The American Gear Manufacturers Association is an association of companies, consultants, and academicians with a direct interest in the design, manufacture, and application of gears, couplings and related power transmission components and equipment.Founded in 1916, AGMA is a member and market-driven organization, conducting programs and providing services to the gear industry and its customers. AGMA member companies currently number more than 495. They include gear manufacturers from the United States, Mexico, and Canada, as well as gearing interests from more than 30 countries around the world.AGMA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute to write all U.S. standards on gearing. AGMA is also the Secretariat (Chairman) for Technical Committee 60 of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). TC 60 is the committee responsible for developing all international gearing standards. In addition to the holding the position of Secretariat, AGMA convenes (chairs) the active ISO Working Groups related to gear inspection and testing.AGMA is on the cutting edge of all gear industry-related technology with a focus on growing the next generation of engineers through technical committees and AGMA Foundation scholarships. AGMA continues to literally set the standard. Its open standards development process is tailored to the global marketplace.The association is managed by a Board of Directors and Executive Committee Officers. Members also serve on Business Management Committees and Technical Committees. A full-time staff of 12 association professionals is headquartered in Alexandria, Va.But AGMA also offers much more. You are invited to look through our website to learn about AGMA's many events and training opportunities, publications, industry news, products and much more.Technology Driven. Globally Connected.