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This is AMCA. Introduction to Air Movement and Control Association International. Agenda. 1. AMCA Mission & who we are. 2. Advocacy. 3. Certification. 4. Education. 5. Membership. The AMCA Mission:
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This is AMCA Introduction to Air Movement and Control Association International
Agenda 1 AMCA Mission & who we are 2 Advocacy 3 Certification 4 Education 5 Membership
The AMCA Mission: To advance the knowledge of air systems and uphold industry integrity on behalf of AMCA members worldwide. Educate Advocate Certify
Global reach. Local touch. Truly international membership 162 North America 33 Europe 158 Asia 31 Middle East 7 Latin America
AMCA Scope of Products Fans for fire/smoke control Fans for residential/commercial Fans for industrial processes 3 4 2 1 5 6 8 7 Air Curtains Fans for power-plants …and more Fire and smoke dampers Fixed and adjustable louvers
AMCA Value Chain What AMCA provides members and the industry International standards & publications Testing & Accreditation Certification & Ratings Advocacy & Industry relations Marketing & Education
Advocacy Legislative & regulatory Standards development Publications Industry relations
ProblemNo way of ensuring product claims were accurate and performance would meet needs SolutionEstablish global standards of performance and testing with third party independent verification RealizationAMCA Certified Rating Program: peace of mind that product claims are fairly presented and legitimate ResultA more level playing field and enhanced confidence in product performance
Certification Why specify certified products? Increased reliability of ratings Catalogs are up to date and accurate Apples-to-apples comparisons “Check testing” ensures ratings are accurate over time.
Process for CRP products Rigorous testing and verification Certify Review Apply Test Verify
AMCA certifying test labs CETIAT Lyons, France AMCA International Arlington Heights, Illinois KTC Seoul, Korea Intertek Labs Cortland, New York TB Wright, Dubai UAE AMCA Asia Johor, Malaysia
Product Certifications 2788 North America 42 Europe 924 Asia 145 Middle East 47 Latin America
Members’ Labs – Lab Accreditation Program 42 North America 13 Europe 8 Asia 2 Middle East
Education Internally and externally promoting knowledge of air-systems and certification Curricula development Industry education Tools & conferences Credits & credentials
AMCA Spec Check™ mobile app. AMCA at your Fingertips.Anywhere, Anytime. Match Identify Search Get The App > Share
Benefits of membership Influence The opportunity to be involved in influencing and developing industry standards and regulations Networking Peer-to-peer networking opportunities to help you and your company succeed Access Members only access to online materials, online & conference education, and market statistics Discounts Discounted pricing for AMCA publications, standards, training, and product testing
CONTACT US 30 W. University Drive Arlington Heights, Illinois U.S.A. +1 847 394 0150 info@amca.org www.amca.org AMCA O’HareInternational Airport Chicago