Member Benefits
Benefits are only benefits if they meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
You need access, clarity around the range of possibilities, and a voice that is heard in real time. You need connections to people who have been where you are and can provide meaningful perspectives. People who have your back, who are committed to helping each other overcome obstacles, push through challenges, and achieve success. And you need the strength and the confidence that comes from being a part of the whole.
Those are the needs we supply. That is the power of MEMA.
What Makes MEMA Unique
- Durability: We’re almost as old as the U.S. automotive industry itself — over 120 years of market-specific experience.
- Focus: Our sole focus is the interests of suppliers. Our only mission is to champion and advance the business interests of vehicle suppliers and the mobility industry.
- Expertise: We provide industry-wide analysis and valuable thought leadership to help grow your business.
- Perspective: We represent every sector of the motor vehicle industry — light vehicle (car and truck) and commercial vehicle (on- and off-road), original equipment and aftermarket, manufacturers and remanufacturers.
- ROI: Our mission to advance our industry and the business interests of our members means everything we do is for the sake of benefiting you, making membership the easiest and best part of your responsibilities.
- Inclusivity: Member companies range from large to small Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers. We support DE&I and women in manufacturing. Everybody matters. Everyone is valuable. All are welcome.
- Equity: Members only pay for and participate in membership that is valuable to their businesses. Dues are based on annual revenue in a given market sector.
The Benefits of MEMA Membership
Original Equipment and Aftermarket memberships have three main benefits:
Connection
It’s easy to feel small and isolated and overwhelmed, regardless of your company size. Membership solves that through:
- Networking with industry peers and stakeholders through councils, events and other forums.
- Creating relationships between members and customers, peers, and experts.
- A supportive, driven community focused on your best interests and your company’s sustainable success.
- Access to advice, camaraderie, friendship, referrals, tips, tricks, encouragement, inside jokes, and partnerships that last a lifetime.
- Discounted rates for trade shows.
Insight
In an industry driven by constantly evolving technology and regulations, staying on top of critical information is a full-time job. Make it MEMA’s job, with:
- Vital information, analysis, and insights on industry and market trends.
- Conferences, seminars and special summits on critical and current industry issues.
- Essential updates on legislation and regulations.
- Education on economic trends and changes, market segment outlooks, and benchmarking.
- Accessible and easy-to-understand analysis to help you guide your business.
Advocacy
We’re pushing the industry forward as a single influential group. To that end, members gain:
- A powerful industry voice on issues affecting the industry and members’ business interests.
- A forum to address issues of common concern.
- A platform for industry change.
- The assurance that their voices are heard on issues directly affecting their business.
Become Strong by Association.