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Member Categories and Dues are effective January 1st of each calendar year; all dues are to be paid in U. S. Funds.
DEALER - Sells and installs film.
- U.S. Dealer - $175 ($450 for 3 years)
- International and Canadian Dealer - $135 ($350 for 3 years)
DISTRIBUTOR - Buys film directly from a manufacturer to sell to others.
- U.S. and Canadian (Sells film only in U.S. and/or Canada) - $2,500
- International (Sells film only outside the U.S. and Canada) - $375
SUB-DISTRIBUTOR - Buys film from a Distributor as defined above to then sell to others. - $500
MANUFACTURER - U.S. and International - $10,000
Any industrial company and/or corporation engaged on a commercial scale in the original manufacture of metallized, coated and/or laminated flexible films so long as the following requirements are satisfied:
- Minimum sales of film of ten (10) million square feet on an annual basis;
- Minimum sales of film of five (5) million square feet of film sales on an annual basis being coated or laminated in its own facilities;
- Agreement that the company will file a certification statement annually with the Executive Director of the Association; and,
- Agreement that annual volumes reported in above are subject to confidential verification by the Executive Director of the Association upon request by the Board of Directors of the Association, only in the event that this category for membership is questioned by an existing member and the Board believes such verification request to be reasonable necessary, in its opinion only.
SUPPLIER - Provides component products, equipment, tools, etc. to industry.
- Raw Materials - $2,000
- Equipment / Accessories - $500
CHAPTER - Organized window film associations/groups in other countries.
International - $2,000
The IWFA puts you in touch with other professionals the world over facing the same industry challenges and the opportunity to share in their solutions. The IWFA monitors the industry globally, helping to assure that business ethics are followed by its members and that consumers count on the professionalism of IWFA members.
The official mission statement for the IWFA as adopted by its Board of Directors on February 21, 2001 is as follows:
The mission of the IWFA is to provide value-added services to our membership, to help sustain and grow our members' businesses, and to partner with our manufacturers and other members to increase consumer awareness and demand for all types of professionally-installed window film products.
The IWFA Board is comprised of leader representatives from our Manufacturer, Distributor, and Professional Dealer memberships. Each is committed to fulfilling the mission of the IWFA and serve on various committees including, Legislative, Member Services, Education, etc. The IWFA also has access to professional consultants on legislative issues.
Members of the IWFA are eligible for many benefits, including:
- Access to Members Only section of IWFA Web site with current updates of news affecting our industry, such as building codes, energy codes, new technologies from other industries and public relations/media events available in your markets
- Your business listing on the IWFA Web site with an e-mail link to you
- Dealer Locator for consumer use on the Web site
- Group and individual insurance programs
- Web services and internet connections
- Specialized accreditation programs
- Quarterly newsletters
- Prompt notification on all legislative alerts
- Access to IWFA state legislative consultant
- State Window Tinting Law chart
- Public relations program and lead generation
- Use of the IWFA published test reports
- Free subscription to Window Film Magazine
- Discounted prices on educational & training manuals
- Representation in associated organizations such as: NGA (National Glass Association), GANA (Glass Association of North America, PGC International (Protective Glazing Council) and others.
As you can see, the IWFA is in joint affiliation with many related trade associations and also serves as the distribution organization for related window film documents and material. There is Strength in Numbers! You can become stronger, you can enjoy the benefits that combined strength brings. Register TODAY for membership in the IWFA!
The following four items are required for membership.
- Advertising Policy - Read our Advertising Policy, then check the I AGREE button on the registration form.
- ServiceMarks Policy - Read our ServiceMarks Policy, then check the I AGREE button on the registration form.
- Register Online by completing the registration application
- AntiTrust Policy - Once your application has been approved, you must agree to our AntiTrust Policy. (Presented at Login).
Ready to Join?
 When you're ready to join simply click the Register button at the top right of any web page to get started!
*If you have need assistance registering or if you have questions about IWFA membership, please Contact Us.
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