Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Information

Founded in 1925 as the Hardware Manufacturer’s Statistical Association, the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) is the trade association for North American manufacturers of commercial builders hardware. BHMA is involved in standards, code and life safety regulations and other activities that specifically impact builders hardware. More than 80 percent of all U.S. manufacturers of builders hardware are BHMA members. Together these companies produce the vast majority of the hardware items used in the nation’s commercial and institutional buildings -- from hinges and locks to door controls and exit devices. Any organization that manufactures and sells builders hardware in the United States is eligible for Association membership. For a list of BHMA standards and their scopes, please visit: http://buildershardware.com/bhma-standards