Join the Voice of the Conveyor Industry of the Americas
For over 90 years, the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) has united manufacturers, engineers, and integrators of conveyor systems and components to shape, advance, and protect the industry. As a CEMA member, you gain far more than access —you gain influence, insight, and a powerful professional network.
Manufacturing Membership. All members of the Conveyor Manufacturing Industry that have had a Presence within the Americas for at least one (1) year shall be eligible to become a Manufacturing Member of the Corporation.
Conveyor Equipment Manufacturer. An entity shall be deemed to be a member of the Conveyor Manufacturing Industry if its business or the principal business of one of its divisions is 1) the designing or specifying; and 2) the assembling and manufacturing of unit or bulk material conveying systems, equipment or components for which the Corporation maintains reporting statistics.
Benefits of membership
Networking
standards
statistics
Build Relationships
Develop personal and business relationships with peers in your industry through the CEMA Meetings, Sections, Committees, Working Groups, and Social Activities.
Influence Industry Standards
Contribute to the development of industry-wide safety, design, and dimensional standards that improve reliability, safety, and interoperability across the sector.
Exclusive Industry Forecasts & Market Data
CEMA’s confidential Industry Forecasting and Statistics Program is a trusted resource used by executives across the industry to make strategic decisions.
Meet Industry Experts
Network with experts in the conveyor industry.
Safety Programs That Help Prevent Injuries and Save Lives
Access leading safety standards, labels, training videos, and best practices that protect your workforce and demonstrate your commitment to safe operations.
Business and Labor Round Table
Business and Labor Round Table discussions at CEMA Annual / Fall Meetings.
additional benefits
Safety labels and publications
E-commerce available for safety labels and publications.
Book Discounts
Belt Book 7th ed and Unit Handling 2nd ed available with your company logo at discounted rates.
Access to members only page
A registration and password protected page of current information for CEMA Members ONLY.
Publications and Label Discount
Up to fifty (50%) percent discount on the purchase of CEMA Publications and Labels.
Member of the leading industry association that represents the Americas’ Manufacturers, Integrators, and Designers of Conveyor Systems, Sub-Systems and Components.
Use CEMA’s Logo
Proudly display the CEMA Member Logo on your Web Site, Marketing Materials (convention booths, magazine and Internet ads) and business cards.
Access Information First
First notice of any new publications, industry standards that are being developed, notices of new membership, documents that affect you and the industry.
Industry Relevant Information
Industry-relevant topics, panels and Guest Speakers at the meetings
Manufacturing Membership Dues
CEMA Manufacturing membership dues are computed on the basis of each member company’s volume of Billed Sales (shipments) for the average of the two preceding calendar years, and are expressed in “cents per $1,000 of average annual Billed Sales” for the two-year base period.
The Manufacturing Dues Rate for 2026 is 48.08¢ per $1,000 of average annual Billed Sales for the two-year period.
Discounts to annual dues may be earned for active participation in the Association as follows:
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- 25% for participation in monthly statistics reporting, and
- 25% for attendance at one or more in-person CEMA meeting each year.
For 2026
Minimum
Maximum
Undiscounted
$4,208
$13,845
Statistics Participation (-25%)
-$1,052
-$3,461
In-Person Meeting Attendance (-25%)
-$1,052
-$3,461
