Membership in the Association

REGULAR MEMBERS

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP

Any partnership, company or corporation which manufactures and, either directly or through a parent or subsidiary, sells sealing devices, is eligible to be elected to Regular Membership in the association. The applicant must have an annual sales volume of sealing devices of its own manufacture of $500,000 (U.S.) or more in product(s) that qualify it for membership.

WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

1. The FSA is an international association of companies which manufacture fluid sealing devices and of suppliers to the industry.

2. It is estimated that the FSA members represent over 85% of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) market.

3. The semi-annual newsletter affords each member a chance to announce new products and to submit a profile on their company.

4. Our five product Divisions enable members to keep current on industry trends.

5. Periodic updates are issued on regulations that effect the industry.

6. Each member has a chance to contribute to the Technical Handbooks and standards developed by each of the Divisions.

7. Participation in joint marketing programs such as videos, trade shows and position papers.

8. Technical symposia, sponsored by the Divisions, give you an opportunity to increase your knowledge of the industry.

9. The semi-annual meetings are a place to meet with your peers and develop relationships that otherwise are difficult to cultivate.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP

Any partnership, company or corporation which is engaged in the business of manufacturing and supplying to manufacturers of sealing devices, raw materials, equipment, or supplies of any form or description is eligible to be elected to Associate Membership in the association.

AFFILIATE MEMBERS

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP

Any partnership, company or corporation that is engaged in the business of publishing periodicals containing articles, stories, etc. that focus on the fluid sealing industry and fluid sealing products is eligible to be elected to Affiliate Membership in the association.

Divisions

Products

The FSA is organized into five divisions. Each division is associated with a specific product group.