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ASM International was founded in 1913 and became known as the American Society for Metals. Today ASM International is the world's largest association of materials-focused engineers, scientists, technicians, educators, and students. A member and volunteer based organization, ASM International serves as a central resource that gathers the latest applied information from the field and disseminates it back to industry, academia, and government through published content, classes, conferences, expositions, and local chapter engagement. By acting as a catalyst for vigorous professional activities, ASM International fuels a passionate sense of community, energizes members to aspire to new levels of success and satisfaction, advances the development of materials, and ultimately elevates the importance of our professions.
The Forging Industry Association (FIA) comprises more than 230 North American metal forging producers, suppliers and service providers. Its members account for more than 75 percent of custom forging volume produced annually in North America. FIA, along with its predecessor organizations, has served the forging industry since 1913.
METAL’s groundbreaking approach begins with igniting young minds. Through immersive K-12 workshops and university bootcamps, the program opens doors to a world of opportunity, inspiring students to dream big and push the boundaries of what’s possible in metallurgy. By providing hands-on experiences and illuminating diverse career pathways, METAL is sparking a passion for innovation that will propel America forward. We partner with likeminded companies that want to make a dent in the universe.
The Non-Ferrous Founders' Society (NFFS) is the premier North American trade association for the non-ferrous metalcasting industry. NFFS is your proven resource for information and services vital for effective non-ferrous foundry management. Joining NFFS provides your foundry with information and resources to help you remain competitive and strong in a volatile business climate.
PMA is the full-service trade association representing the $137-billion metalforming industry of North America—the industry that creates precision metal products using metal stamping, metal fabricating, metal spinning, metal slide forming and roll forming technologies, and other value-added processes. Its over 900 member companies also include suppliers of equipment, materials and services to the industry. PMA leads innovative member companies toward superior competitiveness and profitability through advocacy, networking, statistics, the PMA Educational Foundation, tradeshows and MetalForming magazine.
SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, is one of North America’s most dynamic and diverse unions with 216,000 members. SMART’s members ensure the quality of the air we breathe, promote energy efficiency, produce and provide the vital services that move products to market and passengers to their destinations. We are sheet metal workers, service technicians, bus operators, engineers, conductors, sign workers, welders, production employees and more. With members in scores of different occupations, we advocate for fairness in the workplace, excellence at work and opportunity for all working families.
The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) is a voluntary trade association representing the majority of the producers of specialty metals in North America. Our members produce a variety of products including semi-finished, bar, rod, wire, angles, plate, sheet and strip, in stainless steel and other high performance materials. Established in 1963 and funded by SSINA members and sponsors, the association is the voice of the North American specialty metals industry. SSINA promotes sound public policies to ensure a healthy and vibrant industry and works to expand the recognition and use of specialty metals in North America. The association also serves as a critical data and information resource for its membership and the public at large.
Formed in 1988 through the merger of the Metal Cutting Tool Institute and the Cutting Tool Manufacturers’ Association, the United States Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) represents a majority of the domestic cutting tool market. USCTI works to represent, promote, and expand the U.S. cutting tool industry while highlighting the benefits of buying American-made cutting tools manufactured by its members. The Institute also collaborates with prominent cutting tool and machine tool trade publications to expand awareness of its activities and gain wider recognition for members and their products, strengthening both individual businesses and the industry as a whole.
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