AISF

Our Services

AISF services are designed to provide long term benefit to your business and the entire industry, and contribute to your sucess as a surface finisher

AISF services include;

Industry Accredited Training Courses

AISF training courses ensure highly trained, better motivated staff with a broader understanding of the powdercoating and electroplating processes and the specifics of your business operations. AISF offers a range of courses to suit your needs, including two day intensive introductory courses in both powder coating and electroplating and also offers an apprenticeship programe.

AISF members receive considerable discounts on all courses and apprentices may be eleigble for government funding, subject to assessment.

Insurance Services

The AISF Insurance facility provides expert advice and guidance on the insurance

requirements relating to your type of business. With the combined leverage of the AISF Group, we have been able to negotiate reduced insurance premiums and the savings are passed onto our members.

Technical Information & Resources

The AISF have a team of experts on hand to assist members with technical advice and assistance. We also have several consultants who can offer AISF members reasonable rates on their services for both powder coating and electroplating.

Quality Compliance Services

Qualicoat - Australias only licencing and audit system for the entire powder coating process on architectural aluminium.  Qualicoat outlines and approves the minimum criteria for the critical elements of powder application, including;

Pre-treatment, Plant, Powder, Process Control and testing

The powders and pre treatment systems are also tested and approved, so a Qualicoat licence supports the warranty provided by suppliers.  The AISF provides support and guidance to applicatiors wanting to obtain Qualicoat approval so any compliant applicator can achieve certification.

Industry Representation

The AISF recognises the increasing pressures of environmental procedure and compliance facing our members and industry. The AISF is in partnership with the EPA to coordinate a holistic strategy for change, which promotes an environmental responsible approach and sustainable development for our future.

The initiative is designed to assist members to

  • Lift environmental performance and improve sustainability
  • Reduce waste streams
  • Increase materials and utilities efficiencies
  • Identify, develop, trial and install best practice technologies
  • Access EPA funding for new technologies

Magazine Available For Download

Click here to download the latest edition of Surface Finishing Magazine. (4.49 MB)

For availability of previous issues click here.

Information For Advertisers

Surface Finishing is the surface finishing industry's premier publication. Professionaly designed in full gloss distributed nationally, its focus is on providing members with pertinent information and resources on issues impacting the Surface Finishing Industry.

To advertise in our magazine, please contact us.

Member Resources & Links

The resource centre contains website links and information resources have been gathered from both Government authorities, other industry bodies and the wider internet community for the benefit of members

To view the resource centre, please click here.