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This question seems simple, but it is at the heart of all the programs and services offered by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). We believe our role is simple: To be a value-added partner in making your company more profitable and efficient. We accomplish this by being at the forefront of industry issues that directly impact the bottom lines of our product manufacturer members – and by being committed to listening to our members and their concerns. Our guiding principle is to be an extension of your staff – to be Your First Call for…
MEMA Covers All Industry Market Segments MEMA’s market segment association align members by general markets served.
Specialized Commercial Services Designed To Aid Your Operations Make More Informed, Educated Credit Decisions
Market Research to Help You Strategize Your Business MEMA’s professional market researchers are available to answer simple questions – How big is the market for automotive widgets in these countries? How many vehicles went out of warranty in the United States last year? – or to provide comprehensive answers to complex questions – What are the trends for specification on class 7 and 8 trucks? Where does the American public go for automotive cooling system maintenance and repair? At a time when many companies are significantly reducing the size of their market research departments – and other companies have no dedicated market research staff at all – MEMA’s market research department provides the expertise needed to be competitive and successful. Some of the most popular MEMA market research reports include:
Open Door for New Global Sales Opportunities With heavy market share competition and price pressures continuing to increase, now is the time to take your business global. Your survival may depend on it. And if you already have business outside America, are you maximizing your sales opportunities all over the world? Representing Your Interests Globally MEMA has established strong cooperative relationships with both international supplier and customer associations in key motor vehicle production centers of the world. Particularly in countries where MEMA has maintained representative offices, MEMA’s past successes in relationship building allow the association to exchange information and collaborate more effectively with international groups on common issues from our U.S. operating base. Among these common issues are international harmonization of safety and environmental standards and regulatory policies, regional and multilateral free trade and investment negotiations and improvement of the industry’s business environment at home and abroad. A Unified Voice on Issues That Affect Product Manufacturers MEMA and its market segment associations are here to serve your interests – the interests that affect today’s motor vehicle product manufacturers. MEMA and its market segment associations aggressively represent members on critical business issues by generating dialogue and action, which will help provide a stronger, unified voice for aftermarket suppliers. In particular, MEMA’s market segment associations concentrate on issues they identify as critical to their members. MEMA members meet to collectively address the issues and, when necessary, form study groups to further examine these critical issues. Automotive Aftermarket
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Best Practices and Product Infomation Give You a Competitive Edge MEMA administers professional groups that give executives of member companies a forum. These groups provide unique opportunities for members to network with their peers in other member companies and to meet regularly in order to exchange ideas and discuss current issues in their areas of expertise. MEMA professional/best practices councils include:
*Note: Extra dues may be required on some of these councils. MEMA also administers numerous product groups, in which suppliers within a product category can organize to address issues affecting their products and markets or band together for a common purpose. The groups also provide excellent opportunities for industry networking to meet others in the same field who face the same challenges. All require additional nominal dues to fund group-specific activities. MEMA product groups include:
Professional Representation Before Legislators and Regulators What happens in Congress, regulatory bodies, state legislatures and foreign capitals can affect the way you do business every day. MEMA’s Washington, D.C., staff provides strong advocacy and representation for members – on Capitol Hill, in the 50 states and around the world. MEMA keeps its members “in the know” through regular communications, including Washington Insider. MEMA’s monitoring and advocacy efforts are also updated on the MEMA Web site – www.mema.org. MEMA represents manufacturers before governmental, legislative and regulatory bodies. Domestically, MEMA provides strong federal and state government advocacy and representation on behalf of members through its Washington, D.C., office. MEMA also maintains ongoing international liaison and advocacy efforts with U.S. embassies and foreign governments. MEMA’s Washington staff meets with members of Congress and their key staff to monitor and shape legislation that directly affects the automotive supplier and manufacturing industry. The staff actively participates in coalitions protecting industry interests on issues such as safety and product liability reform, renewal of “fast track” trade negotiating authority, TREAD Act, steel tariffs, Superfund and OSHA reform and federal highway funding. Let MEMA’s Washington, D.C., office be your line of communication with the numerous federal agencies that regulate our industry – including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation and Department of Labor. Your Most Efficient Sales Calls: MEMA Networking Events and Trade Shows MEMA helps you network with your peers and promote your latest products and sales programs to your customers through various industry networking events and trade shows. MEMA members qualify for significant discounts on exhibit space at the annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas and at other trade shows around the world sponsored by MEMA. MEMA also supports its members at trade shows around the world including PAACE Automechanika Mexico in Mexico City, Automechanika in Frankfurt, AUTOMEC in São Paulo and EquipAuto in Paris. MEMA members can also gain potential new business opportunities from MEMA’s sponsorship of the annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, MEMA/JAMA One on One® Business Conference and University of the Aftermarket programs. Timely, Informative Publications and News That Keep You “In the Know” Information is critical and timing is of the essence in today’s competitive and complicated marketplace. MEMA’s action-oriented bulletins, newsletters and special reports offer information ranging from market trends to international developments, to the latest government and regulatory actions that impact the industry. MEMA also offers e-mail delivery of its newsletters and publications, bringing vital and time-sensitive information directly to members’ desktops. Members can easily forward this information to their colleagues at the click of a button. MEMA Online offers members up-to-date industry information, including market research, legislative and regulatory action alerts, trade leads, industry news feeds from around the world, job openings and much more. MEMA news and publications include:
A Tradition of Service to Parts Manufacturers Since 1904, MEMA has exclusively represented and served manufacturers of motor vehicle components and systems for the original equipment (OE) and aftermarket segments of the light vehicle and heavy duty industries. The experience of being a valued partner helps MEMA anticipate the needs of its members and strengthens our ability to predict industry trends accurately and consistently. |
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