The American Copper Council is a nonprofit trade association representing such segments of the copper industry as copper producers, copper merchants/brokers, copper wire mills and copper scrap dealers. The council was incorporated in 1975 and encompasses 120 member companies. The goal of this association is to educate and inform copper industry leaders of common concerns within the industry through classes and informative meetings. The American Copper Council hosts a biannual event for CEOs and other industry leaders with interests in the copper industry. The events feature open forum panels for discussion and workshops as well as presentations that are geared toward educating members about the current state of the worldwide copper industry.
The International Wrought Copper Council (IWCC) was founded in 1953. This trade association includes members from nations across the globe like Japan, India, the United States, Taiwan, Australia, China as well as a number of nations throughout Europe. The IWCC represents the copper fabricating industry. The goal of this association is to encourage international communication on similar interests within the copper industry. Meetings are held annually to discuss issues and concerns within the industry.
The International Copper Association (ICA) is a gathering of 37 of the leading copper producers around the globe. This trade association was formed in 1989 to promote copper use as well as improve international research and development within the copper industry. The International Copper Association seeks to inform people of the importance of copper and the impact it has on the world as a whole. This organization promotes copper use throughout the world. The ICA focuses on the end uses of copper such as copper for cable and wire, copper for plumbing systems, and copper for industrial as well as architectural applications.