Trade Associations and Industry Organizations

AWFS® is a trade association with an international, corporate membership that includes manufacturers and distributors of machinery, hardware, lumber, upholstery materials, bedding components, wood products and other supplies to furnishings and wood products manufacturers. From its headquarters in Southern California, AWFS® works closely with other industry associations on issues of mutual concern.

For over 100 years, the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America has worked to increase the productivity and profitability of U.S. woodworking machinery and woodworking tools manufacturers and the businesses that support them. Over that time, WMMA® has dedicated itself to the advancement of the U.S. woodworking industry and wood industry, with wood education training, wood industry research, support of woodworking shows, and diverse member programs and services.

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the world's leading professional society advancing manufacturing knowledge and influencing more than half a million manufacturing practitioners annually. Through its communities, publications, expositions and professional development resources, SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and keeps manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and technologies.

The Monument Builders of North America is the largest international association of person and firms in the memorial industry. Celebrating its one hundredth anniversary in 2006, the Association has seen many changes during the past century, however the leadership has never ventured far from the core purpose of branding memorialization and the independent monument builders. The Association is committed to remaining in the forefront of the industry, continuing to serve members for the betterment of their customers and to safeguard the consumer.