National Cement Silo Association, Chicago, IL December, 1917
THE PURPOSE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SILO ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE TOWER SILOS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC
<p>The Concrete Tower Silo first made its appearance in 1893 and throughout its history, structural engineering and research of one kind or another has been a never ending process. Our mission is to maintain a line of communication with the International Silo Association (ISA) members, dairy organizations, agricultural media sources, governmental agencies, agricultural departments and universities, and all others that affect the silo industry.</p><p><strong>The goals of the ISA have remained unchanged throughout the Association’s history.</strong></p><p>*To mold the silo industry into a responsible and progressive organization devoted to producing quality silos for the benefit of their customers.</p><p>*Create and maintain high building standards and educational tools to promote the proper and safe construction of Tower Silos.</p><p>*To be involved in the production, distribution, building and financial functions of the Tower Silo industry.</p><p>*To keep informed the members and non-members of the silo and feed handling industry on the latest trends in feed storage handling, crop process containers, storage structures, and safety in the industry.</p><p>*Promote the Tower Silo and educate the public to its use and benefit as <u>the most</u> <u>efficient storage method</u>, especially when used in conjunction with feed automation.</p><p>*Educate the public in the proper use of a Tower Silo to ensure the ultimate outcome of high quality feed.</p><p>*To advance the education and research, the promotion and dissemination of information of and about the preserving and the processing of more quality ensilage, and consideration of common intra-industry problems of management and other objectives which are recognized as proper and lawful activities of trade associations.</p><p>*Educate the public on the proper use and maintenance of a Tower Silo to ensure safety.</p><p>*Co-operate with other industries and organizations in the promotion of Tower Silos and establish industry conduct for the greatest economy and efficiency.</p>