New Correctional Trade Association Emerges at ACA Conference

GRAPEVINE, Texas — The formation of the Detention Equipment Manufacturers Association was announced at the American Correctional Association winter conference.


DEMA will represent manufacturers of detention products, equipment, systems and components from security electronics and hardware to facility housing units, barriers, ceilings, doors and windows.


Associate membership in DEMA is open to detention equipment contractors and suppliers of ancillary services and upstream products associated with detention equipment products.


The newest operating division of the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers, a Chicago-based trade association, DEMA will focus on educating owners, architects and building professional to keep members abreast evolving technical standards, specifications and testing in the field of detention equipment products, according to officials.