Trade Associations
Sentry's commitment to the industry has earned us the endorsements of many national and regional trade associations. Some of these endorsements include:
- Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA) – AERA is the leading industry voice and technical resource for engine builders, machine shops and manufacturers since 1922.
- International Society of Weighing & Measurements (ISWM) – The International Society of Weighing and Measurements (ISWM) is the trade association for weighing and measurement industry professionals. The ISWM has nearly 700 members in the United States and 27 countries around the world.
- The Tooling & Manufacturing Association (TMA) (Illinois) – The Tooling & Manufacturing Association (TMA), Illinois' premier full service manufacturing association, has a rich history. Since its founding in 1925, TMA has been dedicated to helping its member companies prosper and grow through education, advocacy, training, employee benefits, human resources assistance and special events.
- Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) – The Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) International is a worldwide trade association currently representing member companies in 58 countries. Members include manufacturers of rotationally molded plastic products, suppliers to the industry, designers and professionals. ARM International is the primary voice of the industry and the source for information on rotational molding. The association serves its members by focusing on the needs of designers, customers, educators, suppliers, member company employees and regulators.
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) is a business association dedicated to making Wisconsin the most competitive state in the nation. Currently, the association has nearly 4,000 members which include both large and small manufacturers, service companies, local chambers of commerce and specialized trade associations. Promoting a healthy business climate since 1911, it is a merger of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association, the State Chamber of Commerce and the Wisconsin Council of Safety.
- The Association of Hose & Accessories Distribution (NAHAD) – The Association of Hose & Accessories Distribution (NAHAD) members include companies worldwide engaged in the distribution and manufacture of all types of hose, tubing, couplings, fittings, clamps and related accessories serving the industrial marketplace.
- Fluid Power Distributors Association (FPDA) – Fluid Power Distributors Association (FPDA) is the professional network for fluid power, automation and motion technology providers. FPDA was founded in 1974 by hydraulic and pneumatic distributors who wanted to further their common interests and protect their position in the fluid power supply chain by sharing resources, ideas and time.
- Metal Treating Institute (MTI) – The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is a non–profit trade association that was established in 1933. MTI represents the largest network of commercial heat treaters in the world. MTI also represents manufacturers with in–house heat treating operations and suppliers who serve both commercial and captive heat treaters.
- MechTech – Western Massachusetts Mech Tech USA
- International Beverage Dispensing Equipment Association – The International Beverage Dispensing Equipment Association (IBDEA) is an international non–profit trade association representing companies that sell, lease, rent, manufacture and service beverage dispensing equipment and supplies.
- Society of Plastics (SPI) – Founded in 1937, the Society of Plastics (SPI) is the plastics industry trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States. SPI's member companies represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers.
- Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) – The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control distribution channel. PTDA is dedicated to advancing distribution and strengthening members to be successful, profitable and competitive in a changing market environment.
- American Galvanizers Association (AGA) – Founded in 1935, the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is a non–profit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of fabricators, architects, specifiers and engineers, providing technical support on today's innovative applications and state–of–the–art technological developments in hot–dip galvanizing for corrosion control.
- Contact Lens Manufacturing Association (CLMA) – The Contact Lens Manufacturers Association (CLMA), organized in 1961, is made up of contact lens laboratories and material, solution and equipment manufacturers in the United States and abroad.
- Food Industry Suppliers Association (FISA) – The Food Industry Suppliers Association (FISA) is the trade association dedicated to promoting distribution in serving high purity industries. Formed by distributors more than 50 years ago, FISA membership includes independent distributors and manufacturers who go to market through distribution. Members serve customers in food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, Bio–Pharm and other high purity industries.
- American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) – American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) began on the cutting edge of new technologies. In 1916, a new gear market was emerging. It emphasized quiet operation, particularly for timing gears in the automotive industry. Today, AGMA is still on the cutting edge. The association includes about 400 of the world's top gearing experts across more than 30 nations.
- Robotic Industries Association – Robotic Industries Association was organized specifically to serve the robotics industry. Member companies include leading robot manufacturers, users, system integrators, component suppliers, research groups and consulting firms.
- Southwest Fastener Association (SFA) – Southwest Fastener Association's (SFA) membership is comprised of distributors, manufacturers, importers, processors, technology and independent sales agents.
- International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) – International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) members include diecutters, diemakers and industry suppliers.
- National Tooling and Machining Association – Rocky Mountain Chapter – Rocky Mountain Chapter of NTMA
- National Tooling and Machining Association – Los Angeles – Los Angeles Chapter of NTMA
- National Tooling and Machining Association – Western Massachusetts – Western Massachusetts Chapter of NTMA
- New Hampshire Machining Association – The New Hampshire Machining Association is a group of manufacturers and educators who act as a motivating force and spokesperson for the machining profession in the state. The association was formed in 1990 to address the growing concern about the future of the industry and the shortage of technical and machining skills in the Granite State's manufacturing community.
- National Tooling and Machining Association – Piedmont – Piedmont Chapter of NTMA
- National Tooling and Machining Association – Detriot – Detriot Chapter of NTMA
- National Tooling and Machining Association – Saginaw Valley – Saginaw Valley (Michigan) Chapter of NTMA
- National Tooling and Machining Association – Michiana – Michigan/Indiana Chapter of NTMA
- National Tooling and Machining Association – Cleveland – Cleveland Chapter of NTMA
- National Tooling and Machining Association – Milwaukee – Milwaukee Chapter of NTMA.
