Join the AMBA

Since 1973, AMBA has been the leading industry trade organization of U.S. mold builders . 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 helps foster success. AMBA promotes excellence among mold builders and serves as a voice for the industry.

It is the Applicant's Understanding that the Purpose of the Association is:

To promote the development, welfare and expansion of business enterprises engaged primarily in the manufacture of molds and related tooling, through the dissemination of relevant information, the exchange of ideas and pertinent data, and all and every lawful purpose or transaction in furtherance of such general purpose; to engage in such ancillary and related practices and actions as are deemed necessary to, or which may contribute to the accomplishments of such general purpose.

If elected to membership, the Applicant agrees to abide by the Articles of Incorporation, the By-Laws, and properly adopted resolutions of the members and Board of Directors of the Association.

Qualifications for Membership

• Membership shall be limited to any business enterprise, whether a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation, or an independently operated division or subsidiary of such, with primary mold manufacturing facilities located within the United States, the principal business of which is the manufacture or alteration of molds, or die cast dies.
  
• The member shall be capable of manufacturing molds, is doing or does mold business with more than one customer, and derive(s) at least 50% of its revenue from mold manufacturing/mold alterations in a U.S. facility. 
  
• Qualifications for membership are subject to the review and approval by the National Board of Directors .  The National Board of Directors shall approve membership for all applicants.

   

To Apply for AMBA Membership, You May:

• Apply online - Click here.
  
• Download the membership application by clicking here .
  
• Click here to request more information, or request a membership information kit by phone 847.222.9402.

Submit the completed form for processing with a (one-time only) initiation fee of $150. ( please submit the initiation fee with the application to expedite your membership.) The initiation fee will be returned if the membership application is not approved by the AMBA Board of Directors.

Membership Dues Schedule

The membership dues are based on all company employees, including owners, management, administrative, part-time and shop employees. Dues are invoiced to members on a quarterly basis, in January, April, July and October. (AMBA accepts payments only by check, Visa, or MasterCard.)

Need more Information?
Do you want more information? Click here to request a membership information kit to be mailed to your company or call us at 847.222.9402.

What Members Say About AMBA:

AMBA as an organization is the best of the best. Some of my best business decisions have come about from discussions with other AMBA members. The shared wisdom from AMBA members allows you to step away from the “world is against me” attitude, to one that “unity amongst ourselves” will allow us to compete in the global market that confronts us today.
Scott Phipps 
United Tool & Mold
Easley, SC

The AMBA is on the forefront trying to preserve the great tradition of mold making in the U.S. The efforts of the AMBA in promoting American mold builders include educating buyers, influencing lawmakers, and outreach to member companies. It will take information, education, and collaboration to ensure the future of mold manufacturing in the U.S. And the AMBA is providing all that to the benefit of its member companies. 
John Martin 
Mo-Tech Corporation 
Oakdale, MN

There are many worthwhile reasons to join the AMBA. We joined back in 1973 as their 14th member! Participating in both nationally sponsored events and those programs offered by our local chapter has provided us with solid mold builder relationships, as well as information and solutions that are specific to the mold making industry. No other association offers that! 
Francine Petrucci 
B A Die Mold
Aurora, IL

“We joined AMBA because of the involvement with Congress on issues such as free trade, and their meetings with the U.S. International Trade Commission. We wanted to be part of the more local and national involvement in the issues that affect our industry.” 
Matt Metcalf, VP/Finance 
Colonial Machine Co. 
Kent, OH

"AMBA is a great way to talk to people that have the same issues as I do and you get ideas, encouragement, but most of all, wonderful friendships with folks all across the U.S. AMBA is a very effective, useful tool in the day-to-day operations of a mold manufacturing business." 
Steve Rotman, President 
Ameritech Die & Mold 
Mooresville, NC