Illinois Engineered Products and its employees proudly support several industry associations. Our team is an active part of the following organizations as members, participating in trade shows, fundraisers, networking events, and educational opportunities. We keep a finger on the pulse of the industry to ensure we know the trends and news impacting our customers and partners.
The American Fence Association (AFA) is the largest and most comprehensive resource in the industry for the latest developments, tools, materials, standards, trends and discounts. Associated events/organizations include Fencetech, Gate Operator School, and AFA University. Publications include Fencepost magazine and Fence TV. ASIS International is the leading organization for security professionals worldwide. ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits. ASIS also publishes the industry #1 magazine Security Management. A regional affiliate of International Door Association, the Central States Door Dealer Association (CSDDA) provides an avenue for its members to exchange ideas, obtain educational offerings, and to monitor legislative/regulatory actions. The organization strives to raise the bar in the Garage Door and Access Control Industry. The International Door Association primary mission is to provide programs and services to door and access systems dealers, for the express purpose of enhancing their value and professionalism. IDA door and access systems dealers sell, install and service a vast array of products including gates from IEP. Founded in 1995, IDA produces an annual trade show and exposition (IDAExpo), publishes the industry’s leading trade journal (International Door & Operator Industry), and facilitates the creation and production of educational, accreditation, and certification programs. MHI is the largest material handling, logistics and supply chain association in the nation. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for members, their customers and the industry as a whole through programming and events. 800 members include material handling and logistics equipment companies, systems and software manufacturers; consultants; systems integrators and simulators; and third-party logistics providers and publishers. Additionally, 17 MHI Industry Groups represent the leading providers in several key equipment and system solution categories. MHI sponsors the industry-leading ProMat and MODEX events, and publishes MHI Solutions magazine, NewsWire, and Industry News.
Join us at ProMat 17 at McCormick Place at Booth #S1159. NOMMA was formed in 1958 to serve the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry. Its goal is to deliver outstanding programs and services to our membership, resulting in competitive advantages and industry excellence within the ornamental, architectural, and miscellaneous metalworking community. Members produce the full spectrum of ornamental and miscellaneous metalwork, ranging from railings to gates, and from sculpture to structural steel. NOMMA organizes the METALfab convention and trade show, and the association publishes the industry trade magazine, Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metal Fabricator.
We also work closely with our partner companies: Acorn Wire + Iron Works, Acorn Gates, and LossPreventionSolution.com to provide the highest quality and best portfolio of products for your security needs.