Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand

It was a great 2010 CONFERENCE AND TRADE EXPO!
24 June-26 June, 2010 - The Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand

Thanks to all who participated

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Gold Level:

Silver Level:

Bronze Level:

Will you be the 2010 Apprentice
of the year?

Last year's Apprentice, Amelia Norton, Kolorful Kanvas Ltd Christchurch, NZ said she "...was absolutely blown away" when she won the 2009 OFPANZ Apprentice of the Year Award. She is "absolutely dedicated to achieving a high standard."

2009 Apprentice
of the Year!

Amelia Norton, Kolorful Kanvas
Ltd, Christchurch, NZ

"I was absolutely blown
away when I won the 2009 OFPANZ Apprentice of
the Year.

I am absolutely dedicated to achieving a high standard and ensuring our customers get the best possible outcome.

Exceeding their expectations gives us all tremendous satisfaction!"

MITO Apprenticeships
The NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation Inc (MITO) provides education and training initiatives to assist enterprises enhance their productivity, profitability and performance. MITO is responsible for developing national qualifications and ensuring they are quality assured nationally.

MITO supports employees achieve their study goals through the provision of study guides and assessment materials, training courses and personalised support from a dedicated Industry Training Advisor.

MITO's training programmes are designed for specialist industry requirements (for example National Certificates in Canvas Fabrication and Sailmaking), as well as business, management and computing skills.

For further information, or to arrange for a MITO representative to visit your business, contact MITO on
0800 88 21 21. www.mito.org.nz.

ABOUT OFPANZ
The Outdoor Fabric Association of New Zealand (OFPANZ) was established in 1988. The membership represents enterprises engaged in canvas fabrication, sailmaking and vehicle trimming and upholstery, as well as suppliers of materials and associated components.

The association is affiliated to the Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association (ACASPA) and became a country sector of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) in 2008. The head office for OFPANZ is in Wellington, New Zealand.

OFPANZ is dedicated to promoting, developing and protecting the interests of the manufacture, trading and marketing of all outdoor fabric products to recognised standards and quality both nationally and internationally.

OFPANZ AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
(Click to see list)

CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER:
December 2009

(Click to see the 2010 list)

MEMBER BENEFITS

Significant member discounts to attend the OFPANZ Annual Conference and biennial OFPANZ Conference and Trade Expo

Quarterly OFPANZ Cutting Edge publications

An "industry voice" at a local, regional and national level

Affiliation to ACASPA

Full membership in the Industrial Fabrics Assocation International (IFAI), which includes a monthly subscrption to the Specialty Fabrics Review (12 issues per annum) and listing in the IFAI membership directory (international distribution)

Networking with other industry experts (nationally/internationally)

Eligibility to Awards for Excellence programmes nationally

Eligibility to Awards for Excellence programmes with ACASPA

Eligibility to IFAI International Achievement Awards - Winner of the national earn automatic entry

OFPANZ EXECUTIVE
(Click to see list)

Brendon Duffy, Managing Director
Canvasland Holdings Ltd
Levin, NZ

"OFPANZ has grown from strength to strength. Our visibility in global markets has definitely benefited from our association with IFAI.

We have received international recognition for our innovation, enterprise and "Kiwi" ingenuity.

For me personally, it is the camaraderie within the membership that I truly value and enjoy. We are there for each other."

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Founded in 1912, IFAI is the only trade association in the world representing the entire specialty fabrics/technical textiles industry. We currently have 2,000 member companies in 58 countries.

Member products span the entire spectrum of the specialty fabrics industry, from fiber and fabric suppliers to manufacturers of end products, equipment and hardware.

IFAI Expo is the largest trade show event in the Americas for the technical and specialty fabrics industry.

IFAI offers vital assistance in uncovering new business opportunities through publications and trade shows, web sites, and complete media packages. IFAI will give you access to over 180,000 buyers around the world.

Visit IFAI’s website or refer to your IFAI Membership Guide for more information.

Join today!

Mike Keys, General Manager
Watermelon Shade Ltd
Christchurch

**"I was invited to contribute to the IFAI article on shade sales in the "award-winning "December 2009 edition of the IFAI Specialty Fabrics Review magazine.

This was a remarkable thrill for our company and a tremendous opportunity for the New Zealand membership to have international exposure."**

All OFPANZ members automatically become IFAI members. You receive two association memberships for ONE payment.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES BASED ON ANNUAL TURNOVER

Annual turnover to NZ$250,000.................................................$350 (GST exclusive)
Annual turnover above NZ$250,001 and below NZ$1 million.........$630 (GST exclusive)
Annual turnover greater than NZ$1 million..................................$1,040 (GST exclusive)

Please complete the application and return to OFPANZ via post, fax or e-mail.

OPFANZ Membership Application Form

It was a great 2010 CONFERENCE AND TRADE EXPO!24 June-26 June, 2010 - The Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand

Join today!

It was a great 2010 CONFERENCE AND TRADE EXPO!
24 June-26 June, 2010 - The Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand