abma

ABMA is a non-profit trade association that represents manufacturers of boilers, water heaters, and other pressure-containing equipment. Based in the United States, ABMA's membership includes leading boiler producers and related equipment suppliers. The organization serves as a forum for industry stakeholders to address technical, regulatory, safety, and economic issues affecting the boiler and pressure vessel sector.

ABMA's activities include developing and promoting technical resources, safety guidelines, and industry standards for boilers and related equipment. It collaborates with standards organizations, industry regulators, and the trade community to support compliance with codes such as those governing boiler design, manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance. ABMA provides training, education materials, and certification programs to support safe and reliable equipment operation. It disseminates technical bulletins, best-practice documents, and white papers and hosts conferences, webinars, and an annual meeting.

The association advocates for favorable regulatory policies, market access, and the interests of boiler manufacturers in public policy discussions. It maintains committees or councils focusing on standards, safety, government affairs, product certification, and member services.

Historically, ABMA emerged from the need to coordinate boiler-related standards and promote safe industry practices. It also acts as a liaison with other industry bodies, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL), to harmonize codes and certification processes.

See also: ASME, UL, NFPA.