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Trade Associations

Sentry's commitment to the industry has earned us the endorsements of many national and regional trade associations. Some of these endorsements include:

• International Association of Plastics Distributors (IAPD) – The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD), founded in 1956, is an international trade association comprised of companies engaged in the distribution and manufacture of plastics materials. Represented are materials in semi–finished stock shapes, such as sheet, rod, tube, pipe, valves, fittings, film and related products. Members' materials are produced and distributed for a wide variety of engineering and high performance applications, in such industries as food processing and packaging, OEM parts and equipment, chemical processing, waste and water treatment, construction, MRO parts, agriculture, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, aerospace and electronics, marine, signs and displays.
• The Tooling & Manufacturing Association (TMA) (Illinois) – The Tooling & Manufacturing Association (TMA), Illinois' premier full service manufacturing association, has a rich history. Since its founding in 1925, TMA has been dedicated to helping its member companies prosper and grow through education, advocacy, training, employee benefits, human resources assistance and special events.
• Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) – The Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) International is a worldwide trade association currently representing member companies in 58 countries. Members include manufacturers of rotationally molded plastic products, suppliers to the industry, designers and professionals. ARM International is the primary voice of the industry and the source for information on rotational molding. The association serves its members by focusing on the needs of designers, customers, educators, suppliers, member company employees and regulators.
• Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) is a business association dedicated to making Wisconsin the most competitive state in the nation. Currently, the association has nearly 4,000 members which include both large and small manufacturers, service companies, local chambers of commerce and specialized trade associations. Promoting a healthy business climate since 1911, it is a merger of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association, the State Chamber of Commerce and the Wisconsin Council of Safety.
• The Association of Hose & Accessories Distribution (NAHAD) – The Association of Hose & Accessories Distribution (NAHAD) members include companies worldwide engaged in the distribution and manufacture of all types of hose, tubing, couplings, fittings, clamps and related accessories serving the industrial marketplace.
• International Sealing Distributors Association (ISD) – International Sealing Distributors Association (ISD) members make, sell, install and/or maintain mechanical and hydraulic seals, packing, gaskets, o–rings and related fluid sealing products and range from the largest distributors and manufacturers in the industry to companies with fewer than 10 employees.
• Society of Plastics (SPI) – Founded in 1937, the Society of Plastics (SPI) is the plastics industry trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States. SPI's member companies represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers.