Riemer Credit Associations
Founded in 1965, Riemer Reporting Service is the nation's largest independent company devoted primarily to business credit network services.
Our credit associations cover a wide variety of industries, from automotive OEM to sporting goods; from electronics to hearth products. Most of the 1,500 member companies are manufacturers or exclusive national distributors.
Please note: The Bylaws of each group spell out specific requirements for membership. The information below provides only a general outline.
Building/Housing
Cincinnati Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Credit Association Wholesale distributors of HVACR parts and equipment
Cleveland Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Credit Association Wholesale distributors of HVACR parts and equipment
Columbus Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Credit Association Wholesale distributors of HVACR parts and equipment
Dayton Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Credit Association Wholesale distributors of HVACR parts and equipment
National Aluminum Credit Group Producers of primary aluminum or continuous cast aluminum sheet products
National Fiberglass Credit Association Manufacturers or distributors of fiberglass, polyester resin, or related materials
National Insulation Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of insulation or related products selling and extending credit to accounts in the industrial, commercial, residential and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industries
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Commercial/Industrial Markets
Cincinnati/Dayton Metals Credit Association Members must be classified as manufacturers, stocking distributors, or producers of metal products directly or through a parent or affiliated company.
Cincinnati Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Credit Association Wholesale distributors of HVACR parts and equipment
Cleveland Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Credit Association Wholesale distributors of HVACR parts and equipment
Columbus Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Credit Association Wholesale distributors of HVACR parts and equipment
Dayton Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Credit Association Wholesale distributors of HVACR parts and equipment
ECM National Credit Group Industrial manufacturers of semi-conductors and electronic components selling to computer, automotive, telecommunications, and other manufacturers and distributors
Industrial Metals Credit Group Members warehouse and supply ferrous or non-ferrous metal products, directly or through a parent or an affiliated company
National Cement Credit Association Companies engaged in the business of manufacturing Portland-type cement and/or concrete admixtures
National Plastic/PVC Film Credit Association Manufacturers and distributors of plastic and PVC film
National Security Manufacturers Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors selling security-related products to the professional and consumer security markets
Credit Association of Power Equipment & Energy Suppliers Manufacturers of power transmission equipment selling and extending credit to industrial aftermarket and OEM manufacturers
Regional Metals Credit Association Metal companies with processing equipment and offices, distribution, and permanent owned or leased private warehouse facilities, selling accounts in the mid-states area
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Computer Industry
ECM National Credit Group Industrial manufacturers of semi-conductors and electronic components selling to computer, automotive, telecommunications, and other manufacturers and distributors
National Microcomputer Credit Association Manufacturers and large national distributors of computer and peripheral hardware, business software, and related products, selling primarily to dealers
National Video Software Manufacturers Credit Association Manufacturers selling to the video software industry or national distributors of video software
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Consumer Electronics
Auto Sound/Electronic Accessories Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of auto sound, security devices, and other electronic accessories selling to electronics outlets and distributors
National Audio Manufacturers Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of consumer electronics, appliances, and related products selling to electronics chains, dealers, distributors, and specialty stores
National Music & Sound Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors selling music and sound equipment to the professional market
National Security Manufacturers Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors selling security-related products to the professional and consumer security markets
National Video Software Manufacturers Credit Association Manufacturers selling to the video software industry or national distributors of video software
SHEMCA (Specialty Home Entertainment Manufacturers Credit Association) Manufacturers of high-end home electronics and related installation products selling to specialty audio dealers and custom installers
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Entertainment
National Licensors Credit Association Companies (licensors) which enter into contracts with manufacturers (licensees) to use licensed properties on their products
National Music & Sound Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors selling music and sound equipment to the professional market
National Recorded Music Credit Association National distributors of recorded music selling to jobbers and retailers
National Software Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of educational and entertainment computer software and related products selling primarily to distributors
National Studio Operations Credit Association Suppliers supporting studio operations and facilities
National Television Credit Association—Domestic and International Members license rights to television programming, on a cash and barter basis, to free TV and basic cable markets
National Video Software Manufacturers Credit Association Manufacturers selling to the video software industry or national distributors of video software
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International
National Television Credit Association—Domestic and International Members license rights to television programming, on a cash and barter basis, to free TV and basic cable markets
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C.A.S.H.—Cable & Ad Sales History The Association is an independent group of cable programming, cable broadcast, or cable distribution networks, and online publishers. The C.A.S.H. gorup has three separate sub-groups: Online Advertising, Cable Distribution, and Cable Advertising.
National Licensors Credit Association Companies (licensors) which enter into contracts with manufacturers (licensees) to use licensed properties on their products
National Recorded Music Credit Association National distributors of recorded music selling to jobbers and retailers
National Television Credit Association—Domestic and International Members license rights to television programming, on a cash and barter basis, to free TV and basic cable markets
National Video Software Manufacturers Credit Association Manufacturers selling to the video software industry or national distributors of video software
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National Music & Sound Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors selling music and sound equipment to the professional market
National Studio Operations Credit Association Suppliers supporting studio operations and facilities
National Video Credit Managers Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of video equipment, blank tape, and related accessories, selling to broadcasters, production houses, television studios, and duplicators
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Medical and Health
Prescription Foot Orthotic Laboratory Association All firms, partnerships, and corporations whose primary business is to operate a prescription foot orthotics laboratory. Credit group membership is limited to PFOLA members.
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Professional Electronics
National Music & Sound Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors selling music and sound equipment to the professional market
National Video Credit Managers AssociationManufacturers and exclusive national distributors of video equipment, blank tape, and related accessories, selling to broadcasters, production houses, television studios, and duplicators
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Publishers
C.A.S.H.—Cable & Ad Sales History
The Association is an independent group of cable programming, cable broadcast, or cable distribution networks, and online publishers. The C.A.S.H. group has three separate sub-groups: Online Advertising, Cable Distribution and Cable Advertising.
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Recreational
National Athletic Footwear Credit Association Domestic-headquartered manufacturers and major distributors of foreign-headquartered manufacturers of sporting goods and athletic footwear
National Bicycle Credit Association Manufacturers and distributors of bicycles, parts, and accessories selling to retailers
Club and Racquet Credit Association Manufacturers, importers, or exclusive national distributors in the tennis and golf industries
Motorsports Credit Association Manufacturers and suppliers of motorsports equipment, accessories, and related products representing off-road, street, snow, and water segments
National Nordic/Backpacking Credit Association Manufacturers, importers, and national distributors of Nordic ski and backpacking products selling and extending credit to accounts in the sporting goods industry
National Organization of Soccer Credit Account Managers Domestic-headquartered manufacturers of soccer/lacrosse equipment selling to sporting retailers and mass merchants
National Paddle Sports Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of canoes, kayaks, accessories, and related products to dealers across the country
National Pedal & Spoke Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of bicycles and related accessories selling to bicycle shops
National Ski Suppliers Credit Association Manufacturers, importers, and national distributors of ski and snowboard products selling to retailers and mass merchants
National Surfing Products Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of surfing-related products selling to sun and surf shops
Outdoor Products Credit Association Manufacturers of products selling to the hunting, fishing, and camping markets
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Retail Markets
Canadian Outing Products Credit Association Manufacturers selling to accounts in the Canadian hunting, fishing, and camping markets
Club and Racquet Credit Association Manufacturers, importers, or exclusive national distributors in the tennis and golf industries
Credit Association of Footwear Executives Shoe manufacturers, importers, factoring companies, wholesalers, and management service companies primarily engaged in the sale of branded footwear
Hearth Products Credit Association Manufacturers, importers, and national distributors of fireplace, stove, and barbecue equipment
International Housewares Association (IHA) Credit Group Manufacturers or manufacturers’ exclusive distributors of consumer housewares products. Members of this group must also hold membership in the International Housewares Association
Mass Merchandisers Suppliers Credit Association Manufacturers sell directly to mass merchandisers, defined as multi-outlet operations selling a variety of products to consumers
Motorsports Credit Association Manufacturers and suppliers of motorsports equipment, accessories, and related products representing off-road, street, snow, and water market segments
National Athletic Footwear Credit Association Domestic-headquartered manufacturers and major distributors of foreign-headquartered manufacturers of sporting goods and athletic footwear
National Bicycle Credit Association Manufacturers and distributors of bicycles, parts, and accessories selling to retailers
National Nordic/Backpacking Credit Association Manufacturers, importers, and national distributors of Nordic ski and backpacking products selliing and extending credit to accounts in the sporting goods industry
National Organization of Soccer Credit Account Managers Domestic-headquartered manufacturers of soccer/lacrosse equipment selling to sporting retailers and mass merchants
National Ski Suppliers Credit Association Manufacturers, importers, and national distributors of ski and snowboard products selling to retailers and mass merchants
National Softgoods Credit Association Manufacturers of apparel, footwear, fashion accessories, and cosmetic products
National Surfing Products Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of surfing-related products selling to sun and surf shops
Outdoor Products Credit Association Manufacturers of products selling to the hunting, fishing, and camping markets
Western Industry Credit Organization Manufacturers, importers and factoring companies primarily engaged in the sale of and credit extension for western industry related products such as tack, apparel, jewelry, boots, hats, furniture, giftware and horse/rider products
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Service
National Apparel & Footwear Customer Service Group Riemer Reporting Service's only non-credit group, this association is dedicated to the needs of the Customer Service function within the apparel, footwear, and accessories industries
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Sporting Goods
Club and Racquet Credit Association Manufacturers, importers, or exclusive national distributors in the tennis and golf industries
Motorosports Credit Association Manufacturers and suppliers of motorsports equipment, accessories, and related products representing off-road, street, snow, and water market segments
National Athletic Footwear Credit Association Domestic-headquartered manufacturers and major distributors of foreign-headquartered manufacturers of sporting goods and athletic footwear
National Bicycle Credit Association Manufacturers and distributors of bicycles, parts, and accessories selling to retailers
National Nordic/Backpacking Credit Association Manufacturers, importers, and national distributors of Nordic ski and backpacking products selling and extending credit to accounts in the sporting goods industry
National Organization of Soccer Credit Account Managers Domestic-headquartered manufacturers of soccer/lacrosse equipment selling to sporting retailers and mass merchants
National Paddle Sports Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of canoes, kayaks, accessories, and related products to dealers across the country
National Pedal & Spoke Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of bicycles and related accessories selling to bicycle shops
National Ski Suppliers Credit Association Manufacturers, importers, and national distributors of ski and snowboard products selling to retailers and mass merchants
National Surfing Products Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of surfing-related products selling to sun and surf shops
Outdoor Products Credit Association Manufacturers of products selling to the hunting, fishing, and camping markets
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Toys/Juvenile/Art Items
National Software Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of educational and entertainment computer software and related products selling primarily to distributors
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Transportation/Automotive
ABCD Motor Credit Association Manufacturers of original equipment selling to the transportation industry
Auto Sound/Electronic Accessories Credit Association Manufacturers and exclusive national distributors of auto sound, security devices, and other electronic accessories selling to electronics outlets and distributors
ECM National Credit Group Industrial manufacturers of semi-conductors and electronic components selling to computer, automotive, telecommunications, and other manufacturers and distributors
Credit Association of Power Equipment & Energy Suppliers Manufacturers of power transmission equipment selling and extending credit to industrial aftermarket and OEM manufacturers
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