The Voice of the Industry Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association

What is WWEMA? Non-profit 501(c)(6) trade organization founded in 1908 Leading organization representing the interests of companies that manufacture and supply products to the potable water and wastewater treatment industries. Headquartered in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. Provides full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members.

Mission To inform, educate and provide leadership on the issues that shape the future of the water and wastewater industry.

Objective To influence the industry, educate the public and train the end users as the respected voice for the wastewater equipment manufacturers globally.

Strategic Intent To represent our members’ interests in support of their businesses by:  influencing government regulations  advocating good business practices  offering education services to increase the economic viability of our member companies

Be the primary voice for the water and wastewater equipment manufacturers and their associates before government agencies at all levels on issues both domestic and international

Executive Branch Legislative Branch Army Corps of EngineersAppropriations Agency for International DevelopmentEnergy and Commerce Bureau of Reclamation Environment and Public Works Environmental Protection Agency Transportation and Infrastructure Export-Import Bank of the U.S.Ways and Means / Finance Office of the U.S. Trade Representative U.S. Department of Commerce MultiLateral Development Banks U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Transportation Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Trade and Development Agency World Bank

 Advance sound, scientific-based water-related standards embracing today’s technologies  Advocate fair trade practices and eliminate barriers to trade  Defend against restrictive federal and state policies affecting commerce  Promote the acceptance and embracing of innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies by regulators and users  Encourage full-cost-of-service rates and other sustainable water infrastructure financing mechanisms, including state revolving funds and private activity bonds

Develop and strengthen working alliances with other organizations within the industry, to further common objectives and protect the members’ interests, through formal Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

Promote Value- Based Procurement Value means more than just lowest purchase price. It is the lowest total cost of ownership. To ensure wise investment, the assumption that the lowest price automatically equals the best deal must be challenged.

Publish timely newsletters on federal and state initiatives, international trade, and industry developments

Conduct Washington Forum to provide access to key lawmakers and insights into future rules and regulations driving demand for members’ products & services

Conduct Annual Meeting to facilitate networking among industry leaders and explore business trends and market opportunities

Maintain Export Trade Certificate to provide anti-trust protection to members engaged in joint export activities

Publish articles in industry trade journals to educate others on issues of importance to equipment manufacturers

Advance more equitable contract terms and conditions for use by the industry through participation on the Engineers Joint Contracts Documents Committee

Establish Councils to encourage shared learning among member CEOs, financial and contract administrators, and sales managers

Conduct annual Market Indicator Surveys to track sales and forecast demand

Provide an opportunity for the leaders of the water and wastewater equipment manufacturing community, and their associates, to work together for the betterment of their companies and the vital industry they serve

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