Everything You
Wanted To Know about FISA
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often — from what our acronym actually stands for, to who can join, to how membership works. Tap any question below to expand its answer.
FISA stands for the Food Industry Suppliers Association.
The first F for Food represents the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, biotech and chemical industries we serve. The I for Industry represents the manufacturing aspect of these industries; we focus on the manufacturing equipment used to make their products. S represents the supplier industry — both Distributors and Manufacturers of the equipment used in those manufacturing processes. And A stands for Association, as we are an international not-for-profit trade association.
It's pronounced FEE-sa — sounds like VISA with a little Southern flair.
FISA membership is open to three types of companies that serve the hygienic processing industries:
Distributors Manufacturers Associate Members
Distributors — companies that distribute equipment and supplies to the hygienic processing industries (food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, biotech, chemical, etc.).
Manufacturers — companies that manufacture the equipment used in those hygienic processing industries.
Associate Members — companies that supply goods or services to either Distributor or Manufacturer members of FISA.
No. All members of FISA receive the same benefits, regardless of category.
The only distinction: only Distributor and Manufacturer members are eligible to be elected to the FISA Board of Directors.
FISA's fiscal year ends June 30. Membership renewals are due by July 1 each year.
No. FISA membership is a corporate membership, so all employees and locations of the member company are covered under a single membership.
Joining FISA is simple:
1. Click the Join button on the FISA homepage to access the online membership application.
2. Complete the application with your company information.
3. Submit your annual dues by credit card to complete the process.
Once your application is received and dues are processed, you'll be a member of FISA — with immediate access to all member benefits.
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