The Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) was established in 1962 as a non-profit organization which represents the industrial sector in Jordan. ACI's membership totals around 8000 varying in size from large, medium and small enterprises. The (ACI) also forms and develops a framework to crystallize the industrial point of view of its members in economic issues in general and industrial issues, in particular, where the Chamber cooperates with the ministries and relevant government economic planning, especially with regard to industry, in coordination with the Jordan Chamber of Industry. The Chamber contributes in the membership of boards of trustees and in the management of many institutions involved in economic and social development, training and scientific research. It holds many of cooperation and twining agreements with various Arab and Foreign Chambers. The Chamber aims within the geographical jurisdiction to look after the interests of all industrial enterprises and institutions associated with crafts. It has closer bonds of cooperation between members of chambers of industry and contributes to the promotion of local industrial products.