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Our purpose is to help composites manufacturers prosper by supporting the industry in delivering composite technologies that make structures more durable, transportation more efficient, consumer & industrial goods higher performing while minimizing their environmental footprint and supporting the workforce that delivers them.

Our Vision

To make composites the sustainable material of preference.

Our Mission

ACMA enables the delivery of leading composite material solutions for the growth of all industry segments through:

Expert Advocacy & Strategic Communications
Education, Networking & Workforce Development
Technical Expertise & Standards Development

Our Values

ACMA strives to be the voice and protector for the composites industry and the essential driver of growth, providing an open forum for information exchange, discussion and collaboration that benefits us all.

Shared Voice

ACMA convenes the industry and is the trusted voice to advance a strong collaborative composites industry with respected policy experts, industry leaders and advocates, with industry leading data.

Science

Our leadership of the industry is predicated on the foundation of strong science ensuring that composite technology is always viewed as an innovative, reliable, responsible, and sustainable industry.

Standards

We promote innovation and cultivate new markets with technical resources and standards that expand opportunities for the composites industry.

Support

We provide access to market intelligence for more informed decision making and planning. And we are the voice of the industry in Washington, influencing legislation and regulation to guide the direction of the industry.

Service

We provide educational resources, events and networking opportunities to all professionals at all career levels and across various market segments. We also offer career development and training resources for workforce development.

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ACMA’s Climate Impact Project

As traditional materials like concrete and steel have already begun to declare their net-zero emissions goals and sustainability plans that their customers and stakeholders demand and expect, the composites manufacturing industry must be prepared to make a strategic and systematic approach to respond to these new ESG goals.

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