Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Celebrates 100th Anniversary
This year, the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announced the celebration of its 100th anniversary. The centennial milestone will be commemorated during the 2025 BHMA Annual Fall Meeting, taking place Tuesday, October 21 through Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Stateline, Nevada.
This event will honor BHMA’s legacy while looking ahead to the next 100 years. For a century, BHMA has advanced and established standards, codes and certification programs that have shaped the builders hardware industry and supported the safety, security, and performance of commercial and residential buildings across the United States.
What BHMA leadership says
“Reaching 100 years is a testament to the collective contributions of our members and the critical role our standards and certification programs play in driving continuous improvement across the industry,” says Ralph Vasami, Executive Director of BHMA. “We’re proud to honor BHMA’s history at our upcoming Fall meeting where we will showcase not only where we’ve been, but also the exciting direction our industry is heading.”
Highlights of the 100th anniversary
- Virtual museum: A digital experience accessible to members and industry stakeholders, chronicling BHMA’s history and contributions.
- Centennial commemorative book: Featuring archival photos, member reflections, achievements and a historical timeline of BHMA’s journey.
- In-person timeline: A century of BHMA achievements presented at the event via an organized physical timeline.
- Keynote sessions and industry panels: Covering pressing topics in standards development, building codes and hardware innovation.
- Networking opportunities: Bringing together industry leaders, members and partners to celebrate this milestone.
- 100th anniversary gala: A capstone evening event to honor BHMA’s past, celebrate its present and embrace its future.