Manufacturer / Supplier Membership

Who Manufacturer / Supplier Membership Is For

Manufacturer / Supplier Membership is designed for companies that provide products or services used within the mechanical contracting industry and want to engage with MCAA as members of the association.

M / S Membership

Best for:
Companies seeking full membership in MCAA with access to education, programs, publications, and year-round engagement opportunities—without participation in the MCAA Annual Convention.

Membership provides meaningful ways to engage with contractor members across the industry while participating in MCAA programs outside of the MCAA Annual Convention.

Important:
Membership does not include eligibility to attend, exhibit, or sponsor the MCAA Annual Convention. Access to the MCAA Annual Convention is reserved for companies that earn Council participation.

Eligibility:

Open to any company providing products or services used within the mechanical contracting industry

No limit on the number of Manufacturer / Supplier members

When You Can Join:

Membership may be joined at any time during the year after April 1, 2026.

Council Participation

Best for:
Current Manufacturer / Supplier members that demonstrate sustained engagement, leadership, and commitment to MCAA and wish to participate in the MCAA Annual Convention.

Council participation represents an advanced level of involvement and is earned and maintained based on demonstrated participation over time.

Eligibility:

Council participation is earned through demonstrated involvement and engagement with MCAA programs and events

Eligibility and availability are reviewed annually in April, based on a rolling review of the prior three years of engagement

Council participation is limited to a maximum of 120

Includes:

All Membership benefits plus eligibility to attend, exhibit, and sponsor the MCAA Annual Convention.

Council Participation: How Eligibility Is Determined

Council Participation is an earned designation intended for Manufacturer / Supplier members that demonstrate sustained, meaningful engagement with MCAA.

Eligibility is reviewed once per year, with consideration given to a member’s overall level of participation and support over the prior three years. Council availability is limited and not guaranteed.

Engagement may include involvement in MCAA programs, events, education, and sponsorship activities that support the association and its contractor members. No single activity or contribution guarantees Council eligibility.

This approach ensures Council participation, reflects long-term commitment and preserves the integrity of participation at the MCAA Annual Convention.

What Manufacturer / Supplier Members Receive

M/S Membership Benefits

Details on MCAA programs, engagement opportunities, and sponsorship options are outlined in the MCAA Sponsorship Prospectus, which provides an overview of how members typically participate across MCAA programs and events.

View the MCAA Sponsorship Prospectus

Membership includes:

Access to MCAA educational resources, programs, and publications

Listing in the MCAA Directory and Virtual Trade Show

Eligibility to Submit

Smart Solutions customer success stories

Product or service training materials

Opportunity to participate in advertising and sponsorship opportunities (excluding the MCAA Annual Convention)

Opportunity to sponsor the MCAA weekly newsletter, the National Update

Event exhibits and event or program sponsorships (excluding the MCAA Annual Convention)

Use of the Manufacturer / Supplier membership logo

Eligibility for Governing Board participation with qualifying total sponsorship support

Council Participation Benefits

Council participation includes all Manufacturer / Supplier Membership benefits plus eligibility to attend, exhibit, and sponsor the MCAA Annual Convention.

Eligibility to attend the MCAA Annual Convention

Eligibility to exhibit and sponsor at the MCAA Annual Convention

Priority preregistration for the MCAA Annual Convention (with qualifying sponsorship or Governing Board participation)

Manufacturer / Supplier Governing Board

Manufacturer / Supplier members whose combined sponsorship and support contributions meet or exceed the MCAA Annual Convention Supporter-level sponsorship value for the current year ($25k in 2026) are eligible to participate on the M/S Governing Board.

Eligible contributions may include event, program, or other qualifying sponsorships across MCAA.

Governing Board members attend the June Manufacturer / Supplier Governing Board Meeting.

The Manufacturer / Supplier Chair and Vice Chair are selected from the Governing Board.

The Chair and Vice Chair serve two-year terms as a voting member of the MCAA Board of Directors

Governing Board members enjoy priority preregistration for the MCAA Annual Convention

For more information about the Manufacturer / Supplier Governing Board, click here.

Dues & Pricing Overview

M/S Membership Dues (required for all members)

$1,000 new membership application fee

$4,000 annual membership dues

Dues are not prorated

Membership term runs April 1 – March 31

Council Participation Fee

$3,000 annual Council participation fee, in addition to Manufacturer / Supplier Membership dues

Council participation fee is not prorated

How to Join

Step 1: Submit a Manufacturer / Supplier Membership Application

When enrollment opens for the 2026-2027 membership term, companies interested in joining MCAA as a Manufacturer / Supplier member begin by submitting a membership application to the national office. Manufacturer / Supplier Membership may be joined at any time during the year after April 1, 2026. Annual dues are not prorated.

Step 2: Application Review

Applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility and alignment with MCAA’s mission and membership standards. Manufacturer / Supplier members shall be corporations, firms and individuals who provide products and/or services to the mechanical contracting industry.

Step 3: Activate Membership

Once approved and dues are paid, Manufacturer / Supplier Membership becomes active and the company gains access to MCAA programs, resources, and engagement opportunities included with membership .

Please note: Manufacturer / Supplier Membership does not include eligibility to attend, exhibit, or sponsor the MCAA Annual Convention.

Questions or Want to Learn More?

If you’re exploring Manufacturer / Supplier Membership and want to better understand engagement opportunities or Council eligibility, we’re happy to help.

For questions about membership, please contact:

Jacinda Matherne
Associate Director, Membership
jmatherne@mcaa.org

For questions about engagement or Council advancement opportunities, or governing board, please contact:

Lesley Ravas
Director, Manufacturer / Supplier
lravas@mcaa.org

We’re happy to help clarify options and opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are exhibit opportunities guaranteed?

No. Some engagement opportunities, including event exhibits, are capacity-limited and subject to availability. MCAA Annual Convention booth space is available only to Council Participants.

Exhibiting is not required to be considered for Council participation. There are multiple ways to stay engaged and demonstrate participation across MCAA programs.

Do I need to exhibit at events to advance to Council participation?

No. Council eligibility is based on overall engagement over a three-year lookback, not on any single activity.

Participation may include a combination of:

Event attendance

Exhibits

Sponsorship

Educational and content contributions

Engagement is highly encouraged and evaluated holistically.

If I meet the engagement criteria, am I guaranteed Council participation?

Meeting eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee advancement.

Council participation is capped at 120 companies, and advancement occurs annually based on available openings. M/S Members who are not advanced in a given membership term are encouraged to remain engaged and will continue to be considered in future cycles.

How often are Council participation decisions made?

Council advancement is reviewed once per year on April 1^st, aligned with the membership renewal cycle and confirmed vacancies.

This approach ensures consistency and fairness for all members.

What does success look like for Manufacturer / Supplier Members?

Manufacturer / Supplier membership provides access to MCAA programs, resources, and engagement opportunities (excluding the MCAA Annual Convention).

Many members find value in participating through education, sponsorship, and industry involvement without pursuing Council participation. Council advancement is one possible path, but it is not the only measure of a successful or valuable membership.

Will participation as a non-member count toward Council eligibility?

During the transition membership term of April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027, some events may allow participation by both members and non-members.

Participation as a non-member does not count toward Council eligibility or advancement consideration.

What happens if a Council member stops participating?

Council participation requires that M/S participants remain actively engaged.

Council participating companies that do not attend the MCAA Annual Convention for two consecutive years will no longer be able to participate in Council activities to ensure Council opportunities remain available to engaged members.

How will I know where I stand for advancement to Council Participation?

Engagement is reviewed annually using consistent criteria applied across all members. Advancement determinations are made at the start of each membership term based on confirmed Council vacancies. Individual scores, rankings, or real-time status updates are not provided. Council eligibility is based on overall engagement over a three-year lookback, not on any single activity.

Engagement may include a combination of:

Event attendance

Exhibits

Sponsorship

Educational and content contributions

Engagement activity is evaluated holistically, tracked for program administration purposes, and is not shared or evaluated outside the annual review cycle.

Can the engagement criteria change?

Engagement criteria may be refined over time to reflect program growth, capacity, and member feedback.

Any updates will be communicated clearly and in advance.

I’m a member. How do I access my benefits?

Click here for instructions on how to submit training resources for our contractor members.

Click here for instructions on how to submit content for a Smart Solutions customer success story with an MCAA contractor member.

Click here for instructions on how to submit content for our Virtual Trade Show.

Click here to access the membership directory.

Click here to download the M/S membership logo.