1. An Introduction to AMCA

2. Learning Objectives Audience will hear about An Overview of AMCA
The AMCA Certified Ratings Program
AMCA Membership
AMCA Standards and Publications
AMCA Laboratory Accreditation Program
Education and Advocacy
Here are the things we will be going over today.

3. An Overview of AMCA

4. An Overview of AMCA Air Movement and Control Association International
Not-for-profit manufacturers association with roots going back to1917
Mission is to promote the health, growth and integrity of the industry
More than 350 member companies worldwide

5. An Overview of AMCA 1917 – Fan manufacturers created the association
History Lesson
1917 – Fan manufacturers created the association
1955 – Three associations merged to become AMCA
1957 – AMCA Certified Ratings Program initiated
1977 – Louvers & dampers were added
1996 – The word “International” was officially added to the AMCA name
2011 – European AMCA established
2011 – Asia AMCA established
An established organization with origins dating back to 1917.
In 1955, the National Association of Fan Manufacturers, Power Fan Manufacturers Association and the Industrial Unit Heater Association merged to become the Air Moving and Conditioning Association (AMCA).
With the inclusion of louvers and dampers in the association’s scope, the name was changed to the Air Movement and Control Association in 1977.
As more manufacturers around the world wanted to be involved, AMCA decided to focus on adding resources to support other regions. The word “international” was added in 1996 to reflect this new mindset.

6. An Overview of AMCA 27 165 129 23 6 2 AMCA has members worldwide
Asia is AMCA’s fastest growing region, and the Middle East region is accelerating

7. An Overview of AMCA
AMCA members manufacturer at least one of the following types of products:
Air curtain units
Induced flow fans
Acoustical duct silencers
Air handlers
Jet tunnel fans
Airflow measurement stations
Cabinet fans
Mechanical draft fans
Backdraft dampers
Ceiling fans
Mixed flow fans
Fire and smoke dampers
Centrifugal fans
Positive pressure ventilators (PPVs)
Fixed and adjustable louvers
Circulating fans
Power generation fans
Gravity roof ventilators
Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs)
Power roof and wall ventilators
Heavy dampers
Evaporative coolers
Propeller fans
Isolation dampers
Heat recovery ventilators (non- residential)
Smoke management fans
Penthouses
Tubeaxial fans
Range hoods (non-residential)
High pressure fans
Vaneaxial fans
Spiral duct
Industrial fans
AMCA started in 1917
It is now is an association of many manufacturers of air control and movement products
Its mission is to advance the health, growth and integrity of the industry
It is headquartered in the U.S. but is a truly international association
AMCA is represented globally through Asia AMCA, European AMCA, and the recently-formed Middle Eastern AMCA
AND MORE…

8. An Overview of AMCA AMCA’s member products are used in
Commercial ventilation systems
Industrial facilities and processes
Data centers and high-tech facilities
Power plants
Gas, oil, mining and other heavy industries
Food processing
Waste water treatment
… and more

9. An Overview of AMCA AMCA contributes to the industry by
1. Developing and disseminating technical information
Product-rating test standards
Application guides and handbooks
White papers, technical articles and educational seminars
AMCA develops and disseminates…
Test standards
Application guides
White papers
Seminars
Product application research

10. An Overview of AMCA AMCA contributes to the industry by
2. Advocating for members and the industry:
Energy efficiency
Fire and life safety
Acoustics
Indoor environmental quality
Codes, standards and regulations
High performance air systems
AMCA advocates for members, giving them a voice in discussions with…
Regulatory bodies
Building specification and code developers
And AMCA verifies performance data via the AMCA certified ratings program, the primary subject of this presentation

11. An Overview of AMCA AMCA contributes to the industry by
3. Administering product certification programs
AMCA Certified Ratings Program (worldwide)
European Commission 327 Fan Efficiency compliance verification
AMCA listing and labeling program for U.S./state/regional building codes
And AMCA verifies performance data via the AMCA certified ratings program

12. The AMCA Certified Ratings Program

13. The AMCA Certified Ratings Program
How AMCA’s third-party Certified Ratings System works:
Companies send products to AMCA for testing
AMCA tests products for parameters specified
AMCA checks its data against manufacturer literature
Periodic check tests in AMCA laboratory ensures certifications are valid over time
The AMCA CRP was developed in response to a need for validated product performance ratings
Buyers, specifiers, and users of air movement and control devices needed to know they were getting what they paid for.
AMCA created the CRP to provide third-party verification of manufacturer data, and it
1. Companies send products to the AMCA laboratory for testing, requesting certification for performance parameters
2. AMCA tests products for parameters specified by the manufacturer
3. AMCA checks its test data against the data the manufacturer provided to verify it is the same, within a certain tolerance
Only after the product has been tested and the manufacturer’s cataloged ratings have been approved can manufacturers display the AMCA seal for the parameters tested.

14. The AMCA Certified Ratings Program
After certification, the product
Is licensed to bear AMCA’s seal
Is listed in AMCA’s online database
After certification,
The product is licensed to bear AMCA’s seal for the performance specified and tested
The product can be listed in AMCA’s online database of certified products, which specifiers may visit to find products they can count on

15. The AMCA Certified Ratings Program
Some background on the program
Over 50 years old
21 types of products certified
3,350 certified products
240 AMCA member companies in 27 countries participate in program
Testing is done in AMCA-accredited independent and manufacturer laboratories
Some background on the program
It has been around for over 50 years
There are 21 types of products that AMCA certifies
AMCA has certified 3,350 products
There are 240 AMCA members that participate in program
AMCA has a program to accredit labs that operate independently, providing more options to potential CRP participants

16. The AMCA Certified Ratings Program
The CRP is growing
In 2015, there were 3349 total licensed products

17. AMCA Membership

18. AMCA Membership Certified Ratings Program Laboratory testing
Benefits:
Certified Ratings Program
Laboratory testing
Education programs, engineering conferences
Statistics program (North America)
Code development
Reduced pricing for services
Vote on AMCA documents
Participate on publication committees
Manufacturers of air movement and air control products join AMCA for many reasons, but the two most important reasons are the CRP and the Laboratory Testing.
Besides lab services, members can take advantage of conference, seminars, document developing committee membership, and more.

19. AMCA Membership How to join
Must manufacture products within AMCA’s scope
Fill out an application
Site visit
AMCA Board of Directors vote
To become an AMCA member, a company must manufacture products within AMCA’s scope.
The AMCA website lists products in scope and links to a request for an application.
Once your application is complete, AMCA will visit the company to verify they manufacture product
Finally, the board of directors votes on the request for membership

20. AMCA Standards and Publications

21. AMCA Standards and Publications
AMCA publishes a variety of documents, such as
Handbooks, application manuals and CRP guidelines (called “AMCA Publications”)
American national standards for testing air products (called “AMCA Standards”)
White papers
Educational materials
Documents are available at

22. AMCA Standards and Publications
Who can work on what kinds of documents:
Anyone can join an American national standard developing committee
Only AMCA members can join an AMCA publication developing committee
Only AMCA members can vote to approve or disapprove at some of the higher document approval levels
One company = one vote
Anyone is invited to join a technical committee that will create a standard
However, only employees of AMCA member companies can join technical committees that create AMCA publications (documents that are not standards)
And only representatives of member companies will be sent ballots once the technical committee approves the document and it continues through the approval process.
Now, for both standards and publications, each company only can have one vote on each ballot.

23. AMCA Laboratory Accreditation Program

24. AMCA Laboratory Accreditation Program
A means for laboratories to be qualified to test products in accordance with AMCA standard test methods
The AMCA Laboratory Accreditation Program provides a means for laboratories to be qualified for testing of products in accordance with appropriate AMCA standard test methods or other test methods recognized by AMCA.

25. AMCA Laboratory Accreditation Program
Steps to becoming an accredited lab
Fill out an application
AMCA arranges a witness test of a product in the applicant’s laboratory
AMCA will perform a check test on the product in their lab and issue a test report
If results are within tolerances, AMCA staff will evaluate applicant’s test reports
Staff will accredit the lab if all steps result in approval
Steps to becoming an accredited lab
Fill out an application
AMCA arranges a witness test of a product in the applicant’s laboratory
AMCA will perform a check test on the product in their lab and issue a test report
If the check test results are within the check test tolerances, AMCA technical staff will indicate if any changes to your test report are required in order to comply with the program.
Staff will accredit the lab if all steps result in approval

26. AMCA Laboratory Accreditation Program
Here are some examples of AMCA’s accredited labs around the world

27. Education and Advocacy

28. Education AMCA has several reoccurring educational programs
Engineering Conferences
Technical Seminars
Sound Seminars
Spring Meetings:
Sales & Marketing Program
Human Resources and Manufacturing Professionals Program
Information Technology (New in 2016)
AMCA holds engineering conferences and a technical seminars, hosted in alternating years in North America and at varying other times in all of its regions.
A three day seminar that covers the basics of sound is offered every two to three years, both in the North American and Asian region
During the Spring Meetings in early March, speakers and group discussions on issues within our industry take place. These meetings are aimed at professionals not included under the engineering umbrella

29. Education
Lunch and learn presentations to supplement companies’ understanding of AMCA
Regional seminars
Middle East Technical Seminar
International Fan Efficiency Regulation Symposium (Germany, China)
Guest speakers at local/regional chapters of professional societies, associations and tradeshows
ASHRAE
China Refrigeration Show
AHR Expo

30. Advocacy Creation and revision of provisions in
Building codes
Codes and standards for energy efficiency and green construction
Represent membership & industry in developing U.S. and European efficiency regulations
AMCA is involved in organizations such as ICC, NFPA, IAPMO and state building code developers, with two committees devoted solely to code action and review
AMCA also participates in discussions with the Department of Energy in Washington D.C. and in E.U. in Brussels, advocating on behalf of its members.

31. Advocacy
High performance air systems (HPAS) to counteract refrigerant- based HVAC systems
Fire and smoke dampers in building codes and fire codes to ensure occupant health and safety

32. Resources
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