Fabricator membership is open to any business entity engaged in the gasket fabricating industry which has been engaged in the gasket fabricating industry a minimum of one year; and does an annual volume of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000 U.S.) in sales of fabricated gaskets.
Supplier membership is available to any partnership, company or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing or supplying to the gasket fabrication industry raw materials, equipment, or services. Associate membership is subject to the rules and regulations proscribed by the Association's Constitution and By-Laws.
We invite those who have an interest in this industry to apply for membership.
Benefits of Membership
Prospective members of the GFA will have various goals and objectives they take under consideration before joining an association. There are many reasons for considering GFA, including the following:
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Network with top management of major suppliers and fabricators in the industry |
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Keep informed as to developments in the government regulatory and legal fields |
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Hear interesting technical and business speakers discuss varying subjects of interest |
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Exhibit at or attend the GFA’s Supplier Expo |
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Access to the various statistical surveys which the Association conducts on wages, benefits, sales, etc. These are prepared on a confidential basis for participating members. |
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Participate in various committee meetings and workshops |
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Discuss common problems facing the industry and solutions |
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Company profile featured in newsletter |
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Products and services listed on web site |
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Excess inventory disposition |
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Compliant with anti-trust laws |
Membership Application
There are two types of applications:
 Application For Fabricator Membership
Application For Supplier Membership
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