The Laboratory Products Association (LPA) was founded in 1918 as the Scientific Apparatus Makers Association. LPA member companies are manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of laboratory products such as glass and plasticware, chemicals, equipment, and supplies used in scientific research and applied science and life science worldwide. In today’s competitive global environment, it is imperative that companies have the resources and tools they need to be successful. The LPA enables its members to constantly improve their global and commercial success by providing them with unique opportunities in networking, market information, and education.