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Industry Associations

(AHMA) American Hardware Manufacturers Association
At the American Hardware Manufacturers Association, our mission is to be the world's leading resource on and about the U.S. manufacturing segment of the worldwide consumer hardware/home improvement marketplace.
(ALOA) The Associated Locksmiths of America
The Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc. is a trade association established in 1956 and dedicated to enhancing professionalism, education and ethics among locksmiths and those in related sectors of the security industry.
(ASIS) American Society for Industrial Security
ASIS International, with more than 32,000 members, is the largest international organization for professionals responsible for security, including managers and directors of security.
(BOMA) Building Owners & Managers Association International
BOMA International was founded in 1907 as the National Association of Building Owners and Managers. The association assumed its present name in 1968 as it broadened its reach to include Canada and participants from around the globe.
(CANASA) Canadian Alarm and Security Association
A non-profit, national association established in 1977, the Canadian Alarm and Security Association (CANASA) represents the interests of the electronic security alarm industry and helps dealers, distributors, manufacturers and monitoring companies.
(CAFF) Canadian Association of Fire Fighters
(CSIS) Canadian Society for Industrial Security
The Canadian Society for Industrial Security Inc., a federally incorporated professional organization, was founded in 1954 and originally called the Security Officers Association of Ontario.
(DHI) The Door and Hardware Institute
THE DOOR AND HARDWARE INSTITUTE is a professional organization that serves as the resource for education and information on doors, hardware, security and specialty products for the architectural openings industry.
(FM) Factory Mutual Research
Factory Mutual Research or FM is an affiliate of FM Global, the world’s largest insurance company, specifically devoted to reducing commercial and industrial property losses and maintaining the continuity of its policyholders’ business operations.
(ISDI) Steel Door Institute
30200 Detroit Road
Cleveland, OH 44145-1967
Phone: 440-899-0010
Fax: 440-892-1404
www.isdi.org
(PLAA) Professional Locksmiths Association of Alberta
Professional Locksmiths Association of Alberta
(SIA) Security Industry Association
Formed in 1969, the Security Industry Association (SIA) provides its members with a full-service, international trade association promoting growth, expansion, and professionalism within the security industry by providing education, research, technical sta
(TAOL) The Association of Ontario Locksmiths
T.A.O.L was founded in 1973. The purpose for starting the Association was for the exchange and sharing of information throughout the locksmithing industry. Ethics, Education, Friendship, and Participation are what we are about. For more information about

Trade Publications

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The Construction Specifier
Published monthly, The Construction Specifier is the official publication of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), targeting professionals who select, recommend and influence the purchasing decisons on the contruction products used.
Construction Canada
Construction Canada is published six times a year to provide a forum for specifiers, contractors, architects and engineers involved in design and construction, with emphasis on meeting the needs of specification writers
Briscnet/ARCAT
Publishes quality products for architects, engineers and specifiers to enable them to easily specify ARCAT building product manufacturer clients.
Government Security Guide
Published eight times in 2005, Government Security takes your message to 20,000+* specifying and buying influences in state and federal governments, as well as the largest cities and counties in the United States.
SP&T News
For 10 years now, SP&T News hasbeen the primary source of information for dealers, installers, specifiers and resellers working in the Canadian security and alarm industry.
Buildcore CMD Group
Through user research, industry partnerships, market knowledge, superior client support and product quality, Buildcore Inc. is the most effective producer and manager of building product information serving the Canadian professional market.
Canadian Security
For 25 years Canadian Security magazine has provided security management professionals insight into the issues and technologies influencing their industry.
Door and Hardware Magazine
Published monthly, Doors and Hardware covers the architectural openings industry. Directed towards professionals responsible for the selection, specification and purchase of doors and related door hardware, the articles focus on builders hardware, doors,
Info-Link Magazine
Info-Link is a quarterly review of architectural, interior design, building, and office products and services. It comes in both a printed magazine format and this online version of the magazine. It is composed entirely of brief reviews of quality products
Locksmith Ledger International
Locksmith Ledger International is to provide an information homebase for today's progressive locksmiths that practice their respective trade in storefronts and mobile businesses.
Fire & Security Today
12 Aliunied Road
#04-02 SCN Centre
Singapore 389801
Tel:+65-6842 2580
Fax:+65-6842 2581
Email:info@tradelinkmedia.com.sg
SDM Magazine & Security Magazine
The most preferred source in the electronic security, safety, and home systems industry
Security Dealer Magazine
Melville NY
ST & D Magazine (Security Technology & Design)
847-692-5940
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers

Certifications & Standards

(ANSI) American National Standards Institute
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has served in its capacity as administrator and coordinator of the United States private sector voluntary standardization system for more than 80 years. Founded in 1918 by five engineering societies and thr
(BOCA) Building Officials and Code Administrators International
Founded in 1915, Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., is a nonprofit member- ship association, comprised of more than 16,000 members who span the building community, from code enforcement officials to materials manufacturers.
(UL) Underwriter Laboratories Inc.
The UL Mark on a product means that UL has tested and evaluated representative samples of that product and determined that they meet UL's requirements. In addition, products are periodically checked by UL at the manufacturing facility to make sure they co
(ULC) Underwriter Laboratories of Canada
A Canadian safety, certification, testing, quality registration, and standards development organization dedicated entirely to the protection of life and property, UNDERWRITERS' LABORATORIES OF CANADA (ULC) is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in
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