The Voice of the Industry

Water and WastewaterEquipment 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 insupport 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 Engineers AppropriationsAgency for International Development Energy and Commerce Bureau of Reclamation Environment and Public WorksEnvironmental Protection Agency Transportation and Infrastructure Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Ways and Means / FinanceOffice of the U.S. Trade RepresentativeU.S. Department of Commerce MultiLateral Development Banks U.S. Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Transportation Inter-American Development BankU.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, throughformal Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

Promote Value-Based ProcurementValue 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

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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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