Contract and OEM Manufacturing Trade Associations

AdvaMed – The Medtech Association

The leading U.S. medtech trade association representing device, diagnostics, and digital health manufacturers; provides policy advocacy, FDA and reimbursement engagement, and major industry convenings like The Medtech Conference.

https://www.advamed.org/ Membership: 600

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)

Represents 300+ U.S. aerospace and defense manufacturers and suppliers; advances industry policy, standards, and supply chain collaboration through councils and events.

https://www.aia-aerospace.org/ Membership: 300

AIAG – Automotive Industry Action Group

Mobilizes the mobility/automotive value chain to reduce cost and complexity; publishes core supplier standards (e.g., APQP, PPAP) and offers training and events for OEMs and tiers.

https://www.aiag.org/ Membership: 4,800

American Mold Builders Association (AMBA)

The largest U.S. association dedicated to mold builders; delivers workforce solutions, benchmarking, cost‑reduction programs, advocacy, and powerful peer networking.

https://amba.org/ Membership: 270

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology

Represents providers of manufacturing technology; produces IMTS, advances standards like MTConnect, and delivers market data, advocacy, and global business support.

https://www.amtonline.org/ Membership: 600

APMA – Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association

Canada’s national association for automotive OEM suppliers; members account for most independent parts production in Canada and benefit from advocacy, programs, and trade missions.

https://apma.ca/ Membership: 240

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

North America’s off‑road equipment manufacturers and value‑chain partners; 1,100+ member companies leveraging advocacy, market intelligence, safety programs, and industry trade shows.

https://www.aem.org/ Membership: 1,100

Contract Packaging Association (CPA)

The national association for contract packagers and contract manufacturers; connects brands and CP/CMs via RFQs, research, networking, and education.

https://www.contractpackaging.org/ Membership: 248

DCAT – Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association

Corporate‑member business development association for the global bio/pharma supply chain; hosts DCAT Week and delivers education and high‑level networking across innovators and suppliers.

https://dcat.org/ Membership: 400

IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries

Global association for electronics manufacturing; over 3,000 member companies rely on IPC standards, training/certification, market intelligence, and public policy advocacy.

https://www.ipc.org/ Membership: 3,000

ISPE – International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering

Worldwide nonprofit advancing pharmaceutical engineering and cGMP manufacturing; 23,000+ members engage through guidance (e.g., GAMP), communities of practice, and conferences.

https://ispe.org/ Membership: 23,000

MEMA – The Vehicle Suppliers Association

North America’s vehicle suppliers association uniting OE and aftermarket suppliers; provides advocacy, research, councils, and networking that support the full vehicle supply chain.

https://www.mema.org/ Membership: 1,000

MHI – The Material Handling Industry

Material handling, logistics, and supply chain trade association; surpassed 1,000 members; produces ProMat and MODEX and supports standards, education, and solution sourcing.

https://www.mhi.org/ Membership: 1,000

NAM – National Association of Manufacturers

The nation’s largest manufacturing association representing companies of all sizes; delivers federal/state advocacy, legal action, workforce programs, and executive networks.

https://www.nam.org/ Membership: 14,000

NEMA – National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Trade association for electrical manufacturers; ~339 member companies; develops widely used electrical standards and advocates across building, utility, and medical imaging markets.

https://www.nema.org/ Membership: 339

NTMA – National Tooling and Machining Association

Represents U.S. custom precision manufacturers in tooling and machining; offers national/local networking, workforce development, benchmarking, and One Voice advocacy.

https://ntma.org/ Membership: 1,000

PMA – Precision Metalforming Association

North American metalforming industry association; 900+ member companies access advocacy, training, industry statistics, and MetalForming media.

https://www.pma.org/ Membership: 900

PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Packaging and processing technologies association; 1,000+ members benefit from market intelligence, training, business drivers, and the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows.

https://www.pmmi.org/ Membership: 1,000

SEMI – Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International

Global microelectronics and semiconductor association connecting the design‑to‑manufacturing supply chain; 3,000+ member companies engage via standards, market data, and SEMICON events.

https://www.semi.org/ Membership: 3,000

SOCMA – Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates

International association for batch/custom/specialty chemical manufacturers; members leverage ChemStewards EHS&S, regulatory advocacy, and peer networking.

https://www.socma.org/ Membership: 220