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Founded in 1966, the American Subcontractors Association is a nonprofit, national membership trade association of more than 5,400 subcontractors, specialty trade contractors and suppliers in the construction industry. It charters local chapters and state organizations across the United States. The association provides members with various services that include advocacy, communication, connectivity, education and stewardship. It expands and markets the National Business Practices Interchange. The American Subcontractors Association educates members about constructor certification and promotes professionalism by certification through trade-specific programs that benefit the construction industry. It also develops a model code of ethics for construction subcontracting firms.

National Trade Productions, established in 1976, manages, organizes and promotes trade fairs, educational conferences, shows and events throughout the United States. The company operates through its various divisions, including managed shows, creative solutions group and proprietary shows. The services offered by the company include creative designing, sales and marketing solutions, Web site development, flash and print productions, operations and logistics management, and conference promotion and registration. Its client s list include Intelligent Transportation Society of America, Trade Show Exhibitors Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, Spatial Technologies Industry Association, American Society of Plumbing Engineers, American Occupational Therapy Association and American Public Works Association. National Trade Productions is headquartered in Alexandria, Va.