Membership
In these times of change and commercial uncertainty, there has never been a better time to join the ICA.
Why join?
The ICA is the largest arbitral body in the cotton industry and the umbrella that protects the vast majority of the cotton trade. There are many benefits to becoming a member - here are some of them:
- Membership can help reduce the risks inherent in the cotton trade and provide protection for you and your business
- With more than 300 members, including the
world's major cotton companies, you become part of a diverse group -
supported by industry professionals, who all share the same ethos: to
promote equitable trading, contract sanctity and integrity
- You gain access to networking and business
promotion opportunities plus a range of key information and discounted
services, including:
- Arbitration - with no application fee and reduced stamping costs
- Laboratory testing
- Training programmes and trade events
- Free copies of the ICA Bylaws & Rules, Articles, default list, value differences and cautionary notices are available to you
- You can help drive industry standards by participating in ICA international forums
- Your industry profile will be lifted – with networking and business promotion opportunities, listings in the ICA members’ directory and on our website
Who can join and what will it cost?
From cotton growing and spinning to insurance and shipping, any firm or individual directly or indirectly involved in the cotton trade can apply for ICA membership. There are four membership categories to choose from, depending on you and your type of organisation.
Click here for more information.
How can you join?
Once you have decided the category of membership you would like to apply for, all you need to do is complete and return an application form.
Click here to download an application form.
Who else is a member?
With more than 300 members, the ICA benefits from the support of key industry members that represent a wide range of countries and industry sectors - including the world's major cotton companies.
Click on the links below to download more information:
- 2009 ICA Membership Directory & Annual Review
- List of registered firms - by country
- List of registered firms - by name
- List of individual members