Benefits
REMSA membership can help your company grow, stay informed, and have a competitive edge in the railway industry.
The Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) offers a wide range of benefits to its members, particularly those involved in the railway maintenance-of-way sector. Here are some of the key benefits of being a REMSA member:
1. Networking Opportunities
- Industry Connections: REMSA membership connects companies with key stakeholders in the rail industry, including suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, and railroads.
- Networking Events: Members have access to various industry events and trade shows, such as Railway Interchange, where they can build relationships with potential clients, partners, and decision-makers in the railway industry, and NAMRC Supplier Showcases, one-night networking events and dinners in Class I railroad cities.
2. Business Growth and Exposure
- Exhibition Opportunities: REMSA members can exhibit their products and services at prominent industry events and trade shows. This exposure allows members to showcase their innovations to a targeted audience of industry professionals.
- Online Member Directory: Members are listed in the REMSA online directory, giving their business visibility to other members, railroads, and industry partners seeking suppliers or services.
- Promotion: Members can have their company's news, achievements, and products highlighted in REMSA’s newsletters, social media, and other publications, increasing their market visibility.
3. Government Advocacy
- Legislative Representation: REMSA actively advocates for its members in front of Congress, government agencies, and regulatory bodies. Members benefit from having their interests represented on key issues such as infrastructure investment, regulation, and safety standards.
- Policy Updates: REMSA provides regular updates on regulatory and legislative changes that impact the rail industry, keeping members informed of developments that may affect their businesses.
4. Event Participation and Exposure
- Member Rates for Events: Members receive discounts on registration fees for REMSA-produced conferences, trade shows, and other events. This allows them to participate in industry gatherings at a lower cost.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Members often get first priority for event space and sponsorship opportunities at large events, ensuring they have the best possible presence at key industry functions.
5. Career Network
- REMSA has an interactive job board, Career Network. The Career Network offers REMSA members and their employees easy-to-use and highly targeted resources for online employment connections. Members can use the Career Network to reach a talented and qualified pool of candidates. Employers can post jobs online, search for qualified candidates based on specific job criteria and create an online resume agent to email qualified candidates.
6. Publications and Communications
- Industry Newsletters: Members receive regular newsletters that provide insights into the latest trends, technological advancements, and industry updates.
- Access to Research: Members have access to publications and case studies that highlight successful projects and innovative solutions in rail maintenance.
7. Recognition and Awards
- Industry Awards: REMSA recognizes outstanding contributions by its members through awards and accolades. This helps to boost a company’s credibility and visibility within the industry.
- Scholarships: REMSA awards two scholarships annually, an undergraduate scholarship, open to employees of member companies and their families, as well as a Railway Engineering Education Scholarship, offering financial assistance to students pursuing education to allow them to work and grow their career in the rail construction industry.
