To All AISF Members and Industry Stakeholders,
It has been an interesting start to the year, as we are slowly learning to live with “COVID Normal”. Adjustments to a new life without lockdowns and fewer restrictions, all while COVID case numbers have risen in most states. It has also continued
raining which has seen some major flooding events many parts of NSW and QLD, further disrupting supply chains and people’s lives. Even through these difficult time it has been fantastic to see a continued growth as many companies return the
fabrication and coating to Australia.
Today we have some sad new, it being Natalie Miles last day with the AISF. It will be hard to see her go as she has been an invaluable source of passion and initiative at the AISF. All of us on the board and I am sure many members will be sad about this news but wish her the very best in her new role.
We have been very busy with AS 4506-2005 Metal finishing – Thermoset powder coatings and AS 1627.6-2003 Metal finishing official reviews beginning next week by the MT009 committee at Standards Australia. AISF technical committee and board have completed very thorough reviews of AS3715-2002 Metal Finishing which has been submitted for the same treatment by the MT009 committee this week, we will be in touch with further updates as we receive them.
Early stage reviews of AS1789-2003 (Zinc electroplating) and AS1231-2000 (Anodising of aluminium) and we would like to encourage member to participate in these review committees.
Our first online training course for 2022 in cyanide handling was a great success and we look forward to having a multi module version of the powder coating course online soon for members to access via our moodle platform.
Thank you all for your ongoing support and have a great Easter break.
As always, contact our Secretariat offices as these will be managed via our industry partners at AGWA while we recruit Natalie’s replacement.