Membership

The following classes of membership fall within different dues structures and include different
services, depending upon the classification.

Corporate:

Manufacturer: companies that manufacture paints, coatings and related products including adhesives, caulks, sealants and printing inks.

Supplier: companies that manufacture, broker, or import raw materials used to manufacture and merchandise coatings.

Distributor: businesses that resell materials and equipment used in the manufacture of coatings.

International: manufacturers or suppliers in countries other than the U nited States without affiliated U .S. operations eligible for membership.

Equipment and Sundries: companies that manufacture equipment used in the manufacture or application of paints and coatings.

Subscriber: a limited membership for manufacturers, suppliers or distributors with sales below $2.5 million annually.

Associate: an individual or firm that has an economic interest in the welfare of the coatings
industry or the people working in it, but is not eligible for any of the other classes of membership.

Individual:

Individual Science and Technology Profesionals: This category provides an opportunity for individuals working in the industry to benefit from member pricing for educational and training programs, and to have access to science and technology goods and services.

This category of membership is offered for industry consultants, employees of non-member companies, and
those working in academia. Employees of companies with a corporate membership are not required to join the association under this category to receive benefits.

Benefits of membership for Individuals include:

  • Subscription to print and digital versions of CoatingsTech magazine
  • Subscription to Coatings Today bi-monthly e-newsletter
  • Online access to the Journal of Coatings Technology and Research
  • Discount on registration fees for conferences and Virtual Learning Conferences (VLCs)
  • Discount on publication orders
  • Web access to "members only" technical information

To join, download the attached form and return to ACA by faxing 202-462-8549, or emailing members@paint.org

 

For further details about membership with ACA, please contact:

Membership Service Center
American Coatings Association
1500 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC  20005-5597
Phone: (202) 719-3710
Fax: (202) 462-8549
Email: members@paint.org