Air Movement And Control Association
The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA; pronounced 'Am'-'Cah') is a nonprofit organization that creates standards for, tests, and rates Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment. It is best known for its fan ratings, but it also is involved with dampers, louvers, outside air grilles, air curtains, and other "air-side" HVAC equipment.
The AMCA headquarters is located at 30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 USA.
Read more about Air Movement And Control Association: Membership and Activities, Certified Ratings Program, Publications and Standards, Testing Laboratory, History
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