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The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Southern Africa (HDGASA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of the entire industry supply chain – from end-users, specifiers, architects and engineers to contractors, fabricators and hot dip galvanizing shops across Southern Africa.
Founded in 1965, the Association’s primary objective is to develop and expand the market for hot dip galvanizing and duplex systems as a cost-effective corrosion control technologies. It is dedicated to both identifying and leveraging opportunities for the provision of services on behalf of its members.
Over the years, the HDGASA has evolved to the point where it plays multiple roles, acting not only as a voice and lobbyist for the industry but also as a hub of technical knowledge, advice and support.
It provides training and information to end users, engineers, consultants, contractors, end-users, specifiers, designers and architects by way of courses, presentations, technical research papers, plant tours and via advisory involvement at the design stage of projects. In addition, the HDGASA works closely with regulatory and standards authorities setting quality standards that impact on the corrosion control and associated industries.