American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA)
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The American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA), founded in 1901, is a trade association
headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois
, serving U.S. manufacturers who produce goods in the "hardlines
" industry, including the product categories of hardware, tools, lawn and garden, paint and decor, major appliances, sports, and toys.
Any international firm or corporation engaged in the manufacture or marketing of products for the hardware channel is eligible to become a non-voting associate member. Manufacturers’ agents and industry trade publications can also join as non-voting associate members.
AHMA serves the hardlines industry in many ways, including cost savings and educational programs. The association provides industry conferences, events and workshops; legislative representation in Washington; domestic and international marketing support; technology initiatives; cost-saving programs; targeted publications; networking opportunities; and many other industry-directed services.
Industry trade group
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg is a city located in Cook County in northeastern Illinois. A common misspelling of the city name is Schaumberg, a spelling which persists on some modern maps. Schaumburg is located just under northwest of downtown Chicago and approximately northwest of O'Hare International Airport. As...
, serving U.S. manufacturers who produce goods in the "hardlines
Hardline (disambiguation)
Hardline is a political label.Hardline or hardliner may also refer to:* Hardline , an American hard rock group* Hardliner , a Canadian hard rock band* Hardline , a militant offshoot of straight edge...
" industry, including the product categories of hardware, tools, lawn and garden, paint and decor, major appliances, sports, and toys.
Any international firm or corporation engaged in the manufacture or marketing of products for the hardware channel is eligible to become a non-voting associate member. Manufacturers’ agents and industry trade publications can also join as non-voting associate members.
AHMA serves the hardlines industry in many ways, including cost savings and educational programs. The association provides industry conferences, events and workshops; legislative representation in Washington; domestic and international marketing support; technology initiatives; cost-saving programs; targeted publications; networking opportunities; and many other industry-directed services.