Other Manufacturing Trade Associations

Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC)

U.S. trade association for the adhesives and sealants value chain, providing education, advocacy, market resources, and networking. Membership figure shown reflects ASC’s 110 manufacturer, supplier, distributor, and consultant members (representing 75%+ of U.S. industry revenues).

https://www.ascouncil.org Membership: 110

American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA)

The leading U.S. trade association for composites manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and affiliates, offering advocacy, standards, workforce, and market development programs. Membership reflects 344 voting member companies in FY2024.

https://acmanet.org Membership: 344

American Foundry Society (AFS)

Technical and trade association for North American metalcasters and their suppliers, focused on advocacy, education/training, research, and industry promotion. Corporate membership totals 1,075 as referenced in mid‑2025.

https://www.afsinc.org Membership: 1,075

American Mold Builders Association (AMBA)

National nonprofit serving U.S. mold manufacturers with benchmarking, workforce, advocacy, and peer networking; the largest grassroots organization dedicated to mold manufacturing. Membership exceeds 270 member companies.

https://amba.org Membership: 270

American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Global community advancing quality across industries via certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA), training, publications, and local sections. Membership is approximately 30,000 worldwide.

https://asq.org Membership: 30,000

Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

North America’s largest automation trade association covering robotics, AI, machine vision, motion control, and related tech; provides standards, certification, events, and advocacy. Membership represents 1,300+ organizations.

https://www.automate.org Membership: 1,300

Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT)

Trade association representing U.S. builders and distributors of manufacturing technology; produces IMTS and delivers market data, global business support, and workforce initiatives. Membership numbers 650+ companies.

https://www.amtonline.org Membership: 650

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

North American association for off‑road equipment manufacturers and suppliers in construction, agriculture, mining, utility, and forestry; delivers advocacy, market intelligence, and events. Membership topped 1,100 in 2024.

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

IPC (Association Connecting Electronics Industries)

Global electronics manufacturing association known for industry standards (e.g., IPC‑A‑610), training/certification, and policy advocacy across design, PCB fabrication, assembly, and advanced packaging. Membership includes 3,000+ companies worldwide.

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

MHI (Material Handling Industry)

U.S. association for the material handling, logistics, and supply chain industry; provides research, standards, and produces the ProMat and MODEX trade shows. Membership surpassed 1,000 companies in 2024.

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

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

The largest U.S. manufacturing association, advocating for pro‑manufacturing policies and supporting workforce and operational excellence across all sectors. Membership comprises 14,000 companies.

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

National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA)

U.S. network of precision machining and tool‑and‑die companies, offering training, peer networking, and advocacy for contract manufacturers. Membership is approximately 1,000 companies.

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

North American Die Casting Association (NADCA)

Trade and technical association for the die casting industry, providing education, specifications, advocacy, and business intelligence. Members span over 750 companies.

https://www.diecasting.org Membership: 750

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

Only U.S. association representing the entire plastics supply chain (materials, processors, equipment, recyclers); leads advocacy, sustainability initiatives, and produces the triennial NPE trade show. Membership is about 1,000 companies.

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

Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)

North American metalforming industry association for stampers, fabricators, roll formers, and suppliers; offers workforce programs, benchmarking, and policy advocacy. Membership includes 900+ companies.

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

PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Association for packaging and processing technology providers; delivers market research, training, and connects OEMs and CPGs via the PACK EXPO portfolio. Membership represents 1,000+ manufacturers and suppliers.

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

Recycled Materials Association (ReMA)

Formerly ISRI, the industry association for recycled materials processors, brokers, consumers, and equipment/service providers; provides advocacy, safety/compliance training, and specifications. Membership includes roughly 1,700 companies.

https://www.isri.org Membership: 1,700

SEMI

Global industry association for the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain; advances standards, market intelligence, advocacy, and convenes SEMICON events worldwide. Membership encompasses 3,000+ member companies.

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

SME

Professional association (formerly Society of Manufacturing Engineers) supporting manufacturing knowledge, workforce development, and community through chapters, events, and media. Membership exceeds 15,000.

https://www.sme.org Membership: 15,000

TAPPI – Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

The oldest and largest membership organization serving pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and converting; develops standards (TAPPI), education, and technical communities. Membership includes 6,000+ professionals worldwide.

https://www.tappi.org Membership: 6,000