ISTM has been formed in 1982 gathering the most important local toolmakers aiming professional support for toolmaking industry, sharing knowledge and experience, establish contacts and networking with international experts and the development of Mould and Die Sector in the country.
ISTM joins approximately 100 associated members and its current activities includes, among others, technological support to companies, industry promotional activities, networking, training activities and publication of books, articles and a specialized magazine.
Additional information on: www.toolmaker.ir
Source : ISTMA Web Site
About ISTMA :
The International Special Tooling & Machining Association (ISTMA) is an international association representing 19 special tooling and machining Associations throughout the world. Collectively, ISTMA member associations represent over 8,000 companies and over $40 billion U.S. dollars in annual sales. ISTMA World is in charge of the central coordination and organization of all international activities.
For over twenty-five years, a firm partnership for stamping tools, die and mould making, precision machining, and special machines has evolved. Be it a toolmaker in Tokyo, a mould maker in Barcelona, a machinist in Canada, or a special machine builder in the United States, the industry associations, member companies, and employees benefit from ISTMA membership.
Vision
The International Special Tooling & Machining Association (ISTMA) will be the center of expertise of the worldwide special tooling and precision machining industry.
Mission
To help national industry associations and their member companies achieve business success in the global economy through advocacy, networking, information, programs and services.
Objectives
– to enhance the reputation of the industry and its employees;
– to maintain contacts and provide a channel of communication between its members;
– to defend the interests of its members with regard to international organizations, authorities and other associations;
– to promote the efficiency and profitability of the firms within their member associations;
– to review the training and educational standards for the skilled workers employed by the industry, particularly in times of rapid technological changes;
– to establish standard recommendations for the standard tooling components on a worldwide basis
ISTMA provides information, advice, guidance and assistance within the previous framework. But ISTMA does not pursue matters of a purely commercial nature.
The members of the Association shall cooperate on a friendly basis. The problems of the industry shall be treated in a spirit of voluntary cooperation based on good intention and with an open-minded exchange of views, in such a way that solutions are developed by mutual agreement. Paramount importance is attached to the exchange of experience between the members.
