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Press InquiriesAPA’s Executive Director Julie L. Heckman, leading spokesperson for the fireworks industry, is available to answer all press inquiries.
Please contact the APA office (301) 907-8181 or contact Ms. Heckman directly via email at [email protected] Click here for a biography of Ms. Heckman.
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Highlights & News
July 14
Trumka nominated to serve as CPSC Commissioner.
June 28
APA warns supply chain disruptions will impact consumer fireworks availability.
June 24
APA predicts Summer of recovery for the professional Display fireworks industry.
January 5
APA issues guidance on cold spark machines.
December 28
APA's Foundation offers tips to ring in the New Year safely.
November 25
APA applauds publication of revisions to its Standard 87-1, see final rule here.
June 15
APA endorses the Restart Act to help provide financial relief to the small businesses most affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Read more here
June 3
#GoFourth4Fireworks Roundtable webinar, view here.
December 15
U.S. and China reach Phase 1 trade deal, learn more.
October 21
APA files comments supporting HOS NPRM.
October 15
APA submits comments supporting revisions to Std. 87-1
June 14
APA & its members join to send letter to Pres. Trump opposing tariffs.
May 16
New Proposed Tariffs on Fireworks, read more.
February 19
FMCSA grants ELD exemption for APA HOS Waiver Participants, read notice.
January 3
State Department renews warning for those traveling to China, learn more
October 4
Celebrating 70 years #APARocksCleveland.
September 25
Peter Feldman confirmed as CPSC Commissioner, read more
September 18
APA joins campaign to fight tariffs, learn more.
August 6
Fireworks companies urged to participate in OSHA's Safe + Sound Week.
June 27
5 Fireworks shows to see to see this Independence Day
June 26
#CelebrateSafely this July 4th
June 21
Fireworks use to hit all time high, read more.