This year, the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) proudly announces 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, Nev. This special event will honor BHMA’s rich legacy while looking ahead to the next 100 years of innovation and leadership.
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.
“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,” said 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 include:
- 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 today’s most pressing topics in standards development, building codes, and hardware innovation.
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Bringing together industry leaders, members, and partners to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone.
- 100th Anniversary Gala: A capstone evening event to honor BHMA’s past, celebrate its present, and embrace its future.
Contact BHMA for more information about BHMA’s 100th Anniversary or to learn about the 2025 Annual Fall Meeting.
