Canadian and International Associations

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Canadian Associations

  • Aluminum Association of Canada (AAC)
    Founded in 1990, the Aluminum Association of Canada is a non-profit organization forming a link between the Quebec aluminum industry and the population, public authorities, real and potential users of aluminum and other economic players. AAC concerns itself with non-competitive questions of common interest to its members, including environmental issues,research and development matters, health and safety, manpower training and communications.
    The Aluminium Association of Canada
    1010 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1600
    Montréal, Quebec H3A 2R7
    Telephone: 514-288-4842
    Fax: 514-288-0944
  • Aluminium Research and Development Centre of Quebec (CQDRA)
    CQDRA is a consultation and transfer centre that brings together companies manufacturing aluminum products, aluminum smelting companies, junior colleges and universities. The common objective of Centre members is to carry out research on aluminum and its by-products, to solve problems related to the development of the aluminum industry and to discover new uses for this metal.
    637 Talbot Boulevard, Room 102
    Chicoutimi, Quebec G7H 6A4
    Telephone: 418-545-5520
    Fax: 418-693-9279
    Email address: Aluminium Research and Development Centre of Quebec
  • American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society — Canada (AESF)
    This society is an international, individual membership non- profit association dedicated to the advancement of electroplating and surface finishing. AESF fosters this advancement through a broad range of research efforts and comprehensive educational programs, for the benefit of its members and all persons involved in this widely diverse industry as well as government agencies and the public. AESF disseminates technical and practical information through reports and other publications, meetings and conferences, symposia and its journal "Plating and Surface Finishing". Membership in AESF is open to all surface finishing professionals, as well as those who provide services, supplies and support the industry.
    Walter Wikaruk, Treasurer
    68 Burnhamthorpe Crescent
    Islington, Ontario M9A 1G7
    Telephone: 416-237-1400
    Fax: 416-237-1400
  • Architectural Metal Association
    b200, 670 Bloor Street West
    Toronto, Ontario M6G 1L2
    Telephone: 416-533-7800
    Fax:416-533-4795
  • British Columbia Sheet Metal Association (SMACNA-BC)
    156–4664 Lougheed Highway
    Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 5T5
    Telephone: 604-299-4641
    Fax: 604-299-9304
  • Canadian Association of Surface Finishing (CASF)
    Founded in 1986, the Canadian Association of Surface Finishing (CASF), is a voluntary group whose members are metal finishers operating in Canada. CASF's primary focus is to involve itself in all Canadian legislation as it affects its member's business activities. CASF also interacts with other industry groups and publishes a quarterly newsletter on all issues affecting its members. CASF is currently working with the various levels of government and several areas of concern are being resolved covering the areas of waste treatment, regulation and enforcement, financial and pollution prevention.
    Jack Dupuis, President
    14 Vintage Lane
    Thornhill, Ontario L3T 1X6
    Telephone: 905-731-4458
    Fax: 905-731-5884
  • Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI)
    682 Monarch Avenue, Unit 11
    Ajax, Ontario L1S 4S2
    Associate Manager: Donna Turner
    Telephone: 905-426-9313
    Fax: 905-426-9314
  • Canadian Construction Association (CCA)
    The Association is the national voice of the construction industry in Canada and represents 20 000 member firms from coast to coast. Since 1918, CCA has served as the collective body to represent the interests of its member firms for policy formation, regulation and legislation. CCA member firms are involved in all aspects of construction with the exception of home building.
    CCA Contact:
    Michael Atkinson, President, CCA
    85 Albert Street, 10th Floor
    Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6A4
    Telephone: 613-236-9455
    Fax: 613-236-9526
  • Canadian Copper and Brass Development Association (CCBDA)
    CCBDA is a non-trading, non-profit organization funded by the Canadian copper industry to promote, develop and stimulate uses for copper, copper alloys and copper compounds. Association membership includes primary copper producers, brass mills, wire and cable manufacturers, forgings producers, plumbing fittings manufacturers, foundries and ingot manufacturers. The Association maintains close ties with government representatives, codes and standards writing organizations and regulatory agencies.
    Mr. Arnold A. Knapp
    49 The Donway West, Suite 415
    North York, Ontario M3C 3M9
    Telephone: 416-391-5599
    Fax: 416-391-3823
  • Canadian Die Casters Association
    Incorporated in 1978, the Canadian Die Casters Association is a national trade association representing Canadian metal casters, suppliers, and associates. The mission of the CDCA is to assist and represent Canadian Die Casters in dealing with government and other interested parties on industry specific issues. Association members have been leaders in adoption of new technologies and management practices designed to improve efficiency, product quality, quality of work life and protection of the environment.
    1500 — One Nicholas Street
    Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7
    Telephone: 613-789-4885
    Fax: 613-789-5957
    Email address: Canadian Die Casters Association
  • Canadian Foundry Association (CFA)
    Incorporated in 1975, the CFA is a national industry trade association representing Canadian metal casters, suppliers, and associates. The mission of the CFA is to assist and represent the membership in dealing with government on industry specific issues. The Association will communicate information to the industry, which will assist its members in strengthening their own competitive position, thus ensuring a strong Canadian foundry industry.
    One Nicholas Street, Room 1500
    Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7
    Telephone: 613-789-4894
    Fax: 613-789-5957
    Email address: Association des fonderies canadiennes
  • Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating
    Suite 330 295 The West Mall Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 4Z4
    Telephone: 416-695-0447
    Fax: 416-695-0450
  • Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC )
    The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction is the national industry organization representing the structural steel, open web steel joist and steel platework fabricating industries. CISC operates as a technical, marketing and government relations organization. CISC promotes good design and safety, together with efficient and economical use of steel as a means of expanding the construction markets for structural steel, joists and platework.
    201 Consumers Road, Suite 300
    Willowdale, Ontario M2J 4G8
    Telephone: 416-491-4552
    Fax: 416-491-6461
    Email address: Mike Gilmor
  • Canadian Lightweight Materials Research Initiative (CLiMRI)
    The Canadian Lightweight Materials Research Initiative coordinates research and development of materials and processes for weight reduction in transportation applications.
  • Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
    1 Nicholas Street
    Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7
    Telephone: 613-238-8888
    Fax: 613-563-9218
  • Canadian Ready Mix Concrete Association
    John Hull, Executive Director
    365 Brunel Road, Unit 2
    Mississauga, Ontario
    Telephone: 905-507-1122
    Fax: 905-890-8122
  • Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute (CSSBI )
    The Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute, commonly called the CSSBI, is the national association of companies involved in the structural sheet steel industry. The purpose of the CSSBI is to responsibly promote the use of sheet steel in building construction. CSSBI
    652 Bishop Street North, Unit 2A
    Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4V6
    Telephone: 519-650-1285
    Fax: 519-650-8081
  • Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA)
    Contact: Helen Szymanski
    350 Sparks Street, Suite 906
    Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7S8
    Telephone: 613 238 6049
    Fax: 613 238 1832
    Email address: info@canadiansteel.ca
  • Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress (CSTEC)
    234 Eglington Avenue East, Suite 501
    Toronto, Ontario M4P 1K7
    Telephone: 416-480-1797
    Fax: 416-480-2986
  • CSA International
  • National Research Council Institute for Research in Construction
    Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6
    Telephone.: 613-993-2607
    Fax: 613-952-7673
    Autofax: 613-990-4101
    Email address: Client Services
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International Associations