Membership Info > Benefits

Thank you for your interest in the American Edged Products Manufacturers Association (AEPMA), the premier organization representing the major domestic manufacturers of knives, edged hand tools and scissors/shears. The following benefits are enjoyed by members:

• Association-sponsored technical seminars and professional education programs.
• Members-only industry statistics (confidential reports for members only).
• Legal representation on trade, regulatory and legislative matters representation by an experienced, Washington, D.C. headquarters staff.
• Forum for networking with those in the industry.
• An opportunity for industry suppliers and manufacturers to meet on an informal basis at two membership meetings each year.
• Publications (annual membership directory, quarterly newsletters and promotional brochures) various advertising opportunities.

By choosing to participate in AEPMA, your membership dues support efforts in the areas of import violations, deceptive advertising practices and public awareness of one of America's oldest industries.

Click  to learn more about AEPMA's ongoing activities, dues amounts, application  for manufacturers and associates (suppliers).