Associations
AUSTRALIAN WINDOW ASSOCIATION
AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF SURFACE FINISHING
SKYLIGHT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
The Australian Window Association ( AWA ) is a national organisation representing over 600 manufacturers and suppliers to the window and door industry . The AWA ’ s membership comprises of residential and commercial window manufacturers supplying Australian window and door market requirements .
The AWA owns and manages the Window Energy Rating Scheme ( WERS ) and the Australian Fenestration Training Institute ( AFTI ) and is a NATA accredited Inspection Agency .
The AWA is a co-operative whereby all members are encouraged to be involved in the decision making process .
We support our members in the areas of compliance , technical support , knowledge and communication .
The Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing ( AISF ) is a not for profit member association of primarily Australian powder coaters , electroplaters , anodisers and other individuals involved in the surface finishing industry , including supplier companies .
It is our vision to be recognised as the representative voice of the surface finishing community , enabling members to protect and enhance the long term sustainability of our industry and its stakeholders .
Our organisation brings the best of industry together with a strong focus on working with regulators and engaging with government to drive change from within industry . The AISF ’ s overriding objective is to ensure that our members are equipped with the skills to strive for best practice outcomes and to contribute to their success as a surface finisher .
The Skylight Industry Association ( SIA ) membership is made up of skylight manufacturers , skylight resellers , companies that supply raw materials and skylight installers .
The Association continues to set professional standards and has been instrumental , in partnership with the AWA , in creating a Skylight Energy Rating Scheme to meet the BCA energy requirements .
Association members , working with Standards Australia , have formalised the quality aspects of skylights through the creation of the Skylights Standard AS4285 . This standard sets out the basic structural and performance requirements of skylights that members must adhere to . Tested products carry a small sticker to indicate their compliance with the requirements of the Standard . www . awa . org . au www . aisf . org . au www . siai . com . au
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