12.9 Industry Associations

AD

Affiliated Distributors (AD) is a dynamic community of independent distributors and manufacturers of construction and industrial products. It’s the largest wholesale marketing group in North America.

AWEA

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is the voice of wind energy in the United States, promoting renewable energy to power a cleaner, stronger country.

APICS

The Association for Operations Management (APICS) is the global leader in operations management and provides improvement solutions trusted by a worldwide network of industry professionals.

ELECTRI International

ELECTRI International is globally recognized as an independent organization that provides unbiased, cutting-edge information for the electrical construction industry. The foundation works with industry leaders and uses its resources to commission and disseminate collaborative and innovative research, education and technology solutions that advance the future growth and prosperity of the electrical construction industry.

IDEA

IDEA is an e-commerce provider owned by the electrical industry that’s designed to drive costs out of the electrical supply chain by setting standards and synchronizing data.

IESNA

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) is the recognized technical authority on illumination — advancing knowledge and disseminating information for the improvement of lighted environments.

ISA

The Industrial Supply Association (ISA) is a leading trade association for the maintenance, repair, operations and production (MROP) supply channel, which helps members improve through performance initiatives and knowledge sharing.

IEEE

With a global membership of over 400,000, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology.

PES

The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) is a worldwide, nonprofit association that provides scientific information on electric power and energy for the betterment of society.

The interNational Association of
Lighting Management Companies

The interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies delivers services and information, forms industry relationships and offers certifications to enhance the lighting industry.

MEA

MEA Energy Association (MEA) empowers the energy industry through education, leadership development and industry connections. Energy companies, contractors and suppliers around the country benefit from summits, roundtables, webinars, 400-plus online technical courses, safety assessments, evaluator training, operator qualification compliance tools and leadership courses for field personnel.

MMSDC

The Minnesota Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) connects minority business enterprises and corporations to promote information sharing, partnerships and cooperation.

NAED

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) provides networking opportunities, training and research to its members in the electrical distribution industry.

NAW

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) encompasses over 100 national line-of-trade associations — helping members network and benchmark their success.

NFPA

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides and advocates consensus codes and standards, research, training and education to reduce fire hazards and increase quality of life.

NECA

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) supports businesses that bring power, light and communication technology to buildings and communities.

NAAUD

Members of the North American Association of Utility Distributors (NAAUD) share information and promote the newest ideas and best concepts for the electric utility industry.

SME

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) is the largest organization to exclusively serve professionals in the global mining community, helping its members network to develop new solutions for the mining industry.

supplyFORCE

supplyFORCE is a leading organization for maintenance, repair and operation commodity management and procurement services. It delivers process, inventory and product cost savings for large industrial businesses.

UPMG

The Utility Purchasing Management Group (UPMG) is the utility industry’s source for sharing information, ideas, concepts and best practices related to procurement and material management.

USMA

The Utility Supply Management Alliance (USMA) is a multinational association that serves water, electric and gas utilities and provides skills and tools to maximize supply chain processes.