Industry & Professional AffiliationsHafele America Co. has long standing membership with key industry and professional organizations as diverse as our product line. Some of our memberships are highlighted below.
AHFAThe American Home Furnishings Alliance is the world’s largest and most influential trade organization serving the home furnishings industry. AHFA is dedicated to fostering the growth and global well being of its member companies.For more information on the AHFA: 
AIASince 1857, the American Institute of Architects has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, over 80,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. For more information on the AIA: 
Association of Closet and Storage ProfessionalsACSP members include companies that sell and install closet and storage systems to end-users, and manufacturers or suppliers that produce and distribute storage systems and related products. For more information on ACSP: 
ASFDFounded in 1981, the American Society of Furniture Designers is the only international non-profit professional organization dedicated to advancing, improving, and supporting the profession of furniture design and its positive impact in the marketplace. For more information on ASFD: 
AWFS - Association of Woodworking & Furnishings SuppliersAWFS® began in 1911 as the Suppliers Chapter of the California Furniture Manufacturers Association; incorporating as a separate organization in 1979 to fulfill a major need to represent the interests of companies and individuals who supply the home and institutional furnishings manufacturing industries.For more information on AWFS: Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers 500 Citadel Drive Suite 200 Commerce, CA 90040 Phone: 800.946.AWFS (2937) Fax: 323.838.9443 Web site: http://www.awfs.org 
AWI - Architectural Woodwork InstituteThe Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1953. Today, AWI represents nearly 4000 members consisting of architectural woodworkers, suppliers, design professionals and students from around the world.Since 1961, AWI has continuously published the globally acclaimed Quality Standards Illustrated book. The Quality Standards Illustrated is our industry's premier authority on fine architectural woodwork specifications, manufacturing, finishing, installation and testing. For more information on AWI: 
BIFMAEstablished in 1973, the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association International is a not-for-profit trade association of furniture manufacturers and suppliers addressing issues of common concern. The association's membership of over 260 companies represents over 80% of the value of North American shipments of office furniture. For more information on BIFMA: 
CMAThe Cabinet Makers Association, incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1998, is a national trade organization for small to mid-sized cabinet shops. We strive to grow the cabinetmaking industry through education, discussion, and providing a completely non-competitive atmosphere in which to network. For more information on CMA: 
IHRSAIHRSA's mission is to grow, protect and promote the health and fitness industry, and to provide its members with benefits that will help them be more successful.IHRSA 
KCMAKCMA is a voluntary non-profit industry trade association originally founded in 1955. Currently, KCMA has over 360 members located in the United States and Canada who manufacture kitchen cabinets and bath vanities, fabricate countertops or supply goods and services to the industry. For more information on KCMA: 
NGAFounded in 1948, the National Glass Association is the largest trade association representing the flat (architectural and automotive) glass industry. We represent nearly 4,000 member companies and locations, and produce the industry's leading events and publications. For more information on NGA: 
NKBAThe National Kitchen & Bath Association is an international non-profit organization that serves and represents the firms and individuals involved in all aspects of the residential kitchen and bathroom industry. NKBA was incorporated in 1963 as the American Institute of Kitchen Dealers and changed its name to NKBA in 1983 to represent the entire industry. For more information on NKBA: 
WoodLinks USAWoodLINKS USA assists in establishing a modern entry-level wood manufacturing program in high schools and Community Colleges designed to meet local skilled employee needs. WoodLINKS USA helps to promote the wood industry as a wise career choice for future entry level and post secondary level students. WoodLINKS USA works together with supporting companies and associations to provide advice in forming effective and active industry-education partnerships.For more information on WoodLINKS USA: Customer Service7:30 am - 8:00 pm EST (M-F) Tel : 1.800.423.3531 Fax: 1.800.325.6197 |
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