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The primary reason for any company to join a trade association is to gain the collective strength and knowledge to accomplish tasks, projects, and objectives that are not practical or economically feasible for a single company. But beyond this general benefit, there are many tangible and specific benefits to be gained from IFI membership. These include:
IFI's Division structure is based on where your products are used, not what specific products you produce. This promotes a closer relationship between manufacturers and their markets which, in turn, promotes a closer working relationship for resolving common issues and concerns.
IFI is committed to being the leader in the continuing development and evolution of the industry's standards and technical practices to ensure a match with current needs and requirements.
IFI membership offers ongoing and invaluable contacts and relationships with the major players in your industry, including your peers, your customers, and your suppliers. Quite simply, it's your best opportunity to interact with your entire industry.
IFI is your best resource for the latest news about the events, issues, and trends that impact your business. You'll also find that IFI is a substantial repository for information pertinent to the industry. |
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How to Join
Simply complete a membership application form attesting that your company is either a bona fide manufacturer of fasteners and/or formed parts which are sold to third parties (Company Member), or that it is a qualified supplier to the industry (Associate Member). Once your company's eligibility has been established, the Board of Directors will vote to accept your company for IFI membership. Please note, however, that supplier members are limited by IFI's Articles of Association to no more than a 1:1 ratio with manufacturing members.
Eligibility
Any corporation, firm, or partnership organized under the laws of any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Canada or its provinces, or the Republic of Mexico or its states, shall be eligible for membership if it, or a division or subsidiary thereof, has as its principal business the manufacture in North America of industrial fasteners for sale to third parties.
Any corporation, firm, or partnership with a technical presence in North America shall be eligible for Associate Membership if it, or a division or subsidiary thereof, is engaged in selling materials, machinery, equipment, and/or services to North American manufacturers of industrial fasteners and/or formed parts.
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