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American Foundry Society and The Institute
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Foundry Society (AFS) is the not-for-profit technical and management society that has existed since 1896 to provide and promote knowledge and services that strengthen the metalcasting industry for the ultimate benefit of its customers and society.
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Tooling & Manufacturing Association
The Tooling & Manufacturing Association (TMA) was founded in 1925 by 8 small manufacturing companies who thought they could better themselves by associating with one another. Through the years, members established programs and services that would help their businesses grow and prosper, train their employees, and provide medical and retirement benefits. As a result of these efforts, TMA has grown into a 1,250 member not-for-profit organization of precision manufacturing and supplier companies in the greater Chicago area.
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Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates
SOCMA is the only U.S.-based trade association dedicated solely to the batch, custom and specialty chemical industry. Since 1921, we have represented a diverse membership of small, medium and large chemical companies, making us the leading authority on this sector. SOCMA has a global membership of 220 companies, which employ more than 46,000 workers in the U.S. alone. The value of the products and services provided by SOCMA members is $24 billion, and the industry’s impact on the U.S. GDP is upwards of $2.9 trillion.
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Precision Machined Products Association
PMPA provides critical information and services to its member companies who make precision engineered, often safety critical components, for automotive, aerospace, medical, electrical, machinery, fluid power, and other industries. Services include providing timely notification of issues, regulations, and opportunities that affect the turned products industry.
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STEMconnector
STEMconnector works on improving coordination in STEM Education and Workforce Development, and is committed to facilitating the efficient transfer of skills by building partnerships with stakeholders in STEM Education. STEMconnector maintains an online database that is a “One Stop-Shop for STEM Education.” There are over 5,000 profiles of organizations working in STEM Education and Workforce Development plus profiles of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. STEMconnector maintains an informative blog and a robust social media presence.
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National Coalition of Certification Centers
The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) was established to address the need for strong industry partnerships with educational institutions in order to develop, implement and sustain industry-recognized portable certifications that have strong validation and assessment standards. NC3 is a network of education providers and corporations that supports, advances and validates new and emerging technology skills in the transportation, aviation and energy industry sectors.
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The South Texas Manufacturers Association
The South Texas Manufacturers Association is a 501(c)6 Trade Association, dedicated to supporting the manufacturing sector in the region. One of the primary goals of STMA is to support the development of a skilled workforce in the region to ensure manufacturing companies can grow and prosper. STMA is the Voice of Manufacturing in the South Texas region.
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National Institute For Automotive Service Excellence
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence was established in 1972 as a non-profit organization to help improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians and parts specialists. Today, there are more than 360,000 ASE-certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country.
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NASCO
Nasco is a non-profit, voluntary coalition of North American governments, businesses and educational institutions, driven by a common interest in collaboration along commerical corridors and trade networks. The organization is fighting for North America's competitiveness in the global marketplace. NASCO's focus is on solutions in the areas of logistics and operational efficiencies, infrastructure needs, security and innovative technologies and skilled workforce training programs.
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Precision Metalforming Association
Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) is the full-service trade association representing the $113-billion metalforming industry of North America—the industry that creates precision metal products using stamping, fabricating, spinning, slide forming and roll forming technologies, and other value-added processes. Its nearly 900 member companies also include suppliers of equipment, materials and services to the industry. PMA leads innovative member companies toward superior competitiveness and profitability through advocacy, networking, statistics, the PMA Educational Foundation, FABTECH and METALFORM tradeshows, and MetalForming magazine.
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