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Name: Adhesive and Sealant Council
Abbreviation: ASC
Web site: Adhesive and Sealant Council
email: info@ascouncil.org
Description: Established in 1958, The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. provides a forum for where the adhesives and sealants industry meets, serves as our industry's advocate before state and federal regulatory agencies, and strives to provide important and timely information to our members while promoting the use of our industry's products to the markets we serve. ASC serves as a leading marketplace for the exchange of information about products and services and interfacing among manufacturers, suppliers and others in the industry. ASC facilitates the education of industry members through short courses, seminars and workshops. As a result of its strong relationship with Virginia Tech, ASC leverages the expertise of its faculty members who bring valuable experience in the field of adhesion science to the industry. ASC monitors and works directly with U.S. and Canadian regulatory agencies to ensure industry perspectives are included in the development of regulations that are based on sound scientific facts. ASC promotes the adhesive and sealant industry to a broad range of audiences. ASC provides market information and unique statistical surveys for the benefit of its members. ASC encourages continuous health, safety and environmental improvement in the manufacture, distribution, storage, use and disposal of adhesives, sealants, and chemicals and offers a customized Product Stewardship Program for the industry..
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Name: Advanced Materials and Processes Technology Information Analysis Center
Abbreviation: AMPTIAC
Web site: Advanced Materials and Processes Technology Information Analysis Center
Description: The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) sponsors thirteen Information Analysis Centers (IACs), including AMPTIAC. Each of these centers covers a focused technical area, and all are operated under the watchful eye of the office of the Secretary of Defense (ODDRE). Technology advancements generate immense amounts of archived information. Finding specific information is intensely laborious in this ocean of data – especially materials property data. IACs locate, collect, archive, sort, and analyze data, relieving researchers, designers, and engineers of this burden. IACs also leverage this technical information by using it to develop specific products and services for assisting researchers, engineers, and program managers to effectively meet their mission requirements.
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Name: AIM Inc
Abbreviation: AIM
Web site: AIM Inc
email: info@aimglobal.org
Description: If your company wants to affect change on a strategic level within the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) market, join AIM at Corporate level.  Corporate Membership enables your company to participate in the strategic initiatives of the global AIM organization.
Address: 125 Warrendale-Bayne Rd #3100 Warrendale
PA 15086
Phone: (724) 934-4470

Name: Air & Waste Management Association
Abbreviation: A&WMA
Web site: Air & Waste Management Association
email: info@awma.org
Description: The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for technology exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 9000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA also promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society. The Mission of A&WMA is to assist in the professional development and critical environmental decision-making of our members to benefit society.
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Name: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
Abbreviation: ARI
Web site: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
email: ari@ari.org
Description: The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is the national trade association representing manufacturers of more than 90 percent of North American produced central air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment. ARI's national headquarters is located in Arlington, Virginia, at the Ballston Metro Stop, just minutes from downtown Washington, DC.
Address: 4100 North Fairfax Dr #200 Arlington
VA 22203
Phone: (703) 524-8800

Name: Air Conditioning Contractors of America
Abbreviation: ACCA
Web site: Air Conditioning Contractors of America
email: richard.ware@acca.org.
Description: For over forty years, ACCA has been the nationwide association representing the HVACR contracting industry. We help our members acquire and satisfy customers while upholding the most stringent requirements for professional ethics, and advocating for improvements to the industry overall
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Name: Air Cooled Heat Exchanger Manufacturers Association
Address: 25 North Broadway Tarrytown
NY 10591-3221
Phone: (914) 332-0040

Name: Air Distributing Institute
Address: 4415 West Harrison St #242-C Hillside
IL 60162-1904
Phone: (708) 449-2933

Name: Air Movement and Control Association International Inc
Abbreviation: amca
Web site: Air Movement and Control Association International Inc
Description: he Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. is a not-for-profit international association of the world's manufacturers of related air system equipment - primarily, but not limited to: fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement stations, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components for the industrial, commercial and residential markets.
Address: 30 West University Dr Arlington Heights
IL 60004-1893
Phone: (847) 394-0150

Name: Aircraft Locknut Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: almanet
Web site: Aircraft Locknut Manufacturers Association
Description: Member companies control their process of locknut manufacturing to ensure the timely delivery of quality products
Address: 994 Old Eagle School Rd #1019 Wayne
PA 19087
Phone: (610) 971-4850

Name: Alabama Glass Association
Address: 1127 Rime Village Hoover
AL 35216-6417

Name: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Web site: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Description: THE ALLIANCE OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS IS A TRADE ASSOCIATION OF 9 CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK MANUFACTURERS INCLUDING BMW GROUP, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, GENERAL MOTORS, MAZDA, MITSUBISHI MOTORS, PORSCHE, TOYOTA AND VOLKSWAGEN.
Address: 1401 Eye Street N.W.
Suite 900 Washington DC 20005
Phone: (202) 326-5500

Name: Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers
Web site: Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers
email: info@epspackaging.org
Description: In July of 1991, more than 80 companies, representing every major manufacturer of EPS protective foam packaging, their raw material suppliers and equipment manufacturers, joined together to form the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers. AFPR works to facilitate EPS recycling between EPS manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers. AFPR members also provide community drop-off services at their manufacturing facilities. Currently, more than 110 plants locations serve as collection centers which together receive millions of pounds of post-consumer foam packaging each year.
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Name: Aluminum Anodizers Council
Abbreviation: AAC
Web site: Aluminum Anodizers Council
email: mail@anodizing.org
Description: The Aluminum Anodizers Council represents the interests of aluminum anodizers worldwide and is the principal trade organization for the anodizing industry in North America. It promotes the interests of its members through technical exchange, ongoing education, statistical data, market promotion, and industry representation.
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Name: Aluminum Association Inc.
Web site: Aluminum Association Inc.
email: cjeffs@stratacomm.net
Description: The Aluminum Association, Inc. is the trade association for producers of primary aluminum, recyclers and semi-fabricated aluminum products, as well as suppliers to the industry.   Based in Washington, D.C., with offices in Detroit, Michigan, the Association provides leadership to the industry through its programs and services which aim to enhance aluminum's position in a world of proliferating materials, increase its use as the material of choice, remove impediments to its fullest use, and assist in achieving the industry's environmental, societal, and economic objectives.  Member companies operate about 200 plants in the U.S and many conduct business worldwide.
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Name: Aluminum Foil Container Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: AFCMA
Web site: Aluminum Foil Container Manufacturers Association
email: eddoyle@cox-internet.com
Description: The Aluminum Foil Container Manufacturers Association (AFCMA) represents leading manufacturers of aluminum foil containers in the United States and Canada. The Association has worked to promote aluminum foil as a superior packaging material since 1955.
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Name: American Advertising Federation
Abbreviation: AAF
Web site: American Advertising Federation
email: aaf@aaf.org
Description: As the Unifying Voice for Advertising, the American Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the trade association that represents 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. AAF's 130 corporate members are advertisers, agencies and media companies that comprise the nation's leading brands and corporations. AAF has a national network of 210 ad clubs and connects the industry with an academic base through its 210 college chapters.
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Name: American Architectural Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: aama
Web site: American Architectural Manufacturers Association
Description: The American Architectural Manufacturers Association is the source of performance standards, product certification and educational programs for the fenestration industry.
Address: 1827 Walden Office Sq #104 Schaumburg
IL 60173-4268
Phone: (847) 303-5664

Name: American Association of Advertising Agencies
Abbreviation: AAAA
Web site: American Association of Advertising Agencies
Description: Founded in 1917, the American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA) is the national trade association representing the advertising agency business in the United States. Its membership produces approximately 80 percent of the total advertising volume placed by agencies nationwide. Although virtually all of the large, multi-national agencies are members of the AAAA, more than 60 percent of our membership bills less than $10 million per year. The AAAA is not a club. It is a management-oriented association that offers its members the broadest possible services, expertise and information regarding the advertising agency business. The average AAAA agency has been a member for more than 20 years.
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Name: American Bar Association
Abbreviation: ABA
Web site: American Bar Association
email: askaba@abanet.org
Description: American Bar Association, the largest voluntary professional association in the world. With more than 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public. The ABA strives to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to expand your career. From ABA-sponsored workshops, meetings, seminars and CLE sessions to the widest variety of respected and up-to-date publications, the ABA is your association, dedicated to helping you advance your career and the legal profession.
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Name: American Bearing Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: ABMA
Web site: American Bearing Manufacturers Association
email: info.abma@smithbucklin.com
Description: The American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) is a non-profit association consisting of American manufacturers of anti-friction bearings, spherical plain bearings or major components thereof. The purpose of ABMA is to define national and international standards for bearing products and maintain bearing industry statistics. The ABMA has become the collective voice of the American bearing industry, influencing government policies and international trade. ABMA member companies manufacture 85 percent of the bearings produced in the United States.
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Name: American Boat Builders and Repairers Association
Abbreviation: abbra
Web site: American Boat Builders and Repairers Association
Description: ABBRA is a member organization that represents over 250 boatyards, repairers and associated industries in the United States and abroad. The 22 member board represents many of the indusrys leaders.
Address: 345 Pier 1 Rd #106 Stevensville
MD 21666-2610
Phone: (212) 396-4246

Name: American Boiler Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: abma
Web site: American Boiler Manufacturers Association
Description: The American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) is the national, nonprofit trade association of manufacturers of commercial/institutional, industrial and power-generating boilers, related fuel burning equipment and environmental systems, users of boiler and boiler-related equipment, and companies which provide products and services to the combustion equipment industry. In short, ABMA represents the companies - the very best of the boiler industry -- that design and build the systems that combust the fuels that generate the steam and hot water that powers and comforts America and the world. It is no exaggeration to say that few technologies devised by man have contributed as much to advancing our world as has the safe and dependable generation of steam - which is the product of the member companies of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association - and the member companies of ABMA and their employees throughout communities across America and around the world work hard every day to bring increased technical advancement to steam and hot water generation and to the protection of the environment. These advances keep steam as integral and relevant to today's energy picture as they were over a century ago when they sparked the Industrial Revolution. ABMA is committed to leading and to strengthening the world boiler, combustion equipment, and related environmental systems industry and to providing value to our membership. ABMA and our member companies have a long and proud history of service and achievement, and we celebrate that history as a prelude to our future. ABMA members offer the first word in safe, efficient, clean and reliable hot water, comfort heating, process, heat recovery, and power-generating boiler systems
Address: 4001 N 9th St #226 Arlington
VA 22203-1900.
Phone: (703) 522-7350

Name: American Brush Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: abma
Web site: American Brush Manufacturers Association
email: info@abma.org
Description: The ABMA exists to help American brush manufacturers by enhancing industry knowledge, providing a variety of networking opportunities, and promoting profitability for the members. ABMA strives to promote and strengthen value for its members to be the preferred and innovative source for broom, brush and mop products worldwide. Today's brush industry delivers innovative, cost effective solutions to your tough engineering problems. If you're looking for solutions to today's production problems, or tomorrow's needs – look to us, the members of the American Brush Manufacturers Association!
Address: 1900 Arch St Philadelphia
PA 19103-1404
Phone: (215) 564-3484

Name: American Bureau of Metal Statistics
Abbreviation: ABMS
Web site: American Bureau of Metal Statistics
email: info@abms.com
Description: For over 75 years ABMS has served as a primary source of metal statistics by obtaining data to a large extent directly from reporting companies on a confidential basis. These wholly independent and authoritative data series are unrivaled in their presentation of data from the source of origin, providing regular, high quality information on the world metals markets. Senior executives, consultants and others who need actionable information and insight on the global metals industry look to ABMS to fulfill their data requirements.
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Name: American Chain Association
Abbreviation: aca
Web site: American Chain Association
email: ACAStaff@americanchainassn.org
Description: The American Chain Association (ACA) traces its heritage  to 1930 when the Association of Roller and Silent Chain Manufacturers (ARSCM) was formed. In 1955 that Association changed its name  to the American Sprocket Chain Manufacturers Association (ASCMA), and in 1971 the Association was again re named as the American Chain Association. The purpose of the Association is to encourage the cooperation of, and to assist, member companies in promoting the interests of the power transmission and conveying chain industry.
Address: 6724 Lone Oak Blvd Naples
FL 34109
Phone: (941) 514-3441

Name: American Chemical Society
Abbreviation: ACS
Web site: American Chemical Society
email: help@acs.org
Description: The American Chemical Society is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of more than 159,000 members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry. The organization provides a broad range of opportunities for peer interaction and career development, regardless of professional or scientific interests. The programs and activities conducted by ACS today are the products of a tradition of excellence in meeting member needs that dates from the Society's founding in 1876.
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Name: American Chemistry Council
Web site: American Chemistry Council
email: webmaster@americanchemistry.com
Description: The American Chemistry Council represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. Council members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. The Council is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $450 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is the nation's largest exporter, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies invest more in research and development than any other business sector.
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Name: American Concrete Contractors Association
Abbreviation: ACCA
Web site: American Concrete Contractors Association
email: adonald216@aol.com
Description: The American Concrete Contractors Association (ACCA) was formed for the purpose of establishing a powerful united organization with the ability to negotiate cost and services from companies across the U.S. for the benefit of the contractor. The ACCA is a non-profit association.
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Name: American Concrete Institute, ACI International
Abbreviation: ACI
Web site: American Concrete Institute, ACI International
Description: Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, ACI is a technical and educational society with 30,000 members and 93 chapters in 30 countries. ACI has produced more than 400 technical documents, reports, guides, specifications, and codes for the best use of concrete; conducts more than 150 educational seminars each year; and has 13 different certification programs for concrete practitioners, as well as a scholarship program to promote careers in the industry.
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Name: American Concrete Pavement Association
Abbreviation: ACPA
Web site: American Concrete Pavement Association
email: gvoigt@pavement.com
Description: ACPA is the premier national association representing concrete pavement contractors, cement companies, equipment and material manufacturers and suppliers. We are organized to address common needs, solve common problems, and accomplish goals related to research, market development, local promotion, design, construction and best practices of portland cement concrete pavements.
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Name: American Concrete Pipe Association
Abbreviation: ACPA
Web site: American Concrete Pipe Association
email: info@concrete-pipe.org.
Description: The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is a nonprofit organization, composed primarily of manufacturers of concrete pipe and related conveyance products located throughout the United States, Canada and in over 40 foreign countries. ACPA membership also includes manufacturers of equipment and/or providers of products and services related to the concrete pipe industry. Established in 1907, ACPA provides members with research, technical and marketing support to promote and advance the use of concrete pipe for drainage and pollution control applications.
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Name: American Concrete Pipe Association
Address: 222 West Las Colinas Blvd #641 Irving
TX 75039-5423
Phone: (972) 506-7216

Name: American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association
Address: 11800 Sunrise Valley Dr #309 Vienna
VA 22091-5301
Phone: (703) 391-9135

Name: American Concrete Pumping Association
Abbreviation: ACPA
Web site: American Concrete Pumping Association
email: christi@concretepumpers.com
Description: Since 1974, the ACPA has promoted concrete pumping as the most effective, efficient placement method. We give our members the media support and marketing tools they need to take on competitive battles and win. Nothing protects your company better than a good safety program. Nothing can destroy it more quickly then neglect of this issue. The ACPA has developed the most comprehensive safety program in the industry, and provides these materials to members at a fraction of the nonmember cost. It's a fact of life in the pumping industry. Very few insurers understand what the business of pumping concrete involves. As a result, you may pay extra for coverages that aren't required and miss out on coverages that you need.
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Name: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
Abbreviation: ACGIH
Web site: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
email: mail@acgih.org
Description: The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH®) is a member-based organization and community of professionals that advances worker health and safety through education and the development and dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge. Examples of this include our annual editions of the TLVs® and BEIs® and work practice guides in ACGIH®'s Signature Publications.
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Name: American Countertrade Association
Address: 121 South Merimac #1102 Clayton
MO 63105-1725
Phone: (314) 727-5522

Name: American Design Drafting Association
Abbreviation: ADDA
Web site: American Design Drafting Association
email: corporate@adda.org
Description: The American Design Drafting Association a non-profit, professional membership organization was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1948. The organization was conceived by a dedicated and enthusiastic group of oil and gas piping drafters who were involved in various phases of design drafting. This group consisted of highly specialized industry drafters, educational instructors, piping designers, and engineering personnel. In 1948, this group incorporated in the State of Oklahoma as the Bartlesville Draftsmen’s Club. This is the earliest known drafting club, association or society. This group would eventually be considered as our founding association.
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Name: American Down Association
Address: 3728 Canna Ct Sacramento
CA 95821-3101
Phone: (916) 971-1135

Name: American Dye Manufacturers Institute
Address: 630 Third Ave New York
NY 10017-6705
Phone: (212) 953-9000

Name: American Edged Products Manufacturers Association
Address: 112 J Elden St Herndon
VA 20170
Phone: (703) 709-1035

Name: American Fan Association
Address: PO Box 1481 East Lansing
MI 48826-1481
Phone: (517) 339-3009

Name: American Fastener and Closure Association
Address: 3008 Millwood Ave Columbia
SC 29205-1807
Phone: (803) 252-5646

Name: American Fiber Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: afma
Web site: American Fiber Manufacturers Association
email: afma@afma.org
Description: The American Fiber Manufacturers Association, Inc. (AFMA) is the trade association for U.S. companies that manufacture synthetic and cellulosic fibers. The industry employs 30 thousand people and produces over 9 billion pounds of fiber in the U.S. Annual domestic sales exceed $10 billion. AFMA member companies produce more than 90% of the total U.S. output of these fibers. The membership is limited to U.S. producers that sell manufactured fiber in the open market. The Association maintains close ties to other manufactured fiber trade associations worldwide. AFMA has been in continuous operation since 1933, when it was established as the Rayon Institute with headquarters in New York. As new fibers entered the market, the Association was renamed the Man-Made Fiber Producers Association. In 1970, operations were moved to Washington as the focus grew from promotion to include advocacy on a broad range of regulatory and international trade issues. The current name for the Association was adopted in 1988. The Association's Board of Directors is made up of senior executives from each of AFMA's member companies. Most AFMA programs are managed through committees and task groups of policy and technical experts from the companies. Permanent standing committees include the Trade and Statistics Committee, and the Technical Committee. The Technical Committee has task groups dealing with: Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Communications, Toxicology, Product Flammability, and International Technical Affairs. AFMA's statistics division, the Fiber Economics Bureau (FEB), collects and publishes trade and production data on the manufactured fiber industry. This FiberSource internet site is maintained by FEB. It contains a comprehensive Suppliers Guide and other basic information on the industry and its products.
Address: 1150 17th St #310 Washington
DC 20036-4603
Phone: (202) 296-6508

Name: American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association
Address: 1250 Grove Ave #300 Barrington
IL 60010
Phone: (847) 381-9490

Name: American Foundrymen's Society
Abbreviation: AFS
Web site: American Foundrymen's Society
email: Lsmolecki@afsinc.org
Description: AFS assists member companies and individuals to effectively and efficiently manage all production operations, to profitably market their products and services, and to equitably manage their employees. AFS also promotes the interests of the foundry industry before the legislative and executive branches of  the federal government. With the direction of its volunteer committee structure, the professional staff of AFS provides support in the areas of technology, management and education to further activities that will enhance the economic progress of the metalcasting industry.
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Name: American Furniture Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: AMFA
Web site: American Furniture Manufacturers Association
Description: As the world's largest and most active trade association solely dedicated to the advancement of the United States' furniture industry, the American Furniture Manufacturers Association (AFMA) has served as the premier authority on information related to furniture in the United States. Headquartered in the Furniture Capital of the World, High Point, North Carolina, AFMA represents more than 200 of the industry's leading manufacturers who make everything from bedroom and dining room suites to upholstered sofas and chairs to outdoor furniture.
Address: 317 West High Ave 10th nFL High Point
NC 27261
Phone: (336) 884-5000

Name: American Furniture Manufacturers Association
Address: 5515 Security Lane #530 Rockville
MD 20852-5003
Phone: (301) 984-8051

Name: American Gas Turbine Manufacturers Association
Address: 8328 Veterans Hwy #D Millersville
MD 21108-1426
Phone: (410) 987-0180

Name: American Gear Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: AGMA
Web site: American Gear Manufacturers Association
email: webmaster@agma.org
Description: AGMA is a strong, growing organization that began the 21st Century with over 400 members in more than 30 countries. To support the industry, the Association has a full time staff of thirteen, with a professional management team, consultants and a volunteer leadership team of which all the membership can be proud.As in the beginning, one of the principal mainstays of the Association’s activities is the development of voluntary standards. But today, a range of programs has been added to the list of services provided to the industry: An open standards development process that produces quality standards designed for the needs of the American and global marketplaces; Statistical Programs, such as the Monthly Market Trend Report, the Operating Ratio Report and the Wage & Benefit Survey; Government Relations programs that deal with the federal administrative and legislative issues that directly effect the operations of a gear company; Technical papers and information, provided to the members in both published form and through major meetings such as the Fall Technical Meeting; Programs covering the management issues of concern to gear industry executives, through programs such as the Small Business, the Marketing and the Financial Management Councils; as well as the industry’s Annual Meeting each March. Representation in international organizations, such as the ISO and Eurotrans, to promote an international understanding of the concerns of gear industry. GEAR EXPO — The Worldwide Gear Industry Event
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Name: American Gear Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: agma
Web site: American Gear Manufacturers Association
email: webmaster@agma.org
Description: In 1916, several gear manufacturers participated in the discussions and thus the organization was born. The initial membership of AGMA consisted of nine companies: Cincinnati Gear Company, Earle Gear and Machine Company, Horsburgh and Scott Company, Newark Gear Cutting Machine Company, the R.D. Nuttall Company, Philadelphia Gear Works, Pittsburgh Gear and Machine Company, the Simonds Manufacturing Company and the Van Dorn Dutton Company. They elected an executive committee to draw up a constitution and elect officers and scheduled the first official executive committee meeting for early 1917. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted; the constitution was drawn up; and the American Gear Manufacturers Association was on its way
Address: 500 Montgomery St #350 Alexandria
VA 22314-1560
Phone: (703) 684-0211

Name: American Innerspring Manufacturers
Abbreviation: aim
Web site: American Innerspring Manufacturers
email: aimy@aiminfo.org
Description: The North American manufacturers and suppliers of innersprings and box springs who make up AIM are committed to providing information on healthful sleep and sleep surfaces. Through their support of numerous scientific studies and national surveys, Aim has educated a generation of American consumers on how to get a good night’s rest.
Address: 1918 North Parkway Memphis
TN 38112-5018
Phone: (901) 274-9030

Name: American Institue of Steel Construction
Abbreviation: AISC
Web site: American Institue of Steel Construction
Description: AISC is a non-profit trade association and technical institute established in 1921 to serve the structural steel industry in the U.S. Our purpose is to promote the use of structural steel through research activities, market development, education, codes and specifications, technical assistance, quality certification and standardization with an emphasis on: Unifying the industry with a common purpose; Increasing the structural steel industry’s share of the construction market; Supporting the structural steel industry to be innovative and competitive in a worldwide construction market.
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Name: American Institute of Architects
Abbreviation: AIA
Web site: American Institute of Architects
email: infocentral@aia.org
Description: It is the practice of the American Institute of Architects (the Institute or the AIA) and its members to comply strictly with all laws, including federal and state antitrust laws, that apply to AIA operations and activities. Compliance with the letter and spirit of the antitrust laws is an important goal of the AIA, and is essential to maintaining the Institute's reputation for the highest standards of ethical conduct.
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Name: American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Abbreviation: AICHE
Web site: American Institute of Chemical Engineers
email: xpress@aiche.org
Description: The American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE, was founded in 1908. AIChE is a professional association of more than 50,000 members that provides leadership in advancing the chemical engineering profession. Its members are creative problem-solvers who use their scientific and technical knowledge to develop processes and design and operate plants to make useful products at a reasonable cost. Chemical engineers are also at the forefront of research to assure the safe and environmentally-sound manufacture, use, and disposal of chemical products. AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, supports the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs throughout the world.
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Name: American Iron and Steel Institute
Abbreviation: AISI
Web site: American Iron and Steel Institute
email: webmaster@steel.org
Description: For over a century, North American steel producers have left their day-to-day rivalries behind to work as partners and members of the American Iron and Steel Institute in furthering its mission to promote steel as the material of choice and to enhance the competitiveness of the North American steel industry and its member companies. AISI's overall mission centers around common goals and a clear vision for the future: To provide high-quality, value-added products to a wide array of customers; to lead the world in innovation and technology in the production of steel; To produce steel in a safe and environmentally friendly manner; and To increase the market for North American Steel in both traditional and innovative applications. AISI serves as the voice of the North American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI also plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology. AISI is comprised of 31 member companies, including integrated and electric furnace steelmakers, and 118 associate and affiliate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. AISI's member companies represent approximately 75 percent of both U.S. and North American steel capacity.
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Name: American Iron and Steel Institute
Abbreviation: aisi
Web site: American Iron and Steel Institute
Description: For over a century, North American steel producers have left their day-to-day rivalries behind to work as partners and members of the American Iron and Steel Institute in furthering its mission to promote steel as the material of choice and to enhance the competitiveness of the North American steel industry and its member companies.
Address: 1140 Connecticut Ave NW #705 Washington
DC 20036-4704
Phone: (202) 452-7100

Name: American Ladder Institute
Web site: American Ladder Institute
Address: 401 North Michigan Ave Chicago
IL 60611
Phone: (312) 644-6610

Name: American Lighting Association
Abbreviation: ALA
Web site: American Lighting Association
Description: The GE Card Services program provides ALA Showroom members with a quality consumer private label credit program and business credit program from one of the largest best known and respected companies in the nation. The program is designed to drive sales growth, strengthen consumer relationships, and increase profitability. Some of the benefits this program has to offer are: Free 90-day trial; No set up fee; Discount merchant rates; Free point-of-sale (POS) materials; Ability to offer on-the-spot financing to qualified customers; Advertising on customer's monthly statements; Funds electronically transferred directly to your bank within two business days; Increased customer loyalty
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Name: American Loudspeaker Manufacturers Association
Address: 3365 North Arlington Heights Rd #J Arlington Heights
IL 60004-7700
Phone: (847) 255-3003

Name: American Loudspeaker Manufacturers Association
Abbreviation: alma
Web site: American Loudspeaker Manufacturers Association
email: management@almainternational.org.
Description: The American Loudspeaker Manufacturers Association (ALMA) was founded in 1964 as a not-for-profit trade association open to companies that design, manufacture, sell and/or test loudspeakers, loudspeaker components, and loudspeaker systems. ALMA® was originally comprised solely of U.S. loudspeaker manufacturers, then expanded to include North, Central and South America. In 2001, the association expanded it's membership base to become a global organization to better reflect our growing international membership base. The association is now pleased to be known as ALMA - The International Loudspeaker AssociationSM.
Address: 39 Ames Rd Groton
MA 1450
Phone: (978) 448-5658

Name: American Machinery Dealers Association
Abbreviation: AMDA
Web site: American Machinery Dealers Association
Description: American Machinery Dealers Association members proudly display their emblem. This emblem identifies dealers who concur with AMDA's high standards of business practice. It is a symbol of integrity and reliability. It also recognizes dealers who have a wide range of technical experience, and access to data to help manufacturers improve their productivity.
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Name: American Marketing Association
Abbreviation: AMA
Web site: American Marketing Association
email: webmaster@ama.org
Description: The American Marketing Association, one of the largest professional associations for marketers, has 38,000 members worldwide in every area of marketing. For over six decades the AMA has been an essential resource providing relevant marketing information that experienced marketers turn to everyday. The AMA website, MarketingPower.com, offers a wide array of newly expanded information including research, case studies and best practices in marketing. AMA's prestigious marketing journals provide access to the newest developments in marketing thought, while AMA magazines have practical applications of marketing strategies to address marketers' daily needs on the job. AMA offers specialty conferences, one-day hot topic seminars, bootcamps and workshops, to help marketers build the skills that keep them ahead of emerging trends, and help long-term professional development.
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Name: American Measuring Tool Manufacturers Assoc.
Abbreviation: AMTMA
Web site: American Measuring Tool Manufacturers Assoc.
email: amtma@amtma.com
Description: The Association was established to promote and further the interests of its members in manufacturing, engineering, research, safety, transportation and other problems of the industry. Problems anticipated with conversion to the metric system also prompted the formation of the new unit.
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Name: American Mold Builders Association
Abbreviation: AMBA
Web site: American Mold Builders Association
email: info@amba.org
Description: Since 1973, AMBA has been the leading industry trade organization serving U.S. mold builders. AMBA represents nearly 400 member companies comprised of approximately 9,000 employees and representing just over $2 billion in annual tooling sales. Members span 35 states with 12 chapter affiliations. AMBA member companies serve original equipment manufacturers in every industry including automotive, medical, electronics/electrical, toys, recreation and sporting goods, building and construction, lawn and garden, consumer, and industrial. A mold builder manufactures aluminum or steel molds for the purpose of molding plastic products, components or parts. Member companies range from small, specialty niche organizations to large, full-service firms, and equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and CAD/CAM technology to provide the best in new-product and mold design and build. AMBA members have a commitment to quality and service unparalleled in the world. AMBA serves as a voice for U.S. moldmakers while providing its members with valuable benefits. Click here to learn more about what AMBA can offer you and your company. AMBA addresses issues that affect moldmaking companies in such matters as global and legislative issues; new technologies; improving profits; and education and training programs. In addition to establishing ethics and guidelines for the Industry, the AMBA disseminates relevant information through its quarterly newsletter, News & Views. We also encourage members to share ideas and experiences that will improve their business through AMBA annual conventions, conferences and local chapter meetings. The AMBA’s mission is to promote its member services and overall competitiveness in a world market, through membership participation, for continuous improvement to strengthen our industry and establish our value in a global economy. The strength, which the AMBA and its members create through business management and educational programs, helps to ensure a healthy future for both large and small member companies, resulting in quality molds built in America.
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Name: American Mold Builders Association
Address: PO Box 404 Medinah
IL 60157
Phone: (630) 980-7667

Name: American National Standards Institute
Abbreviation: ANSI
Web site: American National Standards Institute
Description: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization (501(c)3) that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.The Institute's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity.
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Name: American Pet Products Manufacturers Association Inc
Abbreviation: appma
Web site: American Pet Products Manufacturers Association Inc
email: info@appma.org
Description: The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association will provide the services necessary to give its members the opportunity to prosper.
Address: 255 Glenville Rd Greenwich
CT 06831-4148
Phone: (203) 532-0000

Name: American Petroleum Institute
Abbreviation: API
Web site: American Petroleum Institute
Description: The oil and natural gas industry provides the fuel for American life, warming our homes, powering our businesses and giving us the mobility to enjoy this great land.  As the primary trade association of that industry, API represents more than 400 members involved in all aspects of the oil and natural gas industry.  Our association draws on the experience and expertise of our members and staff to support a strong and viable oil and natural gas industry. Our work is member-driven.  We offer companies large and small the opportunity to participate in shaping API programs and policy priorities. We are a major research institute.  API is committed to using the best available scientific, economic and legal analysis to guide and support our policy positions. We give our industry a unified voice.  API's expert staff participate actively in key policy-making forums, facilitating production dialogue and effective solutions on issues important to all Americans. Our organization is tailored to serve our members.  API membership is divided by industry segments that companies have direct input on the issues most important to them.
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Name: American Pipe Fittings Association
Abbreviation: APFA
Web site: American Pipe Fittings Association
email: info@apfa.com
Description: APFA is the trade association for any domestic corporation, firm or individual engaged in manufacture in the United States or Canada of piping components and accessories, including Pipe Hangers and Supports. APFA's objectives are: a. To promote the use of American and Canadian made pipe fittings in the domestic and foreign markets; b. To encourage, contribute to and engage in the development of standards for products within the scope of this Association which will benefit the industry, its customers and the public; c. To collect and disseminate such statistics as may be legally proper and beneficial to the industry; d. To cooperate with the legislative Committees, government departments and agencies and other bodies in regard to matters affecting the industry; e. To encourage and contribute to such metallurgical and engineering research as may directly relate to the products of the industry; and f. To promote all lawful plans for the general development and improvement of the industry. This directory briefly introduces APFA member companies, their products and their product group affiliation. Current APFA Product Groups are: I. Iron & Brass Fittings & Unions; II. Pipe Hangers & Supports; III. Pipe Nipples; IV. Engineered Pipe Supports; V. Forged Steel/Butt-Weld Fittings, Flanges & Unions
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Name: American Pipe Fittings Association
Abbreviation: apfa
Web site: American Pipe Fittings Association
email: info@apfa.com
Address: 111 Park Pl Falls Church
VA 22046-4513
Phone: (703) 538-1786

Name: American Plastics Council
Abbreviation: APS
Web site: American Plastics Council
Description: The American Plastics Council (APC) is a major trade association for the United States plastics industry. APC advocates unlimited opportunities for plastics and promotes their economic, environmental and societal benefits. To accomplish our mission we demonstrate the benefits of plastic products and the contributions of the plastics industry to the society it serves. We also demonstrate that plastics are an efficient use of natural resources and that plastics and the industry are part of the solution to the public's environmental performance expectations. Our members are among the nation's largest manufacturers of plastics. APC includes five business units and an affiliated trade association, comprised of APC member companies, other industry stakeholders, and customers whose purpose is to address issues specific to their products. Our business units include:Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry(API), Polycarbonate Business Unit, Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC), Expandable Polystyrene Resin Suppliers Council (ERSC), Rigid Plastic Packaging Institute (RPPI), and The Vinyl Institute (VI) is the affiliated trade association.
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Name: American Production and Inventory Control Society
Address: 755 West Big Beaver Rd #1900 Troy
MI 48084-4903
Phone: (248) 362-2100

Name: American Production and Inventory Control Society
Address: 5034 West Carol St Skokie
IL 60077-2201
Phone: (847) 673-2410

Name: American Production of Inventory Control Society
Address: PO Box 40242 Denver
CO 80204
Phone: (303) 421-0797

Name: American Restaurant China Council
Address: PO Box 1417-B37 Alexandria
VA 22313
Phone: (540) 928-5909

Name: American Shipbuilding Association
Address: 600 Pennsylvania Ave SE #305 Washington
DC 20003-4345
Phone: (202) 544-8170

Name: American Shooting Sports Council Incorporated
Abbreviation: assc
Web site: American Shooting Sports Council Incorporated
Address: 1845 The Exchange #150 Atlanta
GA 30339-2019
Phone: (770) 933-0200

Name: American Society for Automation in Pharmacy
Abbreviation: ASAP
Web site: American Society for Automation in Pharmacy
email: will@computertalk.com
Description: ASAP's mission is to assist its members in advancing the application of computer technology in the pharmacist's role as caregiver and in the efficient operation and management of a Pharmacy.
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Name: American Society for Mass Spectrometry
Abbreviation: ASMS
Web site: American Society for Mass Spectrometry
Description: The American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) was formed in 1969 to promote and disseminate knowledge of mass spectrometry and allied topics. Membership includes over 5,500 scientists involved in research and development. Members come from academic, industrial and governmental laboratories. Their interests include advancement of techniques and instrumentation in mass spectrometry, as well as fundamental research in chemistry, geology, forensics, biological sciences and physics.
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Name: American Society For Quality
Abbreviation: ASQ
Web site: American Society For Quality
email: help@asq.org.
Description: The American Society for Quality (ASQ), headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, is the world’s leading authority on quality since 1946. The 104,000-member professional association creates better workplaces and communities worldwide by advancing learning, quality improvement, and knowledge exchange to improve business results. By making quality a global priority, an organizational imperative, and a personal ethic, ASQ becomes the community for everyone who seeks technology, concepts, or tools to improve themselves and their world.