WHAT IS AISF?

The Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing is an industry association, catering for all types of surface finishers. This includes:

• Electroplating
• Powder Coating
• Anodising
• Chemical coating
• Organic coating

The AISF is a not-for-profit organisation, and was formed in 1969. Today the AISF has over 400 members throughout Australia and New Zealand, representing over 200 companies.

Branches operate in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia. Each branch has it’s own volunteer committee, who offer a variety of activities for members: including technical meetings, plant visits, trade shows, the very important annual golf day, and also social functions and dinners. These activities enable members to network with other people from the industry in a friendly and congenial environment.

Membership entitles members to discounts on a variety of items, including free technical meetings, discounts on books and training courses, access to technical journals from overseas and also receipt of the Institute magazine “Surface Finishing”.

Two divisions operate within the AISF:

• Qualicoat is a quality system for the application of powdercoating on aluminium extrusion.
• The Anodisers Association was formed to promote the benefits of anodising and assist in the correct specification for anodising.

Each of the branches and divisions nominate one (or more) people to be their representative on the AISF Council – this is the body that oversees all national aspects relating to the metal finishing industry.

The AISF Directory of Corporate members lists all corporate members, and the processes they offer. This has become a much sought after resource for anyone looking for someone to perform a metal finishing process – a fantastic marketing tool! This is now available on the web, have a look at our Member Directory.

The AIMF offers three types of membership:

• National Corporate Membership.
  For large organisations, with offices in more than one state. Companies can nominate up to 8 representatives for the one membership fee ($1100 including gst). Includes listing on the members directory
• State Corporate Membership
  Includes listing on the member directory. Able to nominate two people as their representatives ($429 including gst).
• Ordinary (Individual) Membership.
  For people who are involved in the Metal Finishing industry as consultants, or as a one-man operation ($187 including gst). Please note that Ordinary Membership does not include being listed in the AISF Directory.