As a member of several prominent industry associations, Steel & O’Brien benefits from the opportunities they afford our employees, including education and training, networking with other industry professionals, gaining quick access to industry developments, learning best practices, and exchanging ideas.
Industry Affiliations
Learning, Sharing and Networking with Others
3-A. The 3-A symbol is used to identify equipment that meets 3-A Sanitary Standards for design and fabrication. Design criteria for equipment and processing systems were developed using a modern consensus process based on ANSI requirements to promote acceptance by the USDA, FDA and state regulatory authorities.
ASME BPE Committees. Some Steel & O’Brien employees are members of various committees. ASME BPE is the leading standard on how to design and build equipment and systems used in the production of biopharmaceuticals. https://www.asme.org/codes-standards/find-codes-standards/bpe-bioprocessing-equipment-(1)
Brewers Association. The Brewers Association is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association. The association is an organization of brewers, for brewers and by brewers. More than 5,200 U.S. brewery members and 46,000 members of the American Homebrewers Association are joined by members of the allied trade, beer wholesalers, retailers, individuals, other associate members and the Brewers Association staff to make up the Brewers Association.
Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance (BNMA). Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance (BNMA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) association representing over 180 businesses and organizations across Western New York. The BNMA is a catalyst of innovation, a champion for education, and a builder of partnerships that keep manufacturing in Western New York moving forward.
FISA. FISA is the trade association dedicated to promoting distribution in serving hygienic processing industries. FISA strengthens and grows its member companies through relationships, connectivity, and education. https://www.fisanet.org/
Northeast Dairy Suppliers Association, Inc. Dedicated to the growth and advancement of the dairy industry, members include international businesses and small, family-owned companies that distribute goods and services to the dairy industry. https://neastda.org/
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). The WCMA serves dairy processors and their industry supplier partners as a strong policy advocate, networking hub and trusted source for education and information. https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/
