The International Special Tooling & Machining Association (lSTMA) is an international association representing 22 Special Tooling and Machining Associations throughout the world.

Collectively, ISTMA member associations represent over 8,000 companies and over 120 billion U.S. dollars in annual sales. ISTMA World is responsible for the central coordination and organization of all intemational activities.

Vision: The International Special Tooling & Machining Assocation (ISTMA) will be the center of expertise of the worldwide special tooling and precision machining industry.

Mission: To help national industry associations and their member companies achieve business success in the global economy through advocacy, networking, infomation, programs and services.

Objectives: -to enhance the reputation of the industry and its employees;

-to maintain contacts and provide a channel of communication between its members;

-to defend the interests of its members with regard to international organizations, authorities and other associations;
-to promote the efficiency and profitability of the firms within their member associations;

-to review the training and educational standards for the skilled workers employed by the industry, particularly in times of rapid technological changes;

-to establish standard recommendations for the standard tooling components on a wordwide basis;
-to ensure the pathway to the future with the promotion of sustainable development.