1. WDMA is Your Voice on Capitol Hill!
WDMA
is the only window, door and skylight association with a Washington
office and a team of lobbyists representing your interests on Capitol
Hill. As we have seen in recent years, Congress is actively pursuing
issues which could have a dramatic impact on whether your business
thrives or struggles under the weight of onerous government mandates.
2. WDMA Provides Market Research & DataWDMA’s new industry market research and data study is
FREE to all members. This extensive research study costs non-members thousands of dollars and includes:
- The Annual Report on U.S. Residential Windows, Doors & Skylights
- The Annual Report on U.S. Architectural Doors
- Semi-Annual Residential Pulse Reports, which are similar in content to the annual report but leverages market data and modeling to provide an update on activity, trends and forecasts.
3. WDMA Sets the Standards for the Industry
WDMA
Membership gives your company opportunities to work with some of the
most knowledgeable experts in producing and implementing industry
standards. Our standards and test methods are referenced in building
codes, are required by architectural and builder specifications, and
form the basis for high-performing, relevant, product-rating.
4. WDMA Offers Networking OpportunitiesOur meetings, committees and special interest groups provide
excellent venues to meet with peers and discuss key issues facing the
industry. WDMA membership allows you to work with the industry’s best.
Joining WDMA provides you and your firm with access to the industry’s
organization of leaders, and the individuals responsible for their
company’s product development. It is your opportunity to cooperate with
colleagues, competitors, suppliers and customers on technical issues of
industry-wide importance.
5. WDMA Provides Product CertificationThe WDMA Hallmark
Certification is accepted industry-wide as giving, specifiers and code
officials a method of identifying windows, doors and skylights that are
manufactured in accordance with WDMA and other industry standards
required by building codes.
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6. WDMA Provides Access to Industry LeadersWDMA is a gateway to the premier manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. By joining WDMA, you will connect with top industry leaders from across North America, establishing a strong and profitable distribution network.
7. WDMA Keeps its Members Up-To-DateGet the news and information you need, when you need it, through our regular
e-Updates, Green Updates, and Legislative Alerts.
8. WDMA Provides Educational OpportunitiesWDMA’s
Legislative, Technical, and Executive Management Conferences are second
to
none. Our programs cover a wide variety of topics tailored to various
member needs and employee positions at your company. Topics range from critical
legislative and regulatory issues effecting our industry, economic
trends and forecasts, new innovative products, and much, much more. WDMA
also provides a series of webinars certified by both the
Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) and the
American Institute of Architects (AIA).
9. WDMA Provides Market VisibilityOnly members of WDMA are visible to potential customers on our
website. Strategically placed, customers use the WDMA list to identify
and contact manufacturers and suppliers.
10. WDMA Provides Customer CredibilityWhen customers size up prospective manufacturers they often as if the
company is involved in their industry trade association. If the answer
is no, it may raise red flags. Is the manufacturer committed to
learning, improving, and maintaining the absolute best products in the
industry? A customer’s selection criterion frequently comes down to the
intangibles. All things being equal….do not let the small things derail
your sales efforts.
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