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Aerospace Industries Association
The Aerospace Industries Association represents the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, space systems, aircraft engines, missiles, material, and related components, equipment, services, and information technology.

Aluminum Association, Inc.
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.

American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA)
The ABMA is a national trade association consisting of manufacturers of anti-friction bearings and components.

American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA)
In the years since World War II, AGMA has continued to grow and to create standards for the gear industry. Additionally, AGMA has diversified and broadened its services to the industry - in the US and in the world.

American Iron and Steel Institute
The American Iron and Steel Institute's mission is to promote steel as the material of choice and to enhance the competitiveness of the North American steel industry and its member companies.

Cast Metals Institute
As the educational arm of the American Foundry Society, the Cast Metals Institute was founded on the belief that foundry personnel can achieve maximum effectiveness now and in the future only by participating in a continuing education program.

Copper Development Association (CDA)
Copper Development Association (CDA) provides a searchable database of properties for copper, copper alloys, brasses, and bronzes.

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
The NAM’s mission is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth and to increase understanding among policymakers, the media and the general public about the vital role of manufacturing to America’s economic future and living standards.

National Electric Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
The NEMA, created in 1926 by the merger of the Electric Power Club and the Associated Manufacturers of Electrical Supplies, provides a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers to select from a range of safe, effective, and compatible electrical products.

National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA)
The NTMA in the national representative of the custom precision manufacturing industry of the United States.

Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF)
Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) provides standards and publications related to the design and production of products using powder metals.

Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA)
PMPA is looking ahead to the future, with programs and services designed to meet the technical and management challenges of the 21st century. The Association has in place an Educational Foundation devoted to recruiting, training and maintaining a skilled workforce for the Precision Machined Products Industry.

Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
RMA is the national trade association for the rubber products industry. Its members include more than 100 companies that manufacture various rubber products, including tires, hoses, belts, seals, molded goods, and other rubber products. RMA members employ over 120,000 workers and account for more than $21 billion in annual sales.

Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI)
Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI) is an information resource on spring design and manufacturing.