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. For a detailed list of the committees that comprise the MDC click here.
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, and Tech Forum. At the bottom of this page is an in-depth description of the five subcommittees. Click here to view the descriptions..
REGIONAL MEMBER MARKETING COMMITTEE
Mission Statement
To provide input to the programs and policies of marketing operations an tol be instrumental in the implementation of marketing programs within the defined geographic areas.
Goals
1. To promote the specification and use of galvanizing within the region through seminars, trade shows, receptions, direct mail, collection of case studies/promotional items, advertising, publicity, and attendance at local and regional technical society meetings, conventions and symposia.
2. To cooperate with the national organization in the procurement of information for promotional and other purposes.
3. To address matters of mutual interest relating to the galvanizing process, the environment and legislative issues of concern to the industry.
4. To develop recommendations, based upon the needs of members within the region, on items to be addressed by AGA staff and national committees.
5. To provide representation, in the person of the region Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, on the MDC, or in their absence, any other representative of the region designated by the Chairperson.
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.
Goals
1. To provide the structure for members with like-interests to design marketing activities that address the specific need of a targeted industry or product.
2. To become familiar with a targeted industry or product by researching, attending trade shows, and participating in committees specific to the industry or product.
3. To develop collateral with industry-specific data that will positively affect the vertical market and product specifiers.
4. To promote hot-dip galvanizing by advertising and placing editorials in vertical market trade publications, exhibiting at industry trade shows, conducting direct mail campaigns to targeted lists of people, and initiating public relations to specific market influencers.
5. To ultimately focus on all other markets and products listed:
Markets - Agriculture & Food Processing, Automotive, Bridge & Highway, Building Structures (not cited elsewhere), Electrical Utilities, Landscape Architecture, Original Equipment Manufacturers, Petrochemical/Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Recreation, Transportation, Water & Waste-Water Treatment and Miscellaneous.
Products - Fabricated Wire Products, Fasteners, Painting Over Galvanized Steel and Reinforcing Steel.
TECHNICAL SERVICES 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.
Goals:
1. To provide information on coating performance testing results that affect the members of the AGA.
2. To advise, plan and participate in any new coating performance testing activities.
3. To develop and implement test programs to provide critical performance data for new applications of galvanized steel and for existing applications where performance data is either missing or inaccurate.
4. To maintain a presence in those organizations that conduct ongoing studies of galvanized steel coating performance.
5. To assist in publishing and distributing galvanized steel coating performance information to specifiers and engineers who make decisions on the applicability of galvanized steel for specific projects.
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.
Goals:
1. To provide information on current and future environmental regulations that affect the members of the AGA.
2. To train and educate members in all aspects of current and future environmental programs.
3. To develop and create effective tools and programs for members to utilize while coping with environmental regulations.
4. To maintain contact with regulators and provide a positive voice in the shaping of pending and future regulations.
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.
Goals
1. To provide information on current and future health and safety regulations that affect the members of the AGA.
2. To train and educate members in all aspects of current and future health and safety programs, such as updating the OSHA Manual and drafting industry standards.
3. To develop and create effective tools and programs for members, such as the "Safety Video," to utilize while coping with health and safety regulations.
4. To monitor issues on the health aspects of zinc and its impact on the galvanizing industry.
5. To maintain contact with other organizations and regulators, and provide information on the shaping of pending and future regulation on the health and safety aspects of galvanized steel.
PROCESSING
Mission Statement
To provide technical information on processing issues within the galvanizing plants and wherever galvanized steel is fabricated.
Goals
1. To provide training materials and media to educate the AGA members concerning process issues on galvanizing and galvanized steel products.
2. To develop new or improved processes to extend the life of the galvanized products or to improve the efficiency of the member galvanizers.
3. To provide current information or process improvements and new equipment and materials for plant operations.
4. To provide technical support to all AGA members and departments, including publications and presentations.
5. To plan and research new developments in galvanizing processing to meet the future needs of the industry.
TECH FORUM
Mission Statement
To plan, schedule and facilitate the annual technical conference for the AGA.
Goals:
1. To provide timely and current information on processing, coating performance, environmental issues, and health and safety concerns that affect the members of the AGA.
2. To introduce industry experts and galvanizing researchers to the technical community of the AGA.
3. To provide an environment for AGA galvanizers to learn about and speak with vendors of galvanizing equipment.
4. To develop programs and presentations to help AGA member galvanizers and sustaining members to share ideas and build relationships within the Association.
5. To provide tour sites and meeting events to attract a wide representation from the AGA member galvanizers.
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