CPMA is the national trade association representing the color pigments industry. CPMA represents companies in the value chain that are engaged in the manufacture, processing or selling of color pigments in North America. Color pigments are important components in a wide range of applications, including printing inks, paints and coatings, plastics, building materials, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products. Formed in 1925, CPMA provideds programs to enhance regulatory compliance and support the manufacture and use of color pigments.