The AGA provides a wide variety of interactive support services and educational resources to members and specifiers to educate and inform them on numerous topics. The AGA maintains a technical library that consists of dynamic research information on galvanizing plant operations, safety-related issues, environmental regulations, and all other plant-related issues.

Image Library
Contains over 5,000 visual images, including slides, videotapes, and photographs (both color and black & white) available to members. These resources are used to market the merits of galvanizing.

Operating Assistance
The Technical Department offers plant operation information regarding common issues such as: storm water permits, cost reduction, productivity, compliance with regulations of the Clean Air Act, procedures to address quality control issues, OSHA regulations, and EPA compliance.

Technical Research and Development
The AGA funds research and development programs through the International Lead Zinc Research Organization (ILZRO) and the International Zinc Association (IZA). AGA contributes to the development of the program plans and participates in the working groups that determine the direction of the research.  Additionally, the technical services committee develops research protocol and manages research and testing related to galvanizing specific projects that have immediate impact on galvanizer performance.

Technical Specifications
The AGA participates in the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) committees that initiate and review materials and process specifications used in the galvanizing industry.

Publications
The AGA maintains and constantly updates a wide variety of excellent publications on topics in the field of galvanizing. These are available to members to use in their own marketing efforts. All are focused on educating the engineering and architectural communities.

Free Technical Support on our HOT-SPEC Line
800.HOT.SPEC (468.7732) is a service provided to specifiers, engineers, architects and other professional with galvanizing related questions to call the AGA toll-free.  

Specifications Assistance
Every galvanizer is confronted by a specification he/she has never seen before. The AGA staff has the expertise and experience to provide assistance.

American Galvanizer
The AGA publishes a members-only newsletter that provides the latest information about AGA activities and developments in the galvanizing industry.