10 Reasons to Belong!

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1. Regulatory and Legislative Support
   ACMA vigorously lobbies both Congress and regulatory agencies such as EPA and OSHA on issues affecting composites manufacturers such as:
• Supporting the scientifically defensible characterization of styrene health effects
• Promoting reasonable interpretation and enforcement of the EPA MACT rule
• Supporting the use and development of accurate emission factors
• Supporting sound and feasible control requirements for fire and explosion hazards



2. Market Development and Growth
   ACMA's Composites Growth Initiative works to expand the use of composites in many market segments, including aerospace, energy, construction, recreation, transportation, and others. For example, ACMA has:
• Expanded the use of composites in the International Building Code
• Completed a first draft and began finalizing a design standard for pultruded composites used in construction
• Championed the development of design guide specifications for strengthening and repairing concrete structures using FRP
• Educated legislators, engineers, and specifiers on the benefits of composites in infrastructure renewal



3. Risk Communications
   ACMA's Risk Communications Program gives owners and managers the tools they need to inform and reassure their employees and plant neighbors about chemical health risks. The kit includes customizable presentations, an informational video and printed materials in both English and Spanish. The program is free to members.



4. Technical Assistance
   ACMA provides members with technical and compliance assistance, including help with troubleshooting, source identification and process guidance, from our seasoned government affairs and technical staff and through special members-only resources on our website.



5. Education & Training
   ACMA is the leader in education for the composites industry. Year-round educational and networking opportunities include: COMPOSITES--the largest industry trade show in North America; regional symposiums and online webinars on troubleshooting, production strategies and new technologies, as well as the Certified Composites Technician (CCT) Program. Members receive discounted rates on all ACMA programs and free updates on important regulatory issues.



6. Divisions, Alliances and Councils
   ACMA’s Divisions, Alliances and Councils help expand existing markets, identify market-specific problems, develop market-oriented services and reach targeted end users with the strength of a unified voice. They also address regulatory issues and disseminate new technical information.



7. Website
   ACMA’s website, acmanet.org, is packed with news, research, conference details, legislative updates, and technical resources. Members have access to members-only content including regulatory updates, industry statistics, small business resources and technical papers.



8. Networking
   ACMA membership provides a unique opportunity to interact with colleagues whether at a conference or through participation in a Division, Alliance or Council, or on a committee or work group.



9. Insider Information
   ACMA’s semi-monthly e-newsletter, Insider, keeps members up-to-date on the latest developments in the composites industry and everything happening within ACMA: upcoming events, educational sessions and conferences, publications, research and more.



10. Reduced Overhead Costs
    ACMA has partnered with several vendors to help members reduce their overhead costs, generating savings up to 30%. Programs include discounts on energy and utilities as well as transportation and shipping.

Join online today or call ACMA at 703-525-0511

• Results, Not Excuses: Regulatory, Legislative and Technical Services
• It’s Showtime: Conferences, Education, Networking and Information
• Power Up: Market Development and Growth
• Networking: Together We Are Stronger
• FYI: Members Only Financial and Business Benefits
• 10 Reasons to Join ACMA!