The Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA) is a non-profit industry group that aims to increase the consumption of stainless steel in Australia.

Established in 1992, ASSDA represents more than 250 member companies including overseas mills, stockists and distributors, fabricators, engineering consultants, end users and service providers.

ASSDA could not continue without the valuable support of its sponsors and members, who work with ASSDA to grow the market for stainless steel.

We do this by:

•     Representing the industry's interests at all levels of government
      and of the economy
•     Promoting awareness of the material and the industry by making
      stainless steel easy to use and the logical choice for designers and
      specifiers
•     Developing a strong and vibrant industry underpinned by the best
      technical and educational resources

ASSDA's activities support the stainless steel industry by focussing on education and training, problem solving, networking, lobbying, promotion and accreditation.

Education and Training

ASSDA's education vehicles include the popular Stainless Steel Specialist Course, seminars, videos, interactive packages and publications. ASSDA also offers free in-house architectural and engineering seminars - an excellent and convenient introduction to stainless steel for engineers and architects.

Problem Solving

ASSDA answers approximately 2000 technical inquiries every year, utilising its own technical specialist, as well as a wide network of metallurgists and stainless steel experts.

Networking

ASSDA's seminars and conferences provide networking opportunities for attendees, while ASSDA Chapters in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia provide a regular forum for professional and social discussion.

Promotion and Lobbying

ASSDA promotes the interests of member companies and the industry as a whole. In recent years, ASSDA has become involved in issues including tariff concession orders and local content requirements.

Accreditation

As the peak industry body, ASSDA is taking the lead to safeguard the reputation of stainless steel and the integrity of members' work. ASSDA Accreditation will give asset owners and specifiers greater certainty that applications using stainless steel will be performed by technically competent industry specialists.