Benefits of Membership

The UAMA is a unique organization catering to all facets of the abrasives industry. Key UAMA member benefits are listed below.

Association

• Independent professional management
• Shapes and influences industry legislation
• Proactive legal representation
• Cooperation with other international trade associations
• Media advertising discounts

Industry Information

• Provides consolidated industry statistics
• Product training and safety publications at member discount
• UAMA.org website with hot links to member companies

Committees

• ANSI accredited Standards Committee
• Comprehensive committee structure
• Active member involvement
• Ongoing committee output

Meetings

• Regularly scheduled semi-annual conferences
• Published meeting minutes
• Provides opportunity for industry information exchange
• Meeting format:
  • Guest Speakers
  • Round Table discussions
  • Educational workshops
  • Social and recreational forum

Safety

• Industry self-certification