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Manufacturing Extension Partnership - http://www.mep.nist.gov/
A nationwide network of more than 70 not-for-profit centers whose sole purpose is to provide small and medium-sized manufacturers with the help they need to succeed. |
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National Center for Manufacturing Sciences - http://www.ncms.org/
A not-for-profit collaborative manufacturing research consortium of 175 North American corporations. |
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Society of Manufacturing Engineers - http://www.sme.org/
International society serving its members and the manufacturing community through the advancement of professionalism, knowledge, and learning. This society has over 60,000 members in 70 countries. |
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Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society - http://www.isa.org/
An international, nonprofit, educational organization promoting the advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of sensors, instruments, computers, and systems for automation in a wide variety of applications. |
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The National Association of Manufacturers - http://www.nam.org/
The nation's oldest and largest broad-based industrial trade association, represents 14,000 companies in every industrial sector in every state and the 18 million people who make things in America. |
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Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) - http://www.sgma.com
Trade organization representing the manufacturers of sporting goods equipment, athletic apparel and athletic footwear. |
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Semiconductor Industry Association - http://www.sia-online.org
Trade association representing the U.S. microchip manufacturing industry. |
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http://www.vdma.org/ - http://www.vdma.org/
Non-profit organization, representing the local machinery and industrial equipment manufacturers. Germany. |
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Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) - http://www.aafco.org/
Develops and implements laws, regulations, standards and enforcement policies for regulating the manufacture, distribution and sale of animal feeds. |
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Salt Institute - http://www.saltinstitute.org/
A non-profit association of companies that produce and market sodium chloride.(salt). Provides public information about salt and its more than 14,000 known uses. |
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Pet Food Institute - http://www.petfoodinstitute.org
Represents manufacturers of dog and cat food produced in the United States. Promotes initiatives to advance pet nutrition and the role of pets in our society. |
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Automotive Industry Action Group - http://www.aiag.org
A North American association focused on continuously improving business processes and practices in the automotive supply chain by achieving consensus through multi-company teamwork. |
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Association of Equipment Manufacturers - http://www.aem.org
Provides market statistical services, export assistance, legislative support, industry education, strategic information services for construction equipment manufacturers. |
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Association for Manufacturing Excellence - http://www.ame.org/
A not-for-profit group of manufacturing professionals who share their experience so that North American manufacturing may become more competitive. |
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Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau - http://www.retread.org
A nonprofit tire industry association dedicated to the promotion of tire recycling through retreading and repairing. |
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American Gear Manufacturers Association - http://www.agma.org
Represents the interests of international gear manufacturers, consultants and suppliers to the industry. Information on gear design, manufacture and application. |
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North American Die Casting Association - http://www.diecasting.org
North American association promoting the die casting industry. |
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Hydraulic Institute - http://www.pumps.org
A non-profit trade association for pump manufacturers and suppliers. Also, a standards development organization that has been creating pump standards since 1917. |
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Forging Industry Association - http://www.forging.org
Offers process-specific information, provides statistical, training, educational and technical services; and serves as a common voice on legislative and regulatory issues on behalf of the metal forging community in North America. |
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Manufacturers Agents National Association - http://www.manaonline.org
Source for information on the Manufacturers' Agents National Association, seminars, publications and membership. |
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American Institute for International Steel - http://www.aiis.org
A Washington D.C. based trade organization promoting the worldwide buying and selling of steel. |
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Automotive Parts Rebuiders Association - http://apra.org
An association of over 2000 member companies that rebuild automotive related parts, such as starters, alternators, clutches, transmissions, brakes, drive shafts, and numerous other parts for passenger cars, trucks, off-road, equipment and industrial uses. |
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British Furniture Manufacturers - http://www.bfm.org.uk
A British trade association representing the interests of the furniture industry. |
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American Hardware Manufacturers Association - http://www.ahma.org
Trade organization representing American manufacturers in the hardware industry and sponsor of the National Hardware Show and Building Products Exposition held in conjunction with International Hardware Week. |
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American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute - http://www.accci.org
Trade association representing metallurgical coke producers, tar distillers, sales agents, and suppliers to the industry. |
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Associated Wire Rope Fabricators - http://www.awrf.org/
Association of companies manufacturing, fabricating, or distributing lifting, rigging and load securement devices made of chain, rope, and synthetic products. |
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Institute of Caster Manufacturers - http://www.casters.org
Trade association for caster and wheel manufacturers and their suppliers. Develops guidelines and standards involving casters, wheels, industrial trailer trucks, platform trucks and towline trucks, and educates members and users. |
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Porcelain Enamel Institute - http://www.porcelainenamel.com/
Promotes programs and education that advance the common interests of porcelain enameling plants and suppliers of porcelain enameling materials and equipment. |
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National Coil Coating Association - http://www.coilcoating.org/
Trade organization dedicated to the growth of coil coated products. United States. |
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Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America - http://www.wmma.org
Association of wood machinery manufacturers established to increase the productivity and profitability of U.S. machinery and tooling manufacturers. |
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American Brush Manufacturers Association - http://www.abma.org
Represents American brush manufacturers through enhancing industry knowledge and providing networking opportunities. |
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Unified Abrasives Manufacturers Association - http://www.uama.org
An association of abrasive product manufacturers formed with the merger of the Abrasive Grain Association, Coated Abrasives Manufacturers Association, Diamond Wheel Manufacturers Association and the Grinding Wheel Institute. |
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Hand Tools Institute (HTI) - http://www.hti.org/
Trade association of North American manufacturers of non-powered hand tools and tool boxes. |
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National Fastener Distributors Association - http://www.nfda-fastener.org/
Provides information on new technology, products, procedures, industry trends, and important legislative information on the fastener industry. |
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European Coil Coating Association - http://www.eccacoil.com/
Trade organization for coaters and promoting pre-coated metal in Europe. |
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Canadian Crude Quality Technical Association - http://www.ccqta.com/
Non-profit association consisting of companies from all sectors of the crude oil industry, providing a forum for direct lines of communication and cooperative resolution of industry issues ealing with crude oil quality. |
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Cement Industry Environmental Consortium - http://www.cieconline.net
Organization of cement producers that undertakes basic research relating to pollution control strategies relating primarily for the cement industry. |
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Mechanical Equipment Manufacturers Representatives Association - http://www.memra.org
An association of the mechanical equipment industry with a particular focus on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment firms. |
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North American Power Sweepers Association (NAPSA) - http://www.napsaonline.com/
Non-profit organization committed to distributing pertinent sweeping industry information and resources to its members. Includes membership application, benefits and announcements, events, and schedules. |
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Binding Industries Association International - http://www.bindingindustries.org/
Trade association representing graphic finishers, loose-leaf manufacturers, and suppliers to these industries throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. |