American Gear Manufacturers Association

Non-profit OrganizationsVirginia, United States11-50 Employees

AGMA is a non-profit industry association of gear manufacturers, consultants, and academicians with a stake in the design, manufacture, and application of gears and related power-transmission components. Founded in 1916, it operates as a member-driven organization that provides programs and services to the gear industry and its customers, supported by a centralized staff in Alexandria, Virginia. Its membership spans the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with gear interests from more than 30 countries.

AGMA holds accreditation from ANSI to write U.S. standards on gearing and serves as the Secretariat for ISO Technical Committee 60, demonstrating its influence on international standards. The organization emphasizes technical advancement through standards development, events, and scholarships, supported by a small professional staff based in Alexandria. In 2025, AGMA merged with the American Bearing Manufacturers Association, broadening its scope within the motion power and bearing sectors.

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