About the Asia Pacific General Galvanizers Association
The Asia Pacific General Galvanizers Association (APGGA) is the industry organisation for Asia-Pacific’s general galvanizing sector. It is a group of national Associations of many of the countries of the region, along with individual galvanizers and suppliers to galvanizers in the Asia-Pacific region.
This web-site is intended to introduce the subject of hot dip Galvanizing – the metallic zinc coating that protects steel from corrosion.
A brief history of the APGGA
Robert Hsiao, the first Chairman of the APGGA spoke at the 12th Conference held in Yokohama, Japan in April 2023 on the history of the APGGA. His speech can be downloaded here. APGGA – History by Robert Hsiao
Conference Locations and Association Chairmen
The first APGGA conference was held in 1992, with Mr Robert Hsiao as Conference Chairman. In 2025, our 13th Conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In 2001, the APGGA was formally created, with Mr Tadao Tanaka acting as our First Chairman. Since then, there have been just four Chairman and in June 2024 we will welcome our first Madam Chairman, Ms Nargis Banu of Malaysia.
Full details of Conference locations and Chairmen can be seen here APGGA – History.
Where can I get my steelwork galvanized?
Visit our directory which provides links to the international Associations whose members provide hot dip galvanizing services in Asia-Pacific. The Associations listed in the directory can also provide a wealth of additional information and advice for users and potential users of hot dip galvanizing for the protection of steel.