Bearing Specialists Association

The Bearing Specialists Association serves and represents firms that, as authorized distributors, stock and sell factory-warranted ball, roller, and other anti-friction bearings. BSA member firms provide service, replacement bearings, and warranty coverage to their industrial customers and provide a vital link between manufacturer and end user.

BSA's membership varies in size from small and medium-sized companies to nationwide chains. Company growth, as well as mergers and acquisitions, have played a large role in the membership's evolution. For example, membership in 1970-71 consisted of 113 member companies with 356 branches. In 1999, BSA had 70 member firms with more than 3000 branches and 60 participating manufacturers. Members are located throughout Canada, Europe, Japan, Mexico, Austrailia and the United States. It is estimated that BSA member sales exceed three billion dollars.

Fluid Power Distributors Association

FPDA is a trade association representing approximately 500 distributors and manufacturers of hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems. Our Mission Statement: Improve distributor performance and value through service, education and information.

Georgia Mining Association

The mission of the Georgia Mining Association is to advance and encourage the mineral resource industries of the State of Georgia, to provide information on legislative matters to the membership and to create a better understanding among the people of Georgia about the importance of the mining industry.

Georgia Crushed Stone

The purpose of the Georgia Crushed Stone Association is to encourage the highest ideals and ethics in all matters relating to the activities of the crushed stone industry and those members associated with the Georgia Crushed Stone Association. The Association seeks to advocate positions in the interest of the industry to public organizations and government agencies, which promote the continued and expended use of crushed stone products as a durable and quality building material.  Education and training are also critical missions of Gerogia Crushed Stone. 

Instrument Society of America

ISA is an international, nonprofit, educational organization. The Society fosters advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of instruments, computers, and systems for measurement and control.

International Society of Weighing and Measurement

The International Society of Weighing and Measurement is a non-profit organization, whose sole intent is the advancement of its members. Formerly known as the National Scale Men's Association, ISWM members have been gathering for over 70 years. ISWM members include manufacturers, distributors, government officials, end users, scale purchasers, and suppliers to the industry. ISWM members have various titles, from CEO's, presidents, sales managers, service technicians, administration and many more. They come from diverse backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common: they are committed to the technical advancements created by and for the weighing and measurement industry.

National Association of Wholesalers-Distributors

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is the Washington, DC-based trade association that represents the wholesale distribution industry. NAW is active in these areas: government relations and political action; research and education; and group purchasing. In addition to NAW, the association operates the Wholesaler-Distributor Political Action Committee, the Distribution Research & Education Foundation, and the NAW Service Corporation.

The National Federation of Independent Business

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the largest advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. NFIB's purpose is to influence public policy at the state and federal level and be the resource for small and independent business in America. NFIB also gives its members a power in the marketplace. By pooling the purchasing power of its 600,000 members, the National Federation of Independent Business gives members access to many business products and services at discounted costs. NFIB also provides timely information designed to help small businesses succeed.

Power Transmission Distributors Association

PTDA is an US-based trade association representing over 280 power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distributor firms with over 2,500 locations throughout North America and 25 other countries. PTDA also represents close to 200 manufacturers that supply the PT/MC industry. Organized in 1960, PTDA is a member-driven organization dedicated to providing the information, education and business tools required to meet the needs of the industrial marketplace competitively and profitably.