhibitor Move-Out, Sponsorship, Buyer Guides, and more.

 

For more membership details by tier, please access our membership brochure:

Let's Talk Membership

Fill out this brief form below to connect with the APPA Membership team. Learn how to become a member and see if you qualify to exhibit at Global Pet Expo!

Testimonials

What our members are saying

See what pet product manufacturers have to say about being part of the APPA member community. 

"We choose APPA because not only do they do wonderful things for pets and people in the pet industry, but over the many years we've been members, they've been extremely responsive to us.”

- JON KURTZ, DOG IS GOOD

"I choose APPA because they are great at providing resources to all brands, exhibitors, manufacturers in the industry. I also choose APPA because I take advantage of their market research and the webinars that they host. They're also an incredible resource.”

- STEPHANIE VOLO, EARTH ANIMAL

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APPA MEMBERSHIP

Here to support you at every stage of business growth.

Startup Pet Manufacturer

Startup

Just getting started with a new product for the pet industry? Whether you're in the ideation, product development, production, or go-to-market stages, APPA membership can help you get connected with pet industry insights and professionals to help your business thrive. 

Growth-Stage Pet Businesses

Growth

The majority of APPA manufacturing members are just like you – successful pet product businesses looking for the next thing to accelerate the next phase of business growth. Tap in to the APPA community to gain the strategy, information, and connections you need at this pivotal time in your business. 

Established Pet Industry Businesses

Maturity

Your brand has stood the test of time – but are you prepared for what's next in the pet industry? APPA members are at the cutting edge of pet product innovation, pet ownership trends, and economic forecasts. Join us to stay connected, informed, and future-focused. 

Contact us today to get connected to our community

APPA aims to advance the pet industry through community, research, and innovation. We’d love to hear from you.

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