The Surface Coatings Association Australia Inc. (SCAA) caters for the Scientific and Technical employees of manufacturers and suppliers involved in the paint, printing Ink, and adhesives industries. SCAA activities are also of broad appeal to technical staff working in the plastics, ceramics, cosmetics and textile industries, as well as catering for applicators and end users.

The term “Surface Coatings” includes Paint, Printing Ink, and Adhesives and the broader range of industrial and commercial coatings such as:

• Marine coatings
• Galvanised steel coatings
• Timber coatings
• Decorative/Household paint
• Road marking paint
• Corrosion control
• Paper coatings
• Electro deposition

Circulation

The Journal of Surface Coatings Australia is mailed bi-monthly to all members of the Surface Coatings Association, as well as to Subscribers and allied overseas organizations.

Current Circulation: ~700
Geographic Breakdown by States:

• Victoria 40%
• New South Wales 32%
• Queensland 8%
• Western Australia 8%
• South Australia 4%
• Overseas 2%
• Subscribers 4%

Members and the Public also have access to our SCA eNews – our monthly online newsletter. Access our eNews from the main navigation menu above

Readership

Surface Coatings Australia is read by scientists and technicians, as well as purchasing agents and those in sales and marketing in the industries of paint, polymers, printing ink, adhesives, and cosmetics. Raw materials manufacturers, importers, distributors and end users in these industries are also represented.

In addition, Surface Coatings Australia enjoys a high pass-on rate in the technical laboratories of the major paint companies.

Target Audience

• Branch Managers
• Business Owners and Controllers
• Company Managing Directors
• Company & University Libraries
• Formulators
• Government Research Workers
• Laboratory Personnel
• Procurement and Supply Chain Executives
• Research & Development Chemists
• Technical Managers
• Technologists