About CAMM

In order to have a united representation and voice for the local area mold makers, the Association was originally established in 1981 under the designation of Windsor Association of Moldmakers. Due to increased membership interest, in 1992, we became the Canadian Association of Moldmakers Inc. and now encompass a vast array of members from mold makers, designers, manufacturers, supplier and service companies across Canada and North America.

With our head office in Windsor, Ontario, and a Toronto Chapter along with affiliation with FEPCA in Quebec, we are able to have a stronger voice in numbers to assist us in dedicating our association to industry excellence. The Association is governed by volunteering members serving as CAMM Board of Directors and Officers (President, Vice President, and Treasurer) and employs one professional full time staff member. The Board is made up of 6 Mold Makers, 3 Service Companies and 3 Supplier Companies that is nominated through our general membership. All members are encouraged to participate on the Board or at a Committee level.

CAMM addresses issues that affect Moldmaking companies in such matters as global and legislative issues; new technology and education and training programs. We encourage young people to choose mold making as a career through student awards and in-school presentations. In addition, we try to establish ethics and guidelines for the industry and circulate relative information to its members by various means; directories, newsletter, web site, email, etc.

We encourage members to share ideas and experiences that will improve business and the industry through annual conventions, conferences, seminars and dinner meetings. We participate in international trade fairs, and other events in the industry, in order to ensure our members remain abreast of advancing technology and current events.

The Canadian Association of Moldmakers, through the strength of our membership, helps to ensure a healthy future for both large and small member companies, resulting in quality molds being built in Canada.

CAMM Benefits

Membership Makes Good Business Sense

At the Canadian Association of Moldmakers Inc., we are concerned with building relationships, both with you and for you, because membership is not a one-time activity. Effective membership results from continuously building better relationships. As a member, we’re committed to building our relationship through your membership by offering the following:

Advocacy
The Voice of BusinessIn affiliation with our Toronto Chapter, FEPAC and Canada Plastics/Composites and influential business organizations. The Canadian Association of Moldmakers Inc. is an integral link to formulate a lobbying position for business to all government levels. Concerns of business are expressed on a wide variety of topics to ensure the most ideal business climate. As the voice representing mold makers, as well as the business community, the Association has a respected reputation at the Federal and Provincial level of government. We have an impressive record of successfully translating our ideas into action.

Action Committees
Committees are continually active addressing issues and keeping you informed. The Association supports the work of numerous committees, which meet on a regular basis to monitor areas of interest and concern.

Valuable Business Contacts and Networking Opportunities
You have the opportunity to make valuable business contacts through our various business and professional expertise of our collective membership by attending our regularly scheduled events, which include outstanding guest speakers and panelists.

Website Member only Page
This new addition to our website allows you to access a free section on our website. You will have access to Wage Survey’s, Job postings/opportunities, Trade show Leads, Specials, etc.

Hotel Discounts
Windsor Casino offers a special savings program.

Enhanced Listings / Members Online Directory
All our members are listed on the Association website, www.camm.ca. We also offer your information in our Membership Annual Directory free of charge.

Event Discounts
All events held by the Association (dinner meetings, golf tournament, trade fair, FEPAC events) members receive discounts on registration. We are also offering our members discounted prices to exhibit at several trade shows around the world each year.

Referrals
The Association often receives requested from other businesses requesting quotes, information, etc. Being a member of the Association means that your business gets referrals first. You are also the only company that receives our trade leads.

Other Services
For members only - any news items or articles that you would like posted on our website, call the Association at 519-255-7863 or email the office at info@camm.ca and we will post it for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Association a Government Agency?
No, it is not a government agency, nor is it government funded. The Association operates independently of all levels of government. Membership dues, event sponsorships, and registrations generate the vast majority of Association revenues.

What does the Association organize?
The Association works hard to ensure that our events offerings meet the needs of our membership and business community. As a result, we organize five dinners per year. The Association also organizes a wildly popular golf tournament, and the bi-yearly trade fair event. Members enjoy discounted rates at most industry events.

How is the Association Organized?
As governed by the Association bylaws, our organization’s activities and initiatives are guided by our membership. The Association has a board of directors, led by the President, 10 committees and one professional staff as well as volunteers to support those initiatives and administration functions.

Get Involved
The Association has many volunteers (board members, advisors) who generously volunteer their time and resources on committees that address issues in an effort to make our Association a viable and noticed voice for the mold industry. The Association communicates with clarity and a respected depth of knowledge to all three levels of government on issues of concern to our members.

Volunteers are Association members who:

* Want to assist the mold industry and remain the best in the world.

* Contribute to the development of the Association’s policy as well as the mold industry.

* Want to be a part of a team to design and deliver programs to the membership.

* Want to network and meet other members

* Want to increase their own awareness of the mold industry, proposed legislation and how it will affect their business.

Participation on a committee is a great way to increase the value of your investment in the Association. Besides increasing your business contacts, you ensure your issues are addressed and become part of the Association’s voice on behalf of the industry.