
The Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS)
Trade Association was evolved from the American Recreational
Equipment Association in February 1994.
AIMS International, Ltd. is “Dedicated to Continuing
Safety in the Amusement Industry” as was our
predecessors.
The Associations purpose is to Establish communications
and foster working relations using the highest degree
of professionalism with other Amusement Industry Trade
Associations, Local, State, and Federal Government
Entities in order to promote and preserve the prosperity
of the Amusement Industry.
This is accomplished by promoting safety in the Amusement
Industry through the Associations, Annual Safety Seminar,
Speaking at Industry Functions, Participating in the
Development of Safety Standards for the Amusement
Industry, Establish Working Relations with Local,
State, and Federal Government Entities, Establish
Cooperative and Working Relations with other Amusement
Industry Trade Associations, Amusement Park Owners
and Operators, Concessionaires, Equipment Manufacturers
and Suppliers, Carnivals, Fairs, Water parks, Family
Fun Centers, and other segments of the Amusement,
Entertainment, Leisure, and Recreation Industry.
AIMS International, Ltd., provides a Scholarship
Fund to assist in funding industry personnel whom
otherwise could not participate and attend the associations
Annual Safety Seminar. This Annual Safety Seminar
is conducted by association members to promote safety
through classroom instruction and hands on training.
The Association also provides Certification Testing
for Amusement Industry personnel as another means
of establishing and promoting safety standards in
the Amusement Industry.
AIMS International, Ltd., consists of manufacturers,
suppliers, organizations, and individuals that have
a deep and abiding interest in supplying products
or services to the Amusement Industry.
The Association is managed by an executive board and staff that are responsible for promoting
the welfare of the membership as well as maintaining
all Association Records. The Association is headed
by a Board of Directors and an Executive Board consisting of
five members,
including the President, 1st. Vice President, 2nd.
Vice President, 3rd. Vice President, Treasurer and Past
President.
AIMS International, Ltd. continually serves the Amusement
Industry by monitoring and working on issues that
affect manufacturers and suppliers in the amusement
industry. We monitor significant developments
that affect our members such as: government regulations
including ADA, EPA, OSHA, NEC, and CPSC as well as
legislation including product liability reform and
amusement ride design, manufacturing, and inspection
laws. AIMS International participates and provides
input to our members for the development of standards
including ASTM-F24 and international amusement ride
safety standards.
AIMS International, Ltd., annually represents its
members at Amusement Industry Trade Shows in order
to provide additional exposure of products and services
that are provided by our membership.
The Association consists of qualified American and
International Entities that are actively engaged in
the design, manufacture, production, sales, and service
to the Amusement, Entertainment, Leisure, and Recreation
Industry.
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