The AGA is taking the lead by setting the standard for quality and efficiency in galvanizing through the establishment and performance of committees. These committees attack the issues as a group, bringing together diverse professionals with technical expertise and the creative thinking needed to resolve today’s complex issues.

Market Development Committee (MDC)

The committee is comprised of representatives from the committees (RMMC – Regional Member Marketing Committee) of the six geographic regions throughout North America, the chairpersons of the active market and product focus groups, and key suppliers to the industry. The MDC develops and implements marketing programs based on the input of the RMMCs, focus groups and suppliers – all within the scope of the strategic three-year marketing plan.

Regional Member Marketing Committees (RMMC)

Mission Statement
To provide input to the programs and policies of marketing operations an to be instrumental in the implementation of marketing programs within the defined geographic areas.

Market & Product Focus Groups

Mission Statement
To give a vertical market orientation to the marketing effort of the AGA staff and interested members in order to maximize the impact of programs and financial resources.

Member Services Committee (MSC)

This committee determines and evaluates programs of interest to the general membership, develops plans for increasing membership, recommends dues levels and membership qualification criteria, and monitors the implementation of all activity under its authority.

Sustaining Member Committee (SMC)

This committee exists as a forum to express the interests of suppliers to the galvanizing industry and acts as a communication vehicle to the board of directors.

Technical Services Committee (TSC)

This committee is a technical advisory resource for the AGA. It sets the priorities and manages the technical support service needs generated by the Board, the MDC and AGA members. This committee also has primary responsibility for occupational health and safety, air and water effluent control, and other technical matters of interest to AGA members.

There are five subcommittees under the TSC:

  • Coating Performance
  • Environmental
  • Health and Safety
  • Processing
  • Tech Forum

At the bottom of this page is an in-depth description of the five subcommittees.

Coating Performance

Mission Statement
To serve the hot-dip galvanizing after-fabrication community on issues as they pertain to the testing and prediction of coating performance in the environments of earth, water and air.

Environmental

Mission Statement
To serve the hot-dip galvanizing after-fabrication community on issues as they pertain to the impact of the processes and products on the earth, water and air.

Health and Safety

Mission Statement
To serve the hot-dip galvanizing after-fabrication community on issues as they pertain to the health and safety of galvanized products and processes.

Processing

Mission Statement
To provide technical information on processing issues within the galvanizing plants and wherever galvanized steel is fabricated.

Techforum

Mission Statement 

To plan, schedule and facilitate the annual technical conference for the AGA.

Click Member Benefits for further details on AGA membership.