As anyone who has ever shopped for something of value knows, it’s important to choose carefully so as to ensure you are getting the most from your investment. When shopping for reflective insulation, radiant barrier and Interior radiation control coatings (IRCCs), using a company that makes a formal commitment to adhere to the highest principles of honor in their business and is willing to put themselves in front of their peers to be held to that standard, is a great first step. It’s these companies that are willing to get their hands dirty and make sure their industry’s products are properly testing, ethically promoted, and accurately represented, whether that be through code representation, contractor/building official and even consumer education.
In order to do the work required to meet the highest standard, those excellent companies support and participate in their industry trade association. For the reflective products industries, the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA International) is that organization. No company on their own has the influence or knowledge to do the work, so that’s why members support and work together with peers to do the necessary research, develop proper educational opportunities and information and establish programs and resources to assist those utilizing these products know what to look for and how to protect themselves and get the quality products they are searching for.
If you are this type of company and want the backing of your worldwide association supporting you and your business, RIMA International has made it easy for you. They have developed a Progressive Membership that allows new and smaller companies to join the organization and get involved for two years before making a full financial commitment. This is an opportunity to learn about the different committees, see the different programs and projects in the works, give input and participate in projects of interest and to also bring your own challenges and issues to the group. This is the type of teamwork that brings success for the industry and your business.
This interest in learning and drive for excellence is what sets RIMA International
members apart as the Best in their Field.
Anyone joining in the fourth quarter of 2023 will be a member through the end of 2024 giving you an even longer introductory period. For more information, call (785/424-7115) or e-mail us at rima@rima.net; or learn more online at – https://www.rimainternational.org/members/join/. Let’s work together to protect and grow the reflective products industry. Together we DO make a difference.
“Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.”
– President Theodore Roosevelt