The Association of American Ceramic Component Manufacturers
AACCM's member companies manufacture ceramic components from ceramic powders at U.S. operating facilities. AACCM's purpose is to expand the market for U.S.-manufactured components by enhancing processes and quality, and to increase awareness of ceramic applications.
Glass Manufacturing Industry Council
GMIC is a trade association that facilitates, organizes, and promotes the interests, economic growth, and sustainability of the glass industry through education and cooperation in technology, productivity, innovation, and the environment.
International Ceramic Federation
The ICF was established in 1990 as a nongovernmental, nonprofit federation of societies representing ceramists, ceramic engineers, and ceramic scientists of the member countries. The purpose of the ICF is to promote and stimulate understanding and cooperation among member societies from different countries. The American Ceramic Society serves as the secretariat for the ICF.
International Commission on Glass
ICG is a non-profit international glass society consisting of 31 national organizations in glass science and technology, whose aim is to promote cooperation between glass experts.
Keramos
Keramos, founded by students at the University of Illinois in 1915, is a professional fraternity for ceramic engineers. The organization promotes scholarship and interest in the professional aspects of ceramic engineering, technology, and science.
Materials Science & Technology
This conference addresses structure, properties, processing, and performance across the materials community. It is organized by ACerS, TMS, AIST, and includes The Advanced Materials Show.
The Unified International Technical Conference on Refractories
UNITECR is a biennial international conference that contributes to the progress and exchange of industrial knowledge and technologies concerning refractories. The American Ceramic Society serves as the secretariat for UNITECR.
Diamond Level Corporate Partners
ACerS is pleased to announce Mo-Sci Corporation (Rolla, Mo.) and Saint-Gobain as the first companies to join as Diamond Corporate Partners in ACerS new Corporate Partnership program. The new program, launched in early 2017 and announced in the January/February issue of the Bulletin, will replace the existing Corporate Membership program by the end of 2017.
The program creates more value for member companies, provides increased visibility for those companies, and forges stronger relationships with the Society, its members, and other partner companies.
“I would highly recommend the Diamond Corporate Partnership level to all companies that are, or plan to become, active in ACerS,” says Ted Day, CEO of Mo-Sci Corporation. “Based upon the value of the benefits only, it’s the best plan for corporate membership.”
According to Kevin Thompson, ACerS director of membership, the new program is geared towards engagement with the Society. “We want to have a partnership with member companies, not only by providing resources, but to have ongoing dialogue with our industry partners. We are here to serve all members. If we can help member companies succeed, it helps ACerS achieve its goals of serving a vibrant industry.”
Three levels of Corporate Partnership (Corporate, Sapphire, and Diamond) offer specific benefits in three key areas: 1) Marketing/Business Development; 2) Professional Development; and 3) Technical Resources.
“As the saying goes, ‘the more you put into something, the more you get out of it,’” continues Thompson. “By engaging with the Society through conferences, trade shows, advertising, sponsorships, etc., the more connected you become with ACerS and its 11,000 plus members.”
Response has been very positive so far, according to Thompson. “I spoke with a lot of companies at the recent ICACC show in Daytona Beach, and there was a lot of interest in the new program.”
To learn more about new ACerS Corporate Partnership program, contact Kevin Thompson, director of membership, at kthompson@ceramics.org or by phone at 614-794-5894.