How does MEMA serve the automotive supplier industry?
MEMA serves the industry as the voice of the motor vehicle parts supplier industry, speaking out on behalf of the largest manufacturing sector in the United States.
Membership is divided into the four market segments of the industry – automotive aftermarket, heavy duty, remanufacturing and original equipment suppliers – to better serve members.
What is the value proposition for MEMA members?
MEMA provides its members:
- a forum to address issues of common concern
- up-to-date news and information on industry issues, legislation and regulations
- an industry voice on issues affecting daily business
- vital information on market trends and analysis
- networking through its product and peer groups
- seminars and conferences on the latest industry issues
- discounted rates for trade shows
How can I get on MEMA mailing lists?
MEMA designated member representatives are automatically added to the association mailing list and the electronic publications lists. Member companies can have an unlimited number of employees on MEMA’s electronic publications lists by sending an e-mail to media@mema.org. Subscriptions are available for the association’s print publications by e-mailing media@mema.org.
What is the relationship between MEMA, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA)?
MEMA represents the collective interests of the entire motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry, predominantly in the public policy arena in Washington, DC. The four affiliate associations allow MEMA to meet the unique needs of each sector of the industry.
How do I join MEMA?
Motor vehicle parts manufacturers that join one or more of the affiliate associations enjoy all of the benefits of MEMA. Visit their webpages for more information:
Can I register for an event if my company is not a member of a MEMA affiliate association?
Non-members registration is available to many MEMA affiliate association events – check the “Calendar of Events” by clicking here .
Who can the media contact affecting the motor vehicle parts supplier industry?
MEMA
Bob McKenna, MEMA president & CEO
MEMA Government Affairs
Ann Wilson, MEMA senior vice president, government affairs
Ann McCulloch, MEMA Director of External Affairs
AASA
Steve Handschuh, AASA president & COO
Margaret Beck, senior director, marketing & communications
HDMA
Tim Kraus, HDMA president & COO
Jennifer Hjalmquist, HDMA director of marketing & communications
MERA
John Chalifoux, MERA president & COO
OESA
Neil De Koker, OESA president and CEO
Dave Andrea, OESA senior vice president, industry analysis and economics
Jeff Laskowski, OESA manager, communications