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Over 100 Years of Leadership in Environmental Stewardship, Energy Efficiency, Performance, and Customer Satisfaction. AHRI is the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment within the global industry. AHRI’s 300+ member companies manufacture quality, efficient, and innovative residential and commercial air conditioning, space heating, water heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment and components for sale in North America and around the world, and account for more than 90 percent of HVACR and water heating residential and commercial equipment manufactured and sold in North America. AHRI advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government, working to ensure that member’s interests are included in final drafts of legislation. Regulators rely on AHRI's certification program for accurate and unbiased evaluation of heating, water heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and commercial refrigeration equipment. Lastly, AHRI develops industry-recognized performance standards for industry equipment. These three tiers are at AHRI’s core. AHRI is viewed as a resource for industry shipment data, education and workforce information, and research. AHRI is an industry powerhouse, providing members with one industry voice, both domestically and abroad.
Established in 1917, the American Brush Manufacturers Association includes broom, brush, and mop manufacturers in North America, as well as materials and equipment suppliers from around the globe. Our members possess a wealth of experience, knowledge, and creativity, taking great pride in their craft and workmanship to provide the world with a vital tool that we simply could not live without in our everyday lives.
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization’s membership is comprised of more than 670 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry—manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75 percent of the feed and 70 percent of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments, and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).
About APOMA – American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association The American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association (APOMA) is the only U.S.-based trade association solely focused on advancing the precision optics industry. Founded by and for leaders in optics manufacturing, APOMA offers a powerful platform for connection, collaboration, and advocacy. We bring precision optics into focus — uniting American manufacturers to strengthen the supply chain, drive innovation, and shape the future of optics at home and around the world. What We Do: Networking & Events: From technical workshops to VIP gatherings, APOMA offers exclusive spaces for members to share insights, build relationships, and collaborate — in a high trust environment. Advocacy: We amplify the voice of U.S. optics, engaging with policymakers on key issues like export controls, workforce development, and manufacturing competitiveness. Training & Upskilling: Through apprenticeship support and technical education, we help our members build and retain a highly skilled workforce. Market Insight & Resources: Members gain access to benchmarking, global trade tools, and strategic data to stay ahead. Join APOMA — Where American Optics Leaders Connect Whether you’re producing high-precision aspheres, spheres, prisms, plano optics, micro optics, or developing assemblies, coatings, and the equipment that powers it all — APOMA is your community. Our members include manufactures, designers, suppliers, and academic institutions united by a shared commitment to quality and leadership in optics. Membership in APOMA — it’s a mark of excellence. If you’re building the future of optics, come build it with us.
Advancing equipment manufacturers in the global marketplace; our passion is to not only see your business succeed, but to create a community where we, as an industry, can make positive and lasting change
Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds, (BEMA) was founded in 1918 as an international, not-for-profit trade association representing leading bakery and food suppliers. BEMA creates authentic connections that improve its members’ businesses and the baking industry. Its members utilize the value they gain through BEMA networking and educational events to provide their customers with the most effective, innovative solutions in baking.
The Compressed Air & Gas Institute (CAGI) is a trade association of businesses actively engaged in the manufacture of compressed air equipment. Founded in 1915, CAGI consists of the leading manufacturers of air compressors, air drying and filtration equipment, blowers, nitrogen generators, and vacuum equipment.
The Compressed Air Challenge (CAC) is now the Education Foundation of the Compressed Air & Gas Institute (CAGI), the leading industry association representing manufacturers of compressed air and gas systems equipment. CAGI provides authoritative technical resources, industry standards, and best‑practice guidance that support safe, efficient, and reliable compressed air systems.
The Contact Lens Manufacturers Association (CLMA), organized in 1961, is made up of contact lens laboratories and material, solution and equipment manufacturers in the United States and abroad.
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) brings together the leading manufacturers, engineering firms, and system integrators from across North, Central, and South America who design, build, and install every type of conveying equipment.
MHI is a leading non-profit trade association representing the U.S. material handling, logistics and supply chain industry -- the Industry that makes supply chains work. MHI members are material handling, logistics and supply chain equipment, systems and software manufacturers; consultants; systems integrators and simulators; third party logistics providers and publishers. MHI provides educational, business development, networking and solution sourcing opportunities for its 1,000 member companies and for the larger community of manufacturing and supply chain professionals. MHI produces the largest material handling, logistics and supply chain events in North America, ProMat and MODEX.
The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) is a professional organization with more than 2,500 individual and company members working together to improve the metal fabricating industry. Membership spans the United States, Canada and Mexico, and reaches into more than 13 other countries. FMA brings metal fabricators and equipment manufacturers together through technology councils, educational programs, networking events, and FABTECH®, the industry's leading trade show. The official publications of FMA include - The Fabricator®, The Tube and Pipe Journal®, The Welder®, The Fabricator® en Español, Canadian Metalworking, and Canadian Fabricating & Welding. FMA also has two technology affiliates, the Tube and Pipe Association, (TPA) which focuses on the unique needs of members involved in production and fabrication of welded and seamless pipe and tube and the Association of Metal Processors and Distributors (AMPD) which serves professionals in the steel distribution industry. FMA’s charitable foundation, SparkForce (formerly known as Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs®), provides grants to community and technical colleges to produce manufacturing summer camps for youth ages 12-16 to introduce them to manufacturing career options. The foundation provides scholarships for qualified students in post-secondary educational programs leading to careers in manufacturing as well. FMA is also a co-founder of Manufacturing Day, a national movement dedicated to addressing common misconceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors in a coordinated effort to showcase modern manufacturing.
The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association serves as a resource and advocate for the shortline farm equipment industry. We represent manufacturers of specialized agricultural equipment, their suppliers, and their distributors. We understand the distinct needs of this niche group and work hard to support them so they can do what they do best: bring choice, value and innovation to agriculture. We succeed by creating opportunities for members to connect and learn from one another, keeping them informed on the news that matters most, providing customized educational opportunities at conventions, and building a body of essential information online that is available exclusively to members.
The Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) is a trade association representing distributors, manufacturers, independent representatives, and professionals in the industrial gases and welding supply industry. Founded in 1945, GAWDA supports its members through industry education, safety and compliance resources, networking events, workforce development programs, and advocacy initiatives. The association's mission is to promote the safe operation and economic vitality of distributors of industrial gases and related equipment while advancing industry growth, technological progress, and best practices.
The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) is a voluntary national trade association representing the major segments of the industrial heat processing equipment industry. Established in 1929 to meet the need for effective group action in promoting the interest of industrial furnace manufacturers, the organization has expanded and currently includes designers and manufacturers of all types of industrial heat processing equipment.
The Industrial Packaging Alliance of North America represents the leading manufacturers of new industrial steel drums, plastic drums, fiber drums, and rigid intermediate bulk containers in North America. Membership also includes premier suppliers of industrial packaging components, accessories, raw materials, and equipment. IPANA was formed in 2003 as the result of a partnership between the following trade associations: Industrial Steel Drum Institute; International Fiber Drum Institute; Plastic Drum Institute; and, Rigid Intermediate Bulk Container Association. IPANA constantly promotes the industrial packaging industry’s critical role in the safe and reliable transportation of essential goods around the world. It also represents the industry before U.S. and international regulatory and standards-setting bodies and promotes technological developments that improve product safety, reliability, and sustainability. The Alliance also serves as a clearinghouse of information.
The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) is a premier non-profit trade association that has represented North American industrial truck manufacturers and component suppliers for over 70 years. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the organization acts as the unified voice for the material handling industry supply chain by connecting original equipment manufacturers with parts suppliers.The association drives industry growth and safety by leading the development of international product standards and advancing engineering practices. It provides critical market intelligence through a comprehensive statistical program that tracks forklift orders and shipments across North America. Additionally, ITA partners closely with OSHA to deliver compliance training and safety materials, while hosting exclusive industry forums and annual meetings to support policy development and member networking.
AHRI is the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment within the global industry. AHRI’s 300+ member companies manufacture quality, efficient, and innovative residential and commercial air conditioning, space heating, water heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment and components for sale in North America and around the world, and account for more than 90 percent of HVACR and water heating residential and commercial equipment manufactured and sold in North America. AHRI advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government, working to ensure that member’s interests are included in final drafts of legislation. Regulators rely on AHRI's certification program for accurate and unbiased evaluation of heating, water heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and commercial refrigeration equipment. Lastly, AHRI develops industry-recognized performance standards for industry equipment. These three tiers are at AHRI’s core. AHRI is viewed as a resource for industry shipment data, education and workforce information, and research. AHRI is an industry powerhouse, providing members with one industry voice, both domestically and abroad.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents over 300 electrical equipment manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and technologies that power, connect, and light our world. Together, our members contribute a full 1% of U.S. GDP and directly provide over 580,000 American jobs, adding more than $330 billion to the U.S. economy.
Founded in 1948, the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) represents more than 500 manufacturers in the commercial foodservice equipment and supplies industry. It supports the sector by promoting industry innovation, connecting stakeholders, and organizing major events like The NAFEM Show, which brings together manufacturers, dealers, and operators to showcase advancements in foodservice equipment.
Established in 1964, NTEA represents 2,100 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to the Association. NTEA provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces Work Truck Week. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and government relations offices in Washington, DC and Ottawa, ON, Canada. Our goal is to provide personalized assistance to those seeking information about NTEA or the work truck industry.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) represents the business interests of manufacturers, service providers and integrators of electronic physical security equipment. SIA protects and advances our members’ interests by: • advocating pro-industry policies and legislation on Capitol Hill and throughout the 50 states; • producing leading-edge global market research; • creating open industry standards that enable integration; • advancing industry professionalism through education and training; and • opening global market opportunities.
The Vibration Isolation and Seismic Control Manufacturers Association (VISCMA) is a professional organization representing manufacturers of seismic, wind, vibration, and noise isolation equipment. It develops educational resources, standards, and best practices for engineers, contractors, and code officials, including manuals such as its widely used guide for installing seismic restraints for mechanical equipment.
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