Membership | AISF

Membership Benefits

AISF membership serves as a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading industry association and provides an enviable platform to be recognized as a high performance business amongst your peers Australia wide.

Support

National body representation for various industry forums and related issues
Professional representation on accreditation, licencing and compliance matters
Industry experts on hand to assist with technical problems and making business decisions
Industry specific tailored Insurance packages and reduced premiums
AISF’s commitment to long term sustainability and improvement of the Industry

Networking & Marketing

Maximise company’s exposure in the market at various industry events
Interaction with key leaders and peers in the industry
National Conference – increased company visibility & expertise through paper presentations
Free advertising on our online members directory – a valuable marketing tool
Editorial opportunities in our “Industry Insights” monthly newsletter and on our association social media pages.

Training & Knowledge

Access to discounted AISF accredited training courses on powder coating and cyanide training
Assistance with Government Training Grants & Incentives
Improved business practices through local and web-based technical meetings & briefings
Plant visits and bench marking
E-mail access to our “Industry Insights” monthly newsletter
Access to online directory with links and resources related to surface finishing

The AISF have partnered with make it cheaper to help our members get a better deal on their electricity and gas prices. This deal with make it cheaper is a great opportunity for our members and their employees to see what else is available for them to save some valuable money.

The AISF and the Metal Industries Insurance Brokers (formally known to our members as Sears Insurance) have a long standing relationship with the business insurance needs of our industry members. Their services include (but is not limited to):

Industrial Special Risk insurance
Public & Products Liability insurance
Management Liability insurance
Professional Indemnity insurance

The AISF approached DAS Insure to help protect our members from 21st Century insurance risks. DAS Insure offer insurance benefits which a niche market offering. Their insurance benefits cover:

Trade credit insurance
Cyber insurance

The Small Business Hub makes working remotely from Australia’s capital city more accessible. The AISF approached the Small Business Hub as they offer free use of their office suites for small business owners to have an office away from home.

Membership Types

Life Member

Director Appointed

Life members, are a person whose meritorious services to the Company and the Industry have been recognised by the Board in its absolute discretion.

Please note a life member is entitled to vote in the affairs of the association, and is eligible to hold office within the Association.

Honorary Member

Director Appointed

Honorary members, are a person whose meritorious services to the Company and/or the Industry have been recognised by the Board in its absolute discretion. This member is appointed Honorary status for the duration of the membership term.

Please note a life member is entitled to vote in the affairs of the association, and is eligible to hold office within the Association.

Regional
Supplier

INDUSTRY MEMBER

$680+GST/PA

An AISF regional supplier membership has the opportunity to promote their industry relevant products and services to our member network.

A regional supplier member holds a single warehouse, office or site within one region in Australasia.

Australasian Supplier

INDUSTRY MEMBER

$2,040+GST/PA

An AISF australasian supplier membership has the opportunity to promote their industry relevant products to our member network. An Australasian supplier members hold multiple warehouse, offices or sites within the Australasian region.

Single-site Applicator

INDUSTRY MEMBER

$580+GST/PA

An AISF single-site applicator is available to companies whom have a singular presence within the surface finishing industry. Single-site applicator members hold one finishing site within Australasia.

Multi-site Applicator

INDUSTRY MEMBER

$1,160+GST/PA

A multi-site applicator membership is available to companies whom have a national presence within the surface finishing industry. Multi-site applicator members hold multiple finishing sites within Australasia.

Associate Member

INDUSTRY MEMBER

$480+GST/PA

An associate membership is single business entity operating and/ or performing one (1) service to Industry members in the capacity of a specialised and/ or technical services. This member is appointed Associate status by the Board in their absolute discretion and for the duration of the membership term.

Please note a industry member is entitled to vote in the affairs of the association, and is eligible to hold office within the Association.

Affiliate Member

$380+GST/PA

An affiliate member is not eligible for any other membership class and is either:

A. Engaged in the design or installation of manufactured components by Business members; or

B. A supplier of services to surface finishing companies, persons trading in that manner, or owners whether such supply is direct or indirect within the Industry; or

C. Is a member of an affiliated member association.

Please note an affiliate member is entitled to receive official notices of and attend general meetings, however they are not eligible to vote in the affairs of the association, or are not eligible to hold office within the association.

Student / Trainee Member

$50+GST/PA

Student memberships are offered to anyone currently completing studies or an apprenticeship within the surface finishing industry.

Generally they are enrolled in tertiary or vocational study at any level of university, accredited non-profit college or vocational technical institution, in an engineering, technical or associated diploma, degree, or trade focused on the design or construction of buildings, or building products related to the surface finishing industry.

Please note an student members are entitled to receive official notices of and attend general meetings, however they are not eligible to vote in the affairs of the association, or are not eligible to hold office within the association.