Membership Information
Membership in the Institute shall consist of any legal entity of whatever form, including subsidiaries or divisions thereof, having as a principal function the manufacture of a significant quantity of one or more plumbing industry products that are marketed and sold within the territorial limits of the NAFTA countries. These members shall have full voting rights and all other rights and privileges of Institute membership. For the purpose of these Bylaws, "manufacture" shall include the following: the production of industry products by the transformation of raw or prepared materials, or the addition of value to or assembly of industry products from parts manufactured by others if said parts use molds, or tooling, or other equipment supplied, or owned, or specially designed by or for the party doing the assembling.
Member Services
PMI provides a forum where plumbing industry companies can meet to discuss topics that affect the industry and its consumers - from safe drinking water to water conservation to safety in the bathroom. In order to discuss these issues, PMI members have to be kept up-to-date on developments, so it is out of necessity that much of what PMI does relates to communication. Communication plays a paramount role in the Institute, whether it is communication among members, legislators and regulators, or communication with the public.
Participation in PMI affords members the opportunity to work with other manufacturers to positively effect changes in the industry. Its membership constitutes a strong voice on legislative & regulatory matters, plumbing & building codes and standards, water conservation and provides marketing and management information to its members and the industry.