Why Join?
Working together to grow in-mold applications
The In-Mold Decorating Association is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting the adoption and growth of in-mold technologies across global packaging and durable goods markets.
Incorporating in-mold technology in the manufacturing process requires that we all work together to be successful. The In-Mold Decorating Association is the connection point for everyone in the in-mold technology production chain – suppliers, tool builders, printers, molders and brand owners – for collaboration, technical knowledge and market growth.
IMDA membership can have a big impact on the bottom line. The association has partnered to offer significant savings on common expenses. IMDA members receive discounted rates with Grainger (discounts of up to 20% on MRO supplies at US locations), FedEx (discounts of up to 45% on shipping originating in the US) and on freight shipments.
Save on Purchases with Grainger
Grainger – the leading business-to-business distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies – provides aggressive discounting to IMDA members. Members receive savings of 10% to 25% on more than 20 different categories covering over 970,000 SKUs. Customized or factory-direct pricing is available on high-volume, frequently purchased items, and members also receive free freight.
Save on shipping with FedEx
Rely on FedEx for all of your shipping needs and save through the IMDA Member Savings Program. Members receive 45% off FedEx Express and 25% off FedEx Ground. Members currently shipping with FedEx can continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. Don’t have an account? No problem – you can open one.
Save on Shipping with PartnerShip
IMDA members save on shipments with TForce Freight, YRC, XPO, Saia, and many others. These competitive rates are made available through our endorsed shipping provider, PartnerShip®. With this free IMDA member benefit, you’ll reduce your freight costs, easily rate shop between carriers, and get dedicated support from shipping experts. Whether you’re shipping a single pallet or a full truckload, PartnerShip will help you ship smarter.
A successful in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD) or in-mold electronics (IME) project requires expertise at every stop along the supply chain. From tooling design to selection of resins and label material … from label printing to molding … from automation that places the label into the tool and then removes the finished project from the cavity – brand owners and OEMs want to work with experienced professionals who understand the intricacies of in-mold processes.
That’s where the IMDA steps in. Our members ARE the experts. Association membership places your company in the spotlight as an expert in IML, IMD and IME.
In addition, IMDA members have access to shared technical knowledge through the IMDA HelpLinks, an email community only for IMDA members; “Members Only” website access to webinars, surveys and more; and reduced registration to IMDA events.
Ask the HelpLinks
IMDA HelpLinks is an email-driven community developed specifically for IMDA members to share their questions and challenges with other members. IMDA members send their production questions, supply needs or customer challenges to the HelpLinks community email address and the email will go to IMDA members who can respond with ideas and assistance.
IMDA members share their knowledge with visitors to the IMDA booth at tradeshows (like NPE2024 and PACK EXPO International) and receive all sales leads collected, as well as a listing in the Ask the Experts Directory that is shared with those looking for IML, IMD and IME partners. This provides access and exposure you can’t find anywhere else!
We recognize that working together will result in more and better opportunities than trying to go it alone. Having collaboration on large industry-wide issues will allow overall market growth that benefits all members.
We are a member for the networking opportunities within the in-mold decoration industry and the access to valuable resources, such as market insights and educational programs tailored to the needs of IMD professionals.