INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS.

ASC is a non-profit international trade association which provides opportunities for dialogue, education, advancement and improvement of all aspects of the adhesive and sealant industry.

AKTRIN FURNITURE INFORMATION CENTER, 151 Randall St., Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1P5. (905) 845-3474. FAX (905)845-7459. Contact: Stefan Wille, pres.

AKTRIN is a report uniting and international consulting firm fully dedicated to the furniture industry. The company has been in existence since 1985 and maintains offices in the U.S and Canada, Representatives and affiliates are located throughout the world.

AKTRIN INC., 164 S. Main St. #307, High Point, NC 27260. (336) 841-8535. FAX: (336) 841-5435. WEB: www.furniture-info.com. Contact: Carlene Damba, dir. of operations.

An independent institution dedicated to the residential and office furniture industries, suppliers and distributors. Also, AKTRIN provides customized information services and publishes a reference handbook covering market analysis, finance, governmental regulations and statistical tables.

ALBERTA FOREST PRODUCTS ASSN. (AFPA), #200-11738 Kingsway Ave., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5G 0X5. (780) 452-2841. FAX (708) 455-0505. WEB: www.abforoslprod.org. Contact: Garry Leithead, exec. dir.

The AFPA is a non-profit industry-funded association representing the lumber, pant board; pulp and paper and secondary manufacturers in Alberta. The services provided include lumber grading, government affairs, safety, transportation, offshore marketing and public affairs.

AMERICAN BOILER MFRS. ASSN (ABMA), 950 N. Glebe Road, Ste. 160, Arlington, VA 22203. (703) 522-7350. FAX: (703) 522-2665. WEB: www.abma.com. Contact: Randy Rawson, pres.

ABMA represents manufacturers of commercial, industrial and utility boilers and fuel-burning equipment, as well as suppliers to the industry.