Weld Australia and ASSDA sign MoU

The MoU establishes a reciprocal membership arrangement that will expand access to events, technical resources, education and networking opportunities for members of both organisations.

Director of Strategic Partnerships at Weld Australia, Ben Mitchell, says the partnership is about bringing more of the Australian industry together around the things that matter most: capability, standards, skills and sovereign manufacturing.

Under the agreement, members of both organisations will gain access to a broader range of benefits, including discounted events, professional development opportunities, technical resources, industry publications, and expanded networking opportunities.

The partnership will also improve access to training, certification, and other services designed to support capability development across the stainless steel, welding and fabrication sectors.

“There is enormous value in aligned industry bodies working together rather than in isolation,” says Mitchell.

The MoU also reflects a broader alignment between the two organisations on the importance of local capability and resilient supply chains.

With media outlets across Australia reporting on supply chain disruptions and supply costs rising by as much as 50 per cent, the agreement to champion local procurement and sovereign capability comes at an ideal time.

“Partnerships like this help connect expertise, expand networks and improve access to the tools, training and resources that industry needs to grow,” says Mitchell.

Feature image (courtesy of Weld Australia): Lissel Pilcher (General Manager, ASSDA) and Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia).

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