Crane Manufacturers Association of America
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The Crane Manufacturers Association of America(CMAA) is an independent trade association
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...

 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

. It is affiliated with the United States Division of Material Handling Industry. The voluntary association of CMAA members has existed since 1955. Member companies represent industry leaders in the overhead crane
Crane (machine)
A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them horizontally. It uses one or more simple machines to create mechanical advantage and thus move loads beyond the normal capability of...

market. CMAA, formerly the Electric Overhead Crane Institute, is an incorporated organization of leading electric overhead traveling crane manufacturers in the United States and an affiliate of Material Handling Industry.
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