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Founded in 1933, The Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. (MMA) is an independent incorporated trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry. MMA Members produce the preponderance of patented and enclosed track underhung cranes and monorail systems. MMA operates through committees with programs and policies reviewed and adopted by the membership with representation from each member company. Its many activities include an active engineering committee. MMA is represented on a number of standards developing committees and actively supports the development and certification of safety standards by the ANSI consensus method. Mission To promote the safe application and operation of Workstation cranes, Underhung Cranes, and Monorails for overhead lifting. Vision To be the industry’s leading resource for Workstation cranes, Patented track Cranes, and Monorails. What is the value of membership in the Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA)? Market Intelligence Information: Unit and volume statistics program Market forecasts and economic indicator monitoring Industry forecasts Geographic product distribution and planning data, workshops Channel partner planning workshops Trend monitoring Planning and forecasting tools, workshops Business planning community Members Professional Development Leadership development Multi-topic educational series Networking throughout the industry Peer to peer interaction Promotion of the Safe Use of our Products Development of product standards Best Practices for product usage Development of maintenance and service inspection manuals Development of proper hoist usage documents OSHA Alliance program with OSHA to promote safety Tip and Fact Sheets for OSHA distribution MMA Members are recognized as the Market’s Leaders: MMA Members: Are Speakers and Education Subject Experts Provide Engineering Specification and Standards Input Publish a Compendium of Product Standards Increased Exposure to Customers Web-based Case Studies provide Market Solutions to Users MHI Website channels customers to MMA members MMA Certified Program increases Product Value Why should your company join and participate in MMA? Participation in MMA will: Increase your business levels Increase your exposure in the marketplace Develop your employees Help your corporate decision-making Increase safe usage of your products Position your company as one of the leaders in the industry What is the Commitment to Join? MHI Annual Dues $2,000 MHI Industry Group Fee $2,450 MMA Annual Dues of $2,500 Initiation fee $500 (one time fee) Attend the Spring and Fall Membership Meetings Active Meeting participation Contribute effort to support the Association’s objectives Provide Statistical Reporting Additional Benefits of Becoming an MHI Member Trade Exhibition Participation Membership Meetings with Educational sessions Networking across the Material handling Industry Exposure on www.mhi.org via your company’s microsite MHEM Economic Forecast produced quarterly Please click here to learn more: MHI Membership Value Statement to MMA Customers MMA Members: Are recognized as the Leaders in the design, manufacturing, and supply of Workstation Cranes and Patented Track Systems. Engage in the development of ANSI technical specifications that promote consistent design, manufacturing and installation of their products. Collaborate with OSHA through the OSHA Alliance programs to promote the safe use of their products. Have extensive experience in many applications and can solve your material handling problems. Are subject matter experts in the industry.

CMAA is the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc., an independent trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry. CMAA traces its roots to the Electric Overhead Crane Institute, known as EOCI, which was founded in 1927 by leading crane manufacturers of that time to promote the standardization of cranes as well as uniform quality and performance. The voluntary association was incorporated as the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. in 1955. Member Companies, representing the industry leaders in the overhead crane industry, serve the United States market from operations based in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mission Deliver technical specifications and resources that promote safety in the design, operation, and maintenance of overhead cranes. Vision To be the most trusted knowledge resource for overhead cranes. As the premier, preferred brand in the materials handling industry, CMAA: Is recognized as the leading advocate for the safe application and operation of overhead traveling crane equipment and related products. Engineering specifications are widely recognized as the preferred design standard for overhead traveling cranes, integrated crane systems, and crane components. Is recognized as the leading authority and the principal resource in the overhead traveling crane industry. Conducts business professionally with a spirit of enthusiasm, cooperation, honesty and integrity. Positions its Members to achieve marketplace leadership. Members, recognized as the leaders in the marketplace: Deliver superior value in their products and services. Provide products and services that are safe and productive. Provide high value and versatile solutions. Develop knowledgeable and expert channel partners. Provide an environment in which our customers can confidently purchase and derive superior value from our products.