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AUSTRALIAN PAINT MANUFACTUERS’ FEDERATION
The earliest record indicating the need for an association of paint manufacturers was perceived as far back as the 1920's.
On 11 June, 1925, at a meeting of the NSW Chamber of Manufactures, it was moved by Mr. H.G. Taubman "that a Paint and Varnish
Manufacturers" section of the Chamber be formed. Later in 1933 the paint manufacturers decided to distance themselves from the Chamber of Manufacturers and adapted the name "The Paint Varnish and Lacquer
Manufacturers Association of NSW."
The Australian Paint manufacturers Federation (APMF) was established in 1947 to represent interests of all Australian paint manufacturers. Its aims
are:
- to advance the theory and practice of paint technology in Australia;
- to promote efficiency and safe working practices;
- to foster international co-operation and standards;
- to advance, encourage and protect interests of members.
In 1991, the decision was taken to include as Associate Members any manufacturer, broker or importer of materials or equipment used in connection
with the manufacture, merchandising or application of adhesives and sealants, colorants, industrial coatings, inks, lacquers, paints resins and varnishes or related or kindred products.
Until the mid 1980's, chapters of the Federation were in operation in the major states of Australia. In 1986, a decision was taken to operate one
office in Sydney on a national basis. The APMF, which is governed by a council representing both large and small manufacturers and managed by an Executive Director and 2 other staff, provides a range of services in
the health, safety, environment, packaging, distribution, storage and technical areas. It is the principal means of liaison between Government, various statutory authorities and the industry.
The Federation also fulfils a vital function in advising members of changes to relevant legislation, regulations or tariff provisions and provides a
full industrial relations service. Relevant production and other figures, and analyses of these, are regularly circulated to members.
To guide the development of industry responses to these important issues, the APMF is assisted by various committees including Packaging, Storage
and Distribution Committee, the Health, Safety and Environment Committee and the Technical Committee.
Other important roles the APMF fulfils includes its industrial relations activities, including ongoing negotiations with the unions in the areas of
award restructuring, demarcation and seeking to obtain improved efficiency to ensure the long term survival of Australian paint manufacturing.
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