Associations

Association Memberships

www.ahma.org

The American Hardware Manufacturers Association is a trade service organization headquartered in Schaumburg, IL USA. Its' members include U.S. hardware producers, manufacturers' agents and industry trade publications. AHMA provides a broad spectrum of programs for its members and the entire industry, including educational opportunities; legislative representation; domestic and international marketing support; technology initiatives; targeted publications; and many other industry directed services. It also promotes the products or services of a number of member benefit vendors who present cost-containment opportunities to the Association's members.

www.aws.org

The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines. From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive and exciting way of life for all Americans.

www.ida-assoc.org

The Industrial Supply Association (ISA) is committed to providing relevant content and creating business opportunities. ISA will be an effective force for the MROP end-user by helping to reduce channel inefficiencies and lower channel costs, thereby helping the end-user compete in an evolving economic environment.

www.gawda.org

GAWDA's mission is to promote the safe operation and economic vitality of distributors of industrial gases and related welding equipment and supplies.

www.stafda.org

The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) is an international trade association composed of distributors and manufacturers, and rep. agents of light construction, industrial and related products. STAFDA members also include publishers of industry press serving the construction and industrial trades.