ASSDA’s membership schedule allows entry at five levels, with each level providing a number of significant benefits. Membership categories cover all sectors of the industry, and entry into the Association is determined on the nature and size of your business within the stainless steel industry.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

All Members have access to the following benefits:

Access to a network of metallurgists and free technical advice from ASSDA through its online enquiry form (not available to non-fabricator members of the Association)
Referral service for incoming supply and fabrication enquiries through ASSDA's technical enquiry form
Member listing on ASSDA's website
Member listing in ASSDA online Buyers' Guide, a stainless steel industry directory designed to promote member capabilities
Access to the ASSDA Young Professionals Network (not available to non-members)
Unlimited free enrolments in ASSDA's educational webinars, plus access to pre-recorded webinars to watch on demand through the Members' area of the ASSDA website
Free potential editorial in Australian Stainless magazine, plus distribution to third-party publications
Free/discounted enrolments in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
Discounted registration rates in all ASSDA events, including its annual conference, PacRim Stainless
Discounted advertising rates in ASSDA industry publications including Australian Stainless and the Reference Manual
Discounted fees for ASSDA's Accreditation Scheme
Access to advertising opportunities in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Stock Guide (not available to non-members)
Lecture/speaking opportunities at Association and related functions (at ASSDA's invitation)
Eligibility for AGM/EGM voting rights and ASSDA Board membership

PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP

Trading houses, multi-state distributors and mills
Minimum AU$18,000 pa plus GST where applicable

In addition to the general membership benefits, Platinum Members receive:

Unlimited free enrolments (full certificate) in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
Two free one-hour in-house training sessions by an ASSDA technical specialist each year, plus access to tailored ASSDA webinars upon request
Access to 23 pre-recorded webinar topics to watch on demand in the Members' area of the ASSDA website
One free full registration per year to ASSDA's annual PacRim Stainless conference
One free vertical banner advertisement in Australian Stainless Magazine each year
One free full-page advertisement in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Stock Guide each year
Access to a quarterly Stainless Steel Imports Market Report, plus detailed trade data upon request
Ten free Australian Stainless Reference Manuals with each new edition published, including unlimited digital copies
Prominent display of your company logo on ASSDA's website homepage
Company logo/acknowledgment in all ASSDA communications (print and online)
Use of ASSDA Platinum Member and Association logos

GOLD MEMBERSHIP

Trading houses, multi-state distributors and mills
AU$11,000 pa plus GST where applicable

In addition to the general membership benefits, Gold Members receive:

Ten free enrolments (full certificate) in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
Ten free Australian Stainless Reference Manuals with each new edition published
Access to a quarterly Stainless Steel Imports Market Report, plus detailed trade data upon request
Access to 23 pre-recorded webinar topics to watch on demand in the Members' area of the ASSDA website
Acknowledgment of Gold Membership in ASSDA publications
Use of the ASSDA Gold Member and Association logos

SILVER MEMBERSHIP

Distributors, fabricators, manufacturers
A$5,500 pa plus GST where applicable

In addition to the general membership benefits, Gold Members receive:

Five free enrolments (full certificate) in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
Ten free Australian Stainless Reference Manuals with each new edition published
Access to a quarterly Stainless Steel Imports Market Report
Access to 13 pre-recorded webinar topics to watch on demand in the Members' area of the ASSDA website
Acknowledgment of Silver Membership in ASSDA publications
Use of the ASSDA Silver Member and Association logos

RUBY MEMBERSHIP

Fabricators with 40 – 100 pax
A$2,000 pa plus GST where applicable

In addition to the general membership benefits, Ruby Members will receive:

Two free enrolments (full certificate) in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
Three free Australian Stainless Reference Manuals with each new edition published
Use of the ASSDA Ruby Member logo
Eligibility for AGM/EGM voting rights and ASSDA Board membership

EMERALD MEMBERSHIP

Fabricators < 40 pax
A$1,000 pa plus GST where applicable

In addition to the general membership benefits, Emerald Members will receive: