Here are some of the benefits of BIFMA membership: Influence Shape the domestic and international performance and safety standards that help manufacturers, specifiers, and users evaluate products. Lobby governments, through the clout of BIFMA, on issues facing the industry, such as EPA and OSHA regulations and prison industries reform. Raise issues of common concern to the industry and participate in resolving them. Contacts Talk with your associates in a collaborative, constructive environment about issues, concerns, opportunities. (BIFMA representatives attend all meetings to ensure focus on industry issues.) Expand your network with numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth through interaction with manufacturers, suppliers, independent sales reps, and BIFMA's professional, full-time staff. Grow professionally, through regular seminars, workshops and conferences on important industry topics. Market Intelligence Check out confidential industry data available to members only... through our password-protected web site or in hard copy... on growth rates, order trends, geographic shipments and unfilled orders analysis, all the information you need to manage effectively. Get regularly updated industry forecasts. Access estimates of business potential in international markets, including Asia, South America, and Europe.