WELCOME TO NAAMM!

The National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM) is the Chicago-based trade association representing manufacturers of a wide range of metal products used chiefly in commercial and industrial building construction. These products include metal stairs and railings, flagpoles, expanded metal, hollow metal doors and frames, steel and aluminum bar grating and metal lathing and furring.

Established in 1938, NAAMM currently has four operating Divisions, with member firms producing specific products. NAAMM Divisions enjoy considerable latitude in planning and conducting projects and programs. However, the underlying focus of each Division is the same and follows the Associations overall goals of:

1. Developing, maintaining, publishing and distributing technical information on metal products for building construction. This includes specifications, manuals and other information for building design professionals,
2. Promoting the use of NAAMM technical resources, NAAMM member firms and their products,
3. Providing a forum for the exchange of management and technical information among the members.

For additional information on NAAMM Divisions and their products, please select one of the following:

Architectural Metal Products Division - The members of AMP manufacture metal stairs, railing systems, miscellaneous and ornamental metal products for building construction, and aluminum, stainless steel, steel and bronze flagpoles of every variety.

Expanded Metal Manufacturers Association - A broad range of expanded metal products are available from the members of the Expanded Metal Manufacturers Association (EMMA). These firms manufacture expanded metal for a variety of applications including enclosure, protection, support, decoration and filtration.

Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association - The manufacture of hollow metal doors and frames is the province of the Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (HMMA). These firms produce doors and frames of varying performance levels up to and including detention security; also fire and sound-rated doors.

Metal Bar Grating Division - The members of the Metal Bar Grating (MBG) Division are companies that manufacture and/or fabricate aluminum and steel bar grating to be used in a variety of flooring, security, OEM and general industrial applications.