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Q.
How do I become a member of AWD?
A. By filling in
the application form which you can do on-line or
we can fax or post one to you.
Q. Do I qualify
for Membership?
A. Applicants must
have a clearly visible presence in the Welding Supply
Industry with products that are also part of that
Industry.
Q. How much will it cost?
A. Membership fees
are based on total turnover and range from £122
for a turnover of less than £200,000 per annum
up to a maximum of £1,121 for a turnover of £20
m plus.
Q. What do I get
out of it?
A. As much as you
need, within reason. Member Benefits embrace a wide
range of support functions ranging from sourcing
low cost mouse mats to help with complex legal problems.
Plus of course the facility to share information
and present a united front to government through
Metcom should the need arise.
Q. Why should I
buy from an AWD Member?
A. AWD Members have
signed a Code of Conduct in which they agree to
do business in such a way as to provide the end
user customer with a high standard of service and
support.
Q. Do you provide
information about the market place?
A. Yes. We publish
a monthly newsletter to Members only which includes
a quarterly trends survey from within the welding
supply industry as well as other relevant information
from sources such as Metcom and the CBI.
Q. Does AWD send
Members details of any new European directives which
might affect engineering distribution?
A. Yes, we do. We
often see these directives at the draft stage at
which time we are able to have an input by way of
Metcom. We even organise speakers at Regional Meetings
to explain the likely implications if appropriate.
Q. From time to
time we get involved with exporting products. Can
AWD help with the procedures if we need it?
A. Yes, we can.
We are able to point Members in the right direction
for help or if we have the information in-house
or on the Internet we will pass it on.
Q. Health and Safety in the Welding Industry is
always an important issue. Can AWD help identify
the relevant publications?
A. AWD has a strong
working relationship with H & S E in particular
where welding related issues are concerned and have
in the past been able to secure large quantities
of publications for distribution by our Members.
Q. My customers
often ask me for technical help. For example, how
to weld unusual materials. Can AWD offer advice
on welding applications?
A. No, we cannot.
However, membership of AWD gives you access to the
JoinIt facility at The Welding Institute through
the Internet or by telephone if preferred. |
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