Manufacturing

Sub-headings:

Apparel & Accessories

The production of apparel, shoes, leather goods, and related accessories.

Electronics

The production of electronic materials, software, and information technologies.

Food & Beverages

Resources in this category:

Alaska Manufacturers Association
http://www.alaskaqualityseafood.com/

"A nonprofit member of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Provides services to manufacturers in a variety of areas in order to strengthen the bottom line results." Website has "an Alaskan Manufacturers look-up database engine coupled with the information pages for the AkMA itself."

American Hardware Manufacturers Association
http://www.ahma.org/

"A national trade service organization representing the manufacturing segment of the U.S. hardware/home improvement industry. AHMA ONLINE features a directory of U.S. hardware manufacturers searchable by product category, brand name and company name. Industry buyers and consumers can also find the latest in new products on the site. Membership information and services offered by AHMA are also available."

American Wholesale Marketers Association
http://www.awmanet.org/

"The American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA) is a non-profit, national trade association serving more than 3,000 companies involved in the distribution, manufacture and retail sale of convenience products. Members consist of wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers, brokers and others involved in the convenience products industry. From maker to market, the association has benefits and services to fill every channel member's needs." This site provides links to information regarding benefits and member services, publications and products, peer resource networking, legislation and regulations, conference registration, education and research, and seminars.

Association for Manufacturing Excellence
http://www.ame.org/

"The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is a non-profit organization founded in January 1985 to cultivate the understanding, analysis, and exchange of world class productivity methods and their successful application in the pursuit of excellence." This site provides contact information for AME regional offices, information about upcoming events, and membership benefits.

Association for Manufacturing Technology
http://www.amtonline.org/

The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the activities of American manufacturers by promoting technological advancements and improvements in the design, manufacture and sale of members' products. This site provides information about the association, its member services, and publications.

The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers
http://www.aiam.org/

"The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) acts as the common voice and information clearinghouse for the U.S. subsidiaries of the major international automobile companies. AIAM also represents several original equipment manufacturers doing business in the United States. The organization communicates the true makeup of today's American automobile industry and creates an awareness of the contributions international automobile manufacturers make in America. AIAM also serves as the international auto industry's advocate on federal and state regulatory issues."

This web site provides an array of information promoting the importance of the automobile industry, including information about the internationalization of the automobile industry, 'the socially responsible automobile', and the industry's contribution to the economy. A visitor to the site can find links here to member's web sites along with other more general industry web sites.

Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export
http://www.camese.org/

"The Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE) is the national voice for Canada's mining equipment and service exporters. The association's corporate members across the country supply most of the products and services required for successful mining."

This site features profiles of CAMESE's 200+ member companies, organized by mining subsector, products and services, and alphabetically. There is also information on international mining events.

Canadian Plastics Industry Association
http://www.plastics.ca/

The goal of the association is "to advance the prosperity and international competitiveness of the Canadian plastics industry in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. The site... provides many facets of educational and research/reference materials on plastics and its uses and recyclability."

Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada
http://www.cep.ca/health_safety/health_e.html

"CEP is one of Canada's largest unions, representing just about every type of worker, from coast to coast to coast. We work at pulp and paper mills, telephone companies, in the oil, gas, chemical and mining industries. We are printers, journalists, radio and TV broadcasters, graphic artists, hotel workers, computer programmers, truck drivers, nurses -- you name it, CEP members do it. The CEP was formed in 1992 through a merger of three smaller unions, and we've been growing steadily ever since. Today, we are 150,000 strong."

Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International
http://www.fmanet.org/FMA-Homepage.cfm

"We¹re the association that can help you find everything you need to know about existing and emerging metal forming and fabricating trends and technologies. Our site includes: industry news; trade show calendars, information and online registration; conference information; bookstore; ad rates, subscription and editorial info for The Fabricator, Stamping Journal, Practical Welding Today and TPJ--Tube & Pipe Journal; lists of web links to our members and advertisers; and links to related resources."

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
http://www.gamanet.org/

"GAMA, the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, is a national trade association whose members manufacture appliances, components and related products used in connection with space heating, water heating and commercial food service. In addition to gas-fired appliances, GAMA¹s scope includes certain oil-fired and electrical appliances...GAMA also represents manufacturers of equipment used in the production, transmission and distribution of fuel gases. GAMA¹s membership reaches beyond the United States with members in Canada, Japan, Europe, Australia and South America."

This site has an explanation of the organization, membership information, listings of upcoming seminars, links to GAMA publications and consumer information, and a set of links to relevant pages.

Glass, Molders, Pottery Plastics & Allied Workers International Union
http://www.gmpiu.org/

GMP represents workers in the Glass, Metals, Pottery, and Plastics industries. They have 62,000 members in the United States and Canada. Their members work in a broad scope of industries: fine china, glass and plastic containers, insulation, sanitary ware and a broad range of other products and services.
This Web site features labor news; the history of GMP and membership information; GMP scholarships information; and Horizons, a monthly publication.

Hydraulic Institute
http://www.pumps.org/

"The mission of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) is to serve member companies and pump users by providing product standards and a forum for the exchange of industry information. Today, most major U.S. pump manufacturers are active members. Pump users, engineering contractors and others who specify and purchase and apply pumps will find a wide array of resources within the Institute to help them better perform their jobs." This site provides extensive information on service offered by HI, downloadable diagrams of different kinds of pumps, a listing of pump definitions, a newsletter and news releases, info on standards, along with membership information.

International Corrugated Case Association
http://www.iccanet.org/

"The purpose of ICCA is to serve the interests of the worldwide corrugated container industry primarily through services and activities which supplement those providedby its active members - the industry's national and regional trade associations or federations." The Website "provides statistical data, contact information, current industry events, useful links to industry sites and current issues affecting the international corrugated community. Some areas of this website are accessible to members only."

International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers Unions
http://www.icem.org/

"Some 20 million workers worldwide are now organised within the ICEM, the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers Unions. The ICEM is a rapidly growing industry-based world labour federation dedicated to practical international solidarity." The site has news and issues, links to networks of unions, online versions of the unions magazines, information about other publications, a gallery of images, and links to other resources.

International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
http://www.ispe.org/cs/root/home

ISPE is a non-profit professional organization for professionals in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. This website is a resource for publications, educational materials and career information.

Manufacturers Association of Central Florida
http://www.macf.cc/

"The Manufacturer's Association of Central Florida provides the professional organization and the environment through which manufacturing executives work in a unified manner to improve the business competence and economic opportunities of the Association's members. MACF provides leadership to enhance the quality and competitiveness of its members and to facilitate employment growth in the Central Florida manufacturing community." This site provides information about the association, membership, membership applications, activities and events, and leadership.

Manufacturers' Agents National Association
http://www.manaonline.org/

"Nonprofit trade organization for independent manufacturers' sales agencies and the manufacturers they represent. Covers all products and industries. Web site includes news on legislation and other issues affecting manufacturers' reps, links to members, classified ads, bulletin board with live chat, membership application, information on the organization."

Michigan Manufacturers Association
http://www.mma-net.org/

"The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) is the state¹s leading advocate exclusively devoted to promoting and maintaining a business climate favorable to industry. MMA's goal is to make it possible for Michigan manufacturers to successfully compete in the national and international marketplace." Site contains information about MMA products and services, a calendar of events, membership benefits, news, and government affairs.

National Association of Manufacturers
http://www.nam.org/s_nam/index.asp

"The NAM's mission is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers and improve living standards for working Americans by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth, and to increase understanding among policy-makers, the media and the general public about the importance of manufacturing to America's economic strength. " The NAM's Mission The NAM's Mission

National Kitchen and Bath Association
http://www.nkba.org/

"Recognized as an education and information leader in the kitchen and bathroom industry, the NKBA provides development opportunities for all levels of professionals." The NKBA Website contains two sections: one for industry professionals, the other for consumers which features design guides, safety tips, and product literature.

Ohio Manufacturers' Association
http://www.ohiomfg.com/

"The Ohio Manufacturers' Association represents 2,700 Ohio manufacturers in automotive, steel, chemical and other industries by lobbying the Ohio legislature on issues including workers' compensation, environment and tax policy; communicating legislative and regulatory information of interest to manufacturers; conducting a program to stimulate teamwork and employee involvement in manufacturing processes; and offering money-saving products. The site provides easy access to current legislative issues taking place in the Ohio General Assembly and to news and events of importance to manufacturers. Hot links are provided to manufacturing sites and to general sites of interest to the manufacturing community."

Parachute Industry Association
http://pia.com/

Association for parachute manufacturers and equipment dealers. Site features a yellow pages linking to members, jump clubs, and skydiving organizations; information their annual symposium, and meetings and committee information. PIA specifications are also available for sale here.

Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
http://www.sportlink.com/

The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's mission is "to increase participation in sports and foster industry growth and vitality." Their site includes information about trends and industry growth, descriptions of new products, and a product/company search that brings up a list of manufacturers for over a thousand products.

The Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
http://tappi.org/

"The world's largest paper and related industry association. TAPPI is a professional membership association sponsoring educational programmes, conferences, publications, and products that serve the thousands of scientists, engineers, and businesses in the industry. TAPPI conducts conferences, exhibits, and seminars throughout the world on topics related to the industry and publishes Tappi Journal, a leading publication."

Tin Technology
http://www.tintechnology.com/

"Tin Technology is a membership-based organisation involved in research, development, and marketing of tin based technologies. It is the world's foremost authority on tin with access to more than 60 years experience through its association with ITRI Ltd (formerly the International Tin Research Institute)."

Toy Industry Association
http://www.toy-tia.org/

The Toy Industry Association (TIA) is a trade association for U.S. producers and importers of toys, games and children's entertainment products. This website provides research on popular and award-winning toys, toy safety and ways to incorporate play into everyday life.

Tube & Pipe Association, International
http://www.tpatube.org/TPA-Homepage.cfm

"We're the association that can help you find everything you need to know about existing and emerging technologies in the tube and pipe industry. Our site includes: industry news; trade show calendars, information and online registration; conference information; bookstore; ad rates, subscription and editorial info for The Fabricator, Stamping Journal, Practical Welding Today and TPJ--Tube & Pipe Journal; lists of web links to our members and advertisers; and related sources of industry information."

United Auto Workers
http://www.uaw.org/

The UAW "membership includes people who make everything from planes to toy trains as well as state, county and local government workers, hospital and university workers." This site provides information about the UAW, press releases, worker news, a list of consumer products produced by UAW members, links to regional and local chapters and UAW on-line magazines, and general union information.

United Steelworkers
http://www.uswa.org/uswa/program/content/index.php

The USW is a diversified union representing workers in every manufacturing industry as well as retail, health care, service and public sectors. This site provides information about forming a union, USW press releases and other union news, an online directory of USW services, and a history of the USW. It also includes information about its local and Canadian districts and upcoming events.

Women in Packaging, Inc.
http://www.womeninpackaging.org/

"International asssociation dedicated to raising the awareness and visibility of women and men in the packaging industry and related fields. Has also our on onlinecareer development magazine Packaging Horizons Magazine. Site contains mission statement, upcoming national and local chapter activities. On line career opportunities and an extensive listing of links to other related packaging sites and women sites. And our career development publication Packaging Horizons Magazine."