About PIMA
The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) is the national trade association that represents polyiso insulation manufacturers and suppliers to the polyiso industry. PIMA advances the use of polyiso insulation and is one of the nation’s foremost industry advocates for energy-efficient practices and policies and had been recognized by both the Evironmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Sustainable Building Industries Council for advocacy and products that both contribute to this country’s efforts to promote energy efficiency and combat global warming.

Mission
PIMA is the unified voice of the rigid polyiso industry and a proactive advocate for safe, cost-effective, sustainable and energy efficient construction. PIMA membership promotes the polyiso industry through leadership, advocacy and education.

Who we are
PIMA’s membership includes polyiso insulation manufacturers and suppliers to the polyiso industry. PIMA works to represent the public policy interests of polyiso manufacturers and suppliers at the local, national, and international level, while advancing the message of high performance building construction. For a list of PIMA members, associate members, and affiliate members, visit PIMA Members.

Initiatives
As an award-winning association, PIMA has been a leader of programs and supporter of legislation, playing an important role in a variety of public initiatives including:

Education: PIMA publishes technical bulletins and other educational materials to increase the building industry’s understanding of product benefits.

Product Development: PIMA, in partnership with other organizations, has performed joint research and development of standards and product improvements.

Recognized Leadership: PIMA is both a national and international advocate of energy efficiency programs. PIMA members and staff serve in leadership roles in key energy efficiency advocacy organizations, and PIMA staff have served  in advisory roles to key governmental agencies on issues ranging from ozone depletion to climate change.

Legislative Support: PIMA has been a tireless advocate for enhanced state energy codes and other government policies that motivate building owners and contractors to heighten building envelope performance and has strongly supported legislative policy to encourage federal tax incentives for energy efficient commercial buildings.

Partnering for a sustainable future
PIMA works with representatives from all sectors of the building industry and a variety of trade organizations and environmental advocates to support policies that promote safe, cost-effective, sustainable, and energy-efficient construction.  Our partners include: