Other Metal Fabrication Trade Associations

Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC)

North American trade association for aluminum extrusion producers, suppliers and billet producers; advances fair trade, workforce development, technical education, and promotion of extrusion design and fabrication.

https://aec.org Membership: 121

American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA)

U.S. trade association for boiler and combustion equipment manufacturers and suppliers; provides standards, advocacy, market intelligence, and industry events.

https://www.abma.com Membership: 170

American Fence Association (AFA)

Represents fence and gate fabricators, installers, and suppliers; delivers education, certifications, networking, and industry advocacy.

https://www.americanfenceassociation.com Membership: 1,400

American Foundry Society (AFS)

North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society; focuses on advocacy, education, innovation, and industry data for foundries and suppliers.

https://www.afsinc.org Membership: 1,070

American Galvanizers Association (AGA)

Trade association for the North American hot‑dip galvanizing industry; provides technical resources, publications, EPDs, and a directory of member galvanizers.

https://galvanizeit.org Membership: 75

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

Nonprofit technical institute and trade association for U.S. structural steel; develops specifications/standards, offers certification, and supports fabricators, designers, and educators.

https://www.aisc.org Membership: 35,000

American Welding Society (AWS)

Global nonprofit for the welding, joining, and cutting community; sets codes and standards, certifies personnel and companies, and provides extensive education.

https://www.aws.org Membership: 60,000

Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)

Professional society for iron and steel technology professionals; offers networking, training, publications, and conferences supporting steel production and downstream fabrication.

https://www.aist.org Membership: 17,500

Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA)

Trade association serving metal fabricators and manufacturers; provides training, publications (The FABRICATOR), benchmarking, and co-sponsors FABTECH.

https://www.fmamfg.org Membership: 2,500

Forging Industry Association (FIA)

North American trade association for forging producers and supplier companies; advances industry advocacy, training, benchmarking, and demand creation for forgings.

https://www.forging.org Membership: 200

Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)

Trade association for the metal building systems industry; members include building system manufacturers and suppliers supporting research, codes, and education.

https://www.mbma.com Membership: 115

Metal Construction Association (MCA)

Association of manufacturers and suppliers advancing the use of metal in the building envelope; provides technical resources, market development, and collaboration.

https://www.metalconstruction.org Membership: 100

Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI)

Trade association for metals service centers and producers; supplies data, education, advocacy, and networking for the industrial metals supply chain.

https://www.msci.org Membership: 400

National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM)

Association for light‑ and medium‑duty trailer manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and tow‑vehicle OEMs; runs a robust Compliance Verification Program and industry advocacy.

https://www.natm.com Membership: 900

National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA)

U.S. trade association of precision machining, tooling, and custom manufacturers; delivers advocacy (One Voice), benchmarking, training, and national/local networking.

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

North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM)

Trade association representing 500+ commercial foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers, including many stainless and fabricated metal equipment makers; provides research, advocacy, and the NAFEM Show.

https://www.nafem.org Membership: 500

Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)

North American trade association for metalforming manufacturers and suppliers (stamping, roll forming, fabricating, etc.); provides advocacy, training, benchmarking, and events.

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

Steel Deck Institute (SDI)

Trade organization of steel deck producers and related suppliers; develops ANSI standards and design manuals for steel roof and floor deck used by fabricators and erectors.

https://sdi.org Membership: 33

Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA)

Trade association for U.S. valve, actuator, and control manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers; offers Valve Basics training, advocacy, and market intelligence.

https://www.vma.org Membership: 125

Wire Association International (WAI)

Global association serving wire and cable manufacturers and suppliers; provides technical education, the Interwire/Wire Expo events, and Wire Journal International.

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