To promote the Southern African aluminium industry, both regionally and internationally, (To strengthen the pre-competitive platform so members are better able to achieve their individual business objectives.)
To promote, represent and defend the interests of its members (The priorities of the Federation must reflect the priorities of its members.
Assist members in matters where joint action is believed to achieve benefits greater than that of individual members and/or companies.)
AFSA’s vision and Key Roles
AFSA’s role and vision (and the role of associations acting under the aegis of AFSA) is to:
Make mandated representations for members and the industry on relevant matters and especially key national issues.
Promote the awareness of aluminium and its application, and promote growth and the aluminium industry with input from the industry role players.
Assist and participate in knowledge transfers: – generic technology – product development – industry information and statistics via working linkages / synergies (often working with champions)
To facilitate and advise in areas of education and training at appropriate levels
Facilitate, assist and support growth initiatives (in an enabling climate) both regionally and internationally.