See all the ways the American Welding Society can help you advance your skills — and your career.
Drive Growth with AWS Partnership
Drive Growth with AWS Partnership
For distributors in the welding industry, the Welding Distributor Membership offers access to exclusive training programs, sales support, and a network of professionals. Enhance your market position and business outreach through AWS’s trusted platform.
Annual Dues: $555
Membership Benefits
Welding Distributors
Recognizing distributors play a crucial role in the industry, AWS ensures Welding Distributor Corporate Members get industry news and updates, connect with leading welding and equipment manufacturers, and attract new clients through a presence on AWS outlets.
Welding Distributors
Recognizing distributors play a crucial role in the industry, AWS ensures Welding Distributor Corporate Members get industry news and updates, connect with leading welding and equipment manufacturers, and attract new clients through a presence on AWS outlets.
Individual Memberships
These Individual Members receive all of the same great benefits as other Individual Members, and the memberships are owned by the Corporate Member, so they can be reassigned at any time.
Welding Distributor Locator
Raise your customer visibility and industry profile by inclusion on the Welding Distributor List.
Workforce Recruitment
Receive a year-round minimum 10% discount on JobsInWelding.com postings and free-of-charge internship postings for all listings under 60 days.
Marketing
Get a free listing on, and a hyperlink connection from, the AWS website.
Use the AWS Corporate Member logo on corporate website and materials.
Partner Programs
Discounts from our partners cover everything businesses need, from technology and travel to office supplies and shipping.
AWS Corporate Logo
As an AWS Welding Distributor, you’ll be able to use the AWS Corporate Member logo on your website and promotional materials—letting customers and peers know that you support the rich history and high standards of AWS.
Compare at a Glance
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Comparison
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Partner Programs
Plans to Fit Your Business and Budget
AWS Business Memberships were designed to consider the circumstances of our members while offering an array of benefits that add value to any organization. To get more info on which membership works best for you, compare all four categories.
Sustaining Company
Supporting Company
Affiliate Company
Welding Distributor
Dues
$910 Annual
+ $750 One-Time Initiation Fee
+ $750 One-Time Initiation Fee
$455 Annual
$200 Annual
$555 Annual
Individual (Roster) Memberships
10
5
1
5
Individual (Roster) Member Initiation Fee
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Primary Benefit
(Option Choices)
- Additional 10 Roster Members
- eLibrary
- Hard-Copy Library
Note: The hard copy library is available for a one-time $2,020 fee.
(Option Choices)
- Additional 10 Roster Members
- eLibrary
- Hard-Copy Library
Note: The hard copy library is available for a one-time $2,020 fee.
Yes
No
No
No
AWS Online Educational Library – 2 Free Registrations in Select Online Courses
Yes
No
No
No
Welding Distributor Locator List
Yes
No
No
Yes
Local Section Affiliation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Use of AWS Corporate Member Logo
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Strengthening Bonds Through Exclusive Member Benefits
At AWS, we believe that the strength of our members drives the strength of the welding industry. That’s why we’ve partnered with leading companies across a range of sectors to bring you exclusive member-only deals, discounts, and value-added services. These partnerships are designed to support your success and help you continue delivering the high-quality work that powers our industry forward.
Sustaining Company
Supporting Company
Affiliate Company
Welding Distributor
AWS Bookstore
25% Off Non-Member Price
25% Off Non-Member Price
25% Off Non-Member Price
25% Off Non-Member Price
Discounts Through Partner Programs
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Discounts on Shipping and Freight
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Access to Small Business Insurance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Workforce Recruitment
25% Discount,
And 50% Discount On Postings In April and October
And 50% Discount On Postings In April and October
10% Discount
10% Discount
10% Discount
Hyperlink on AWS Website
Included
$100 One-Time Fee
$100 One-Time Fee
$100 One-Time Fee
Corporate Member Recognition
Engraved Plaque
Plaque
Certificate
Plaque
Hear From Our Members
Hear From Our Members
"Being an AWS member gives The Warren Company a certain level of credibility. AWS is a huge standards organization where we can connect with the expertise and resources of other knowledgeable people in our industry. Connecting as a community is so important, because we all learn from each other, which makes us a better resource and asset for our customers."
Riley Warren, Fabrication Manager
The Warren Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I become a corporate member or renew my corporate membership?
Corporate memberships (Sustaining, Supporting, Affiliate, Welding Distributor, and Educational Institution) are managed online through their Primary Contact’s online profile. Before starting a corporate membership application, please verify who will serve as the Primary Contact for your company.
To join as a corporate member, go to AWS Login and click on “Become a Corporate Member.” When prompted, enter the email address for the Primary Contact. If the Primary Contact already has a profile with AWS, they will be prompted to log in. If they do not have a profile, they will be prompted to create one. Once the Primary Contact’s profile is updated or created, they will be presented with corporate membership options and have the opportunity to enter their list of corporate roster members and pay online. Corporate roster members can also be entered later.
To renew a corporate membership, the Primary Contact should go to AWS Login and log in using their email address. From the Membership tab they will see an option for “Manage Corporate Membership”. Memberships become eligible for renewal 4 months before their expiration date. If the company’s membership is eligible for renewal, renewal options will appear. From here, select your renewal option, and follow the screens to complete your renewal and payment.
The most efficient method to join AWS or renew your membership is by completing the online process outlined above. If you cannot complete the process online, and you are applying for a corporate membership, email membership@aws.org to have a PDF application emailed to you.
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How can I update our Corporate roster?
The Primary Contact for the company should go to AWS Login or my.aws.org and log in using their email address. Along the left side select "Membership," and under the "Manage Corporate Membership" section, choose "Corporate Roster".
To add an individual with an existing profile click on “Add Existing Member”. To add an individual without an existing profile click on “Add New Member”. To remove a member click on the trash can icon on the line including their name. Once you have finished making changes, click on “Save Changes”. If you have added more members than your corporate member type allows, you will be prompted to pay for the additional memberships. -
How can my company update its information, including its Primary Contact?
If you would like to change the Primary Contact for a corporate membership contact AWS at membership@aws.org.
To change other company information, the Primary Contact for the company should go to AWS Login or my.aws.org and log in using their email address. Along the left side, select "Membership” and under the "Manage Corporate Membership" section, choose "Update Corporate Membership". Make the necessary changes to the Primary Contact’s information and press "Next." (Please note, this will change the personal information listed under the Primary Contact’s profile.) Finally, make the required changes to the corporate information and press "Next" to process the changes within our system. -
How can we print a Corporate Certificate?
Contact AWS at membership@aws.org to request a corporate membership certificate.