PMA Membership

Advancing Our Industry and Our Individual Businesses

As the only association dedicated to the advancement of the cast polyurethane industry, PMA serves as the collective voice for the common interests of diverse members and markets.

The PMA membership comprises processors, suppliers, and other members who are committed to the success of the cast urethane industry.

We provide valuable opportunities for our members to share the latest research and knowledge about best practices, technical applications and innovative processes, helping each other succeed in a complex industry that spans diverse markets and applications.

In addition, we continue to be the lead advocate for the polyurethane industry, staying close to the latest regulatory developments and providing vital counsel that keeps our members prepared for everything that may affect their companies, their regions, and the industry.

Membership Benefits - Why PMA?

Looking for return on your investment? By taking advantage of these valuable member benefits, you can actually make money by joining PMA.

Don’t leave money on the table!

  • $1,300 — Complimentary attendance for up to two staff attending Processing Technique Seminars (in even numbered years)
  • $750 — Discounted fees for exhibit space at the Annual Meeting Supplier Showcase
  • $600 — Discount attendance to Annual Meeting
  • $700 — Industry Related Legal advice and Regulatory and Health & Safety Information from Donald P. Gallo of Axley Brynelson LLP (2 complimentary hours for each PMA member annually)
  • Limitless — PMA & Grainger MRO Agreement (details can be found here)

As if that weren’t enough… there are countless intangible benefits that simply cannot be measured including:

  • Networking 
  • Self-Certification program
  • Exposure to new and emerging technologies
  • Sharing of Best Practices amongst Processor members
  • Direct contact with customers, suppliers, and industry peers
  • Essential Updates
    • Chemical Regulation Updates 
    • Environmental Updates and industry specific analysis
    • Quarterly Polytopics newsletters
    • MOCA Use Document
    • Virtual Technical Library
  • Exclusive access to over 300 Technical Papers

2025 Membership Categories

Processor and Supplier Members shall have all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of membership. All member applications are subject to PMA Board of Director approval.

Member Type

 Qualifying Description Annual Dues

Processor Membership

 Corporations, partnerships, or other types of business enterprises
are eligible for Processor Membership if they manufacture products
from polyurethane elastomers, and a majority of their net sales
from activities relating to polyurethane elastomers are
derived from such manufacturing. 		 $975
 Supplier Membership Corporations, partnerships, or other types of business enterprises
are eligible for Supplier Membership if a majority their net sales
from activities relating to polyurethane elastomers is
derived from one of the following activities:
  • Manufacturing materials, additives or processing equipment
    used in the polyurethane elastomer industry; or
  • Distributing or supplying polyurethane products, or materials,
    additives, or equipment used in the polyurethane elastomer industry.

 Supplier Member Dues are determined by annual urethane related sales.

  • Annual urethane related sales are under a half million: $1,250
  • Annual urethane related sales between a half million and five million: $2,900
  • Annual urethane related sales over five million: $5,650
Service Supplier Membership Corporations, partnerships, or other types of business enterprises
are eligible for Service Supplier Membership if a majority their net sales
from activities relating to polyurethane elastomers is
derived from rendering services such as consulting, publishing,
laboratory or testing services; education or research services
or other services to the polyurethane elastomers industry.

 Service Supplier Member Dues are determined by annual urethane related sales.

  • Annual urethane related sales are under $300,000: $975
  • Annual urethane related sales between $300,00 and one million: $1,250
  • Annual urethane related sales over one million: $2,900
 Academic Membership Persons currently within the academic community who have been
approved by the Board of Directors are eligible for Academic Membership.
Academic Members shall have all the rights, privileges,
and responsibilities of membership except the right to hold office and vote.
 $240
Associate Membership

Persons who desire to either remain or become active in the Association,
who are in a position to assist the Association in achieving its goals,
and who are approved annually by the Board are eligible for
Associate Membership; provided they are not employed full-time
with a General Member at the time they become Associate Members.
Associate Members shall have all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities
of membership except the right to hold office and vote
unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors.

 $130
Honorary Membership

Persons who by virtue of their prolonged and distinguished service
and contributions to the Association, to the polyurethane elastomers
industry, or both who are no longer employed by a General Member
of the Association are eligible for Honorary Membership.

Candidates for Honorary Membership must be nominated by a
General Member and shall pay no membership dues.
The rights, privileges, and responsibilities of Honorary Members
shall be determined by the Board of Directors. 

 Complimentary
 
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