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Product Focus

The Masonry & Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute (SMI) serves the needs of AEM member manufacturers of masonry, concrete and hand-held saws, core drills and wire saws.

Mission

SMI's mission is to gather and disseminate industry information regarding safety issues, standards and safety codes; research and prepare technical information on the most desirable and efficient methods of sawing and abrading material; and provide information concerning care of the equipment for maximum utility and safety.

To go to a list of SMI members, with links to their respective corporate web sites, click here.

Bureau Activities

SMI members meet periodically to address common diamond and abrasive cutting industry issues, to positively impact machine safety and provide input on relevant national and international standards.

Market Statistics Program - SMI members have participated in a confidential market statistics program, reporting North American sales data for 9 product categories on a monthly basis. That program is currently suspended.

AEM Staff Contact
Russell Hutchison
414-298-4118