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The EMA Foundation for Paper-Based Communications supports the paper-based communications industry by designing and implementing a key research and education agenda for companies in the envelope industry and the customers they serve.

The Foundation seeks to identify and analyze major trends affecting the paper-based communications industry; to position paper-based communications as a key participant in the information age; to develop key relationships with academic institutions and allied industry partners to monitor and support focused research; and to encourage career participation in the paper-based communications industry.

Highlights of the 2026 U.S. Mailing Industry Economic Job and Revenue Study 

 

This comprehensive new study released by the EMA Foundation, entitled EMA’s Foundation 2026 U.S. Mailing Industry Jobs and Revenue Study, reveals that the U.S. Mailing Industry remains a massive pillar of the American economy, supporting over 7.4 million jobs and generating nearly $2 trillion in sales revenue.

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Promoting Industry

Designing and implementing key research and education agendas for the envelope industry

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Develop key relationships with academic institutions and allied industry partners

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Encourage and improve career participation in the paper-based communications industry

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Institute for Postal Studies

The mission of the Institute is to create educational tools and information that can be used to educate the paper-based communication industry and external constituencies on postal matters.

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Institute for Environmental Studies

The mission of the Institute is to create tools and information that can be used to educate the paper-based communications industry and external constituencies on environmental matters.

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Institute for Consumer Choice

The mission of the Institute is to protect the public’s right to choose paper-based communications, ensuring that seniors, rural communities, and digitally vulnerable communities can continue to receive essential information in the format that best serves their needs.

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Poopsie Bower Tuck Scholarship


The EMA Foundation for Paper-Based Communications proudly presents the Poopsie Bower Tuck Scholarship.  The Scholarship will be awarded to a female member of the envelope manufacturing community seeking to advance her education.  This scholarship will be offered annually in the amount of $5,000.

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