The Canadian Hardware and Housewares Manufacturers Association (CHHMA), has been serving the Hardware and Housewares industry for over 40 years. Initially, CHHMA was a lobby group formed to represent the interests of manufacturers to government and retail/distributor customers. Today, CHHMA enjoys a growing membership, which is comprised of over 270 companies. While lobby efforts are still a major part of the Association's mandate, CHHMA has several active committees involved in adding value to a CHHMA membership. Throughout the year, CHHMA hosts numerous business functions, social events and networking opportunities. In addition, the Association is constantly searching for, and developing new ways to reduce the member's cost of doing business through programs such as: reduced telephone, long distance and cellular phone rates e-commerce discounts program special freight and courier rates member employee benefit plan  Other valuable programs include: industry trends and reports statistics surveys web-based information tools Canadian Hardware & Housewares Manufacturers Association 1335 Morningside Ave., Suite 101, Scarborough, ON M1B 5M4 Telephone: (416) 282-0022 Fax: (416) 282-0027