The Value of IME Membership
No matter where you stand in the value chain, IME welcomes you! IME membership provides value to you and your company by
keeping you informed, compliant, and competitive in the commercial explosives industry while also contributing to the
overall safety and advancement of the field.
Membership in IME means a seat at the table when discussing key issues with regulators, lawmakers, and the media. As an
IME member, you demonstrate your commitment to the safety and security of the commercial explosives industry while
enhancing your company’s credibility and reputation.
When you join IME, you and your employees will have opportunities to collaborate on key issues and make a positive
impact on policies that align with today’s business environment.
IME has served as a forum to unite the industry behind one voice to create positive change over the last century, and we’re
laying the foundation for our industry’s future.
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IME Membership Categories
Regular Members
Companies that manufacture commercial explosives and ammonium nitrate used in commercial explosives are considered Regular Members. Annual dues are based upon a three-year average of annual domestic commercial sales in the United States and Canada proportional to IME’s annual budget. Regular Members appoint one voting representative to the Board of Governors.
Associate Members
Companies that store, transport, use or distribute explosives, produce blasting agents, manufacture equipment used for commercial explosives, demilitarize explosives, or provide other related services, such as consulting or insurance, are considered to be Associate Members. Annual dues are based on a tiered scale reflecting total sales of the previous year related to the activities for which they are eligible for membership. Each associate member appoints one representative on the Board of Governors, and there is one voting Associate Member Governor for every five Associate Members.
Academic Members
Our newest membership category, Academic Members, are institutions that exist for the primary purposes of:
- Education in disciplines relevant to the commercial explosives industry
- Research and development efforts that advance the safety and security of commercial explosives. This includes universities and government-funded laboratories.
