Societies and Associations

The international institute for industrial and academic professionals in the surface finishing, enhancing and coating fields. From electroplater, painter, anodiser, galvaniser through to researcher in the latest micro and nano techniques, the Institute is for you.

Mission Statement
"To provide a focus for Surface Engineering within the UK through the fulfilment of the technical, educational and professional needs at all levels for both the individual and companies involved in the industry."

GW is currently a Sustaining Member of IMF

The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) is a trade association whose mission is to promote the advancement of the North American surface finishing industry globally.   NASF was created as a means to better serve the needs of the surface finishing industry by “reorganizing” and bringing together the members of the American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society (AESF), the Metal Finishing Suppliers Association (MFSA) and the National Association of Metal Finishers (NAMF).

As a more efficient and unified operation, the reorganization will provide all members, including platers, suppliers, managers, owners, technicians, researchers, academics and students with a stronger industry voice; an optimized volunteer pool; a reinvigorated committee structure; and enhanced member benefits.

GW is currently a Foreign Member of the NASF