• The membership of SAPMA (South African Paint Manufacturing Association) has been broadened to include all the facets of the industry as a whole and now encompass the following membership. This expansion of the association has been necessitated to; 

1. The manufacturers of paint/surface coatings (Of which the membership represents 70% of all products manufactured in South Africa.)
2. Associate members, representing all major suppliers of raw materials to the paint/surface coatings industry.
3. Retailer membership has been extended to the distribution channels of paint /coatings manufacturers to all purveyors of paints and coatings to consumers and public.
4. Paint Contractor, representing contractors who are affiliated and registered to SAPMA and abide to the code of conduct and ethics standards of the Association.

• The multifaceted membership provides the opportunity of comprehensive networking opportunities between the various stakeholders.
• All members subscribe and adhere to a mandatory Code of Conduct and Code of Practice.
• A comprehensive and collective campaign to eliminate harmful “Lead in Paint” with the appointment of SAPMA affiliated/ approved manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and painting contractors
• SAPMA ad hoc committees deal with key issues pertaining to the industry on an ongoing basis and advise members. Current topics include;

• Compliance with packaging requirements
  Under SABS 0229 –transport of dangerous goods.
• Response to “Lead in Paint” issues. Links to international authorities and experts.
• Imminent Legislature pertaining to ‘Extended Producer Responsibility ‘and waste collection in relation to paint industry.
• Imminent Legislation pertaining to ‘Consumer Protection Act’ and its influence on the industry.

• Liaison with the Government and statutory/standard setting organisations on matters affecting the surface coatings industry:

• Technical standards.
• Transportation.
• Effluent and waste management.
• Fire safety/Health and safety in general.

• SAPMA’s interactive Web site affording access to a myriad of information pertaining to the paint/coatings industry and links to world wide information and expertise.

• Members contribute to an audited statistical scheme highlighting national sales and cost of sales statistics.
• Attendance of bi-ennial Coatings Industry Conference affording opportunities of insight into world wide expertise on technical and business trends.
• Continuous updating of all regulatory and legislative information pertaining to the paint/coatings industry.
• Continuous update of Press Releases and information regarding the South African Paint Industry.
• Advisory councils for technical assistance for smaller members.
  • Advisory and councils for ISO 9001/9002 accreditation audits.
• Discounted membership of NCS colour technology registration and training.

TRAINING WITH SAPITI. (South African Paint Training Institute)

• SAPMA’s training arm, offers Paint Technology Courses, specifically designed for the paint industry, in the form of eleven distance learning modules, as well as short courses on a number of related subjects.
• SAPITI offers specific training aimed specifically to benefit retailers and contractors.

• Basic generic coatings courses
• Surface preparation and application
  Training.
• Health&safety for painting applicators.
• Colour tinting courses for retail outlets.
• Retailers training: Lead-based paint
  Hazards, awareness and control.

• SAPMA members enjoy discounted rates on all SAPITI Paint Technology Courses.

• Improves profitability
• Improves staff competence
• Improves credibility of your company
• Improves performance and motivation of
  Staff members.

• SAPMA representative sit on the Surface Coatings and Speciality Chemicals Chamber of the Chemical Industry Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) and the Chemical Industries Standards Generating Body (CISGB) and provide input to and review unit standards, skills programmes, learnerships and qualifications which are specifically design for the paint/coatings industry.