Since 1973, the American Mold Builders Association has been the U.S. mold industry's leading trade organization. As an AMBA member, you help to build a stronger future for your company and the industry. Benefits of membership include annual meetings, publications, business development, information services, government relations, and professional programs. The value of a trade association provides valuable credibility, networking and education that help foster success. AMBA promotes excellence among mold builders and serves as a voice for the industry.

To qualify for membership, you must be a business enterprise that manufactures or repairs molds or die cast dies at a facility located within the United States. A business enterprise includes any of the following: sole proprietorship; partnership; corporation; independently operated division or subsidiary of such. You must also generate at least 50% of your mold and die cast die manufacturing revenues from activities in its U.S. facility. AMBA's nearly 300 member companies span 31 states and 12 chapter affiliations.

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AMBA offers our members several opportunities to stay on top of best practices and industry trends in the moldmaking arena:

• Annual Convention - Provides the perfect forum to explore operational benchmarks and metrics; industry trends; new technologies and business strategies to help your company compete in a global marketplace. Offering great networking opportunities to share best practices with your peers, the annual convention is one event not to be missed.

• Plant Tour Workshops - During these workshops, participants have the rare opportunity to tour AMBA member mold manufacturing facilities, engage in structured cross-talk with other senior machining professionals on various aspects of running a profitable moldmaking company and discuss continuous improvement opportunities and best practices observed during the tour. These are professional development workshops you simply don't want to miss

• Chapter Affiliation - With AMBA Chapters in 12 states and members throughout the U.S., the AMBA is everywhere you are. Chapters offer a variety of meeting and networking opportunities, depending on each Chapter.

• Webinars - Discounted fees for members in monthly AMBA-sponsored webinars on business operations; "R&D Tax Credits", "How to Prepare for OSHA Visits to Your Shop", "What's Your Company Really Worth?" and more!

• Journeyman Certificates - Available for moldmakers, mold designers and mold precision machinists completing a formal training program through AMBA member companies.

• Comprehensive Insurance Program - AMBA offers member companies workers' compensation, property/liability, group benefits & other insurance products through Acrisure.

• Mold Builder of the Year Award - Prestigious honor awarded annually to recognize outstanding contributions made by an AMBA member.

• Chapter of the Year Award - This Award was established to recognize those chapters that have made outstanding contributions to the moldmaking industry.

• W.W. Grainger Discount Program - AMBA's newest economic impact program is with W.W. Grainger, North America's largest supplier of maintenance, repair and operational parts (MRO). From consumable products (safety, health, sanitation, etc...) and industrial items (motors, lighting, grease, oil, material handling, electrical, etc...) to mechanical repair parts, The Grainger Discount Program is an aggregate buying affinity program which will allow for significant savings for participating AMBA members.

• FREE Online Classified Advertising - Post ads to buy or sell used equipment; machinery, vehicles, or lease building space for FREE.

• "Made in U.S.A." Gold Plates for your Molds - Display proudly on your molds, available in two sizes: 1-1/2" x 2" size and 3" x 4" size. Promote your "Made in the USA" status!

• YRC Transportation Discount Shipping Freight Program - Members receive 62% savings on all inbound & outbound LTL freight shipments.

• Shipping Discounts with New Penn, Holland, and Reddaway are available to AMBA members.

• Discount OfficeMax Program - AMBA and OfficeMax have put together a special agreement that offers members significant savings on more than 12,000 office products.

• First American Payment Systems - Outstanding member discounts from a premier merchant services provider, First American Payment Systems. First American's complete line of in-house products and services is equipped to complete any business' credit and debit card processing needs.

• AMBA Legal Resource Program -  from Ice Miller LLP (formerly Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA). As a fellow AMBA member, Ice Miller LLP offers you three hours of complimentary legal advice. Click for more details.

• Expert Tech Program - A new alliance with Expert Technical Training (Expert Tech) offers discounted rates on specialized manufacturing training to AMBA members. Click for more details.

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Sales & Marketing Assistance 
Sales & marketing assistance is one of the most valuable services that the AMBA provides, and is unique among industry trade associations. We offer additional exposure for your company through AMBA's active trade show participation and advertising.

• FREE Qualified Sales Leads from AMBA trade show participation. We do the legwork for you! Hundreds of OEM mold purchasers and engineers stop by the AMBA booth at the NPE, PLASTEC, Euromold and Amerimold trade shows to get information about moldmaking companies. We qualify them, scan their information and you can access a complete list of potential mold purchasers! Join AMBA and request your qualified Lead List today!

• Online "Find a Moldmaker" Guide - The AMBA website at www.amba.org features an Online Buyer's Guide to make it easy for OEMs and molders to find a mold shop by geographic location, services and specialties. With more than 120,000 hits per month, you'll see an increase in inquiries and RFQs!

• FREE Public Relations and Marketing Services - AMBA members enjoy FREE press release services to help you promote your company through AMBA's network of media contacts.

Publications 
The AMBA’s publications are some of the most sought-after in the industry!

• The Sourcebook - An annual listing of AMBA members and their specialties/markets, with circulation to OEMs through direct mail and AMBA participation in trade shows.

• The American Mold Builder subscription - This quarterly magazine unique to the AMBA features commentary and articles covering industry issues, trends, technology, member news and AMBA news.

• Bi-Weekly ENews Bulletin - These online news bulletins go out exclusively to AMBA members and partners, providing updates on Association news and important upcoming events; the latest industry updates and market reports; and news on product launches and technology trends.

• Monthly OEM eNewsletter titled "Mold Buyer ENews" is an eCommunication piece which offers AMBA members an affordable marketing opportunity, with five banner advertising slots available in each eNewsletter. Your ad in this eNewsletter includes distribution to over 1,000 mold buyers and OEMs per month; a direct link from your banner ad to your website; your ad featured on the AMBA website Mold Buyers Corner (which averages 600 views/month) and complimentary banner ad creation if needed.

Government Watch Participation

AMBA partners with the USBIC (U.S. Business and Industry Council) and other manufacturing trade groups to keep AMBA members up-to-date on Congressional activity at the Federal level that impacts manufacturing.    

Free Educational Brochures and Literature  
Available to AMBA members to help you educate your customers on making cost-effective mold purchasing decisions.

• Know the True Cost of Your Molds - An educational brochure to help you educate your customers on the cost/benefits of buying molds in the U.S. vs. offshore. Includes a worksheet to develop a comparison study.

• Guidelines for Part Prints, Databases & Communications - Follow these AMBA recommended guidelines and a timely delivery of the order can be assured between the mold purchaser and the mold manufacturer.

• Moldmaking Career Recruitment - An AMBA Recruitment brochure designed to attract the attention of future moldbuilders is available, along with a video, showcasing moldmaking careers to help you promote moldmaking to students in your area.