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Protecting Steel for Generations
July/August 2008 | Volume 98
American Galvanizer
Letter from the President
v LIFO Accounting to Go by the Wayside
There is momentum within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to abandon
the current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) embrace of the “last in,
first out” (LIFO) method for determining inventory costs. Rather, favor is falling on
the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which prohibits LIFO. Canada
is committed to implementing IFRS by 2011, bringing them in line with the European
Union, India, Russia, and Australia. Since November 2007, the SEC has allowed foreign
private firms to submit financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS.
A key driver for the SEC is to lower costs for U.S. based multi-national corporations with
a large number of subsidiaries in foreign countries reporting in accordance with IFRS.
Adopting a single set of reporting standards will also improve investor confidence and
continue the expansion of capital markets across borders. To do nothing endangers U.S.
companies’ competitiveness in the global marketplace using GAAP.
Currently, a tax plan within U.S. H.R 3970, spearheaded by House Ways and Means
Committee Chairman Charles Rangel (D-New York), remains in committee, but would
work to repeal LIFO. The impact for galvanizers using LIFO may be dramatic, as
companies using the standard as their measure of inventory investment would be taxed
on their reserves. Overall, the favorable impact to the U.S. coffers would be billions of
dollars, and certainly millions would be provided by galvanizers. Approximately 40%
of manufacturing and distribution companies use LIFO. LIFO helps a business more
accurately assess the impact of inflation and price volatility, and price their products
according to current replacement costs.
The advantage to having all businesses report on an IFRS basis is all businesses would
be judged by shareholders, bankers, and all stakeholders on the same basis. Everyone’s
numbers would mean the same thing. That may be little consolation for a galvanizer
facing a large tax bill, if and when H.R. 3970 passes. Stay tuned.
--Tim Harris
75th Anniversary Spotlight
This year-long celebration of the AGA’s 75th Anniversary will
include a brief biography and words of wisdom from past
presidents and board members of days gone by.
Richard Craven, South Atlantic, LLC
As Rod Stewart says, the ‘forever young’ Richard Craven has been around the block.
He started in the business in 1978 with Carolina Galvanizing and remained involved
there until 1991, when he formed South Atlantic, LLC. It was until 2000 Richard toiled
there, prior to his exiting the business for the beautiful beach of North Captiva Island,
Florida, and retirement with wife Sharon. Richard served the AGA in the capacities of
Member Services Committee from 1983-1985, as a board member from 1994-2000,
an executive committee member from 1996-2000, and finally as president from 19982000. His fond memories of the AGA include “the purchase of our own building in
Denver and Richard Brooks, just because he is Richard Brooks.” With the inner strength
his pony-tailed hair gives him, Richard hopes to test for his 6th degree black belt in 3
years. He intersperses hikes on the beach in Florida and treks in the mountains of North
Carolina in between the discipline of his Tai Chi. His words of wisdom.... “My six year old
grandson just told me to stop talking wise. So I will.”
75th Anniversary Spotlight, cont’d. page 3
4 Phil’s Point of View: What’s a Neighbor Good for?
5 Ask Dr. Galv: Corrosion Protection for Fasteners
10 Marketing Guru: New Website Unveiled
2008 - 2009
Board of Directors
AGA Committees
President
R. Timothy Harris
Aztec Galvanizing Services - Witt
Market Development Committee Chair
Joe Langemeier
Valmont Coatings
First Vice President
Rick Cornish
Valmont Coatings
Membership Services Committee Chair
Terry Wolfe
Voigt & Schweitzer, Inc.
Second Vice President
Julian Dozier
Gateway Galvanizing
Sustaining Member Committee Chair
Thorn Baccich
Mineral Research & Development
Technical Services Committee Chair
John Gregor
American Galvanizing Company
DIRECTORS
Manuel Ballesteros
Grupo Galvanizador S.A. de C.V.
AGA Staff
John Gregor
American Galvanizing Co., Inc.
Executive/Marketing Director
Phil Rahrig
Jim Mason
Texas Galvanizing, Inc.
Technical Director
Tom Langill, Ph.D.
Mike McKinnon
Rogers Brothers Galvanizing
Corrosion Engineer
Bernardo Duran III
David Prior
Galvan Industries, Inc.
Senior Environmental, Health, & Safety Engineer
Christine Kleen
Lance Rosenkranz
Los Angeles Galvanizing Co.
Marketing Manager
Melissa Lindsley
Jim Hensler
Horsehead Corporation
Marketing Coordinator
Jenny Clawson
David Ware
Tennessee Galvanizing, Inc.
Marketing Coordinator
Cecile Elliott
Terry Wolfe
Voigt & Schweitzer, Inc.
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Sue Bieber
Doug Zalk
Zalk Steel & Supply Co.
American Galvanizers Association
6881 South Holly Circle, Suite 108
Centennial, Colorado 80112
Phone: 720-554-0900 Fax: 720-554-0909
Web: www.galvanizeit.org
Email: aga@galvanizeit.org
Copyright © 2008 by the American Galvanizers Association, Inc.
This is the official publication of the American Galvanizers Association and does not
necessarily reflect the view of the board of directors or AGA members. Every effort
is made to ensure accuracy. Any errors are strictly accidental and may be corrected
in a subsequent issue. This material provides general information only and is not
intended as a substitute for competent, professional examination and verification as
to suitability and applicability. The publication of the material herein is not intended
as a representation or warranty on the part of the American Galvanizers Association,
Inc. Anyone making use of this information assumes all liability arising from such
use. Questions or comments about this publication should be directed to the AGA.
Comments and suggestions are encouraged.
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American Galvanizers Association
75th Anniversary Spotlight, cont.
Jim Rosenkranz, Los Angeles Galvanizing
In his more than 30 years as owner of Los Angeles Galvanizing, Jim’s
success was augmented by his support of the AGA during his two
stints on the Board of Directors from 1980-1983 and 1991-1996.
With Shirley, the matron of the Rosenkranz Clan, at his side, Jim’s
fondest memory of his AGA days is “all the friends we made at the
annual meetings.” As much of a beloved character that Jim is, he
has someone from his AGA experiences that perhaps exceeded him,
namely Granny Knox. It seems Granny was a humorous guy that
enjoyed a drink or two at lunch and told the story about when he
went to lunch in San Francisco and ended up in Sweden. Besides
living on the golf course, Jim (and Shirley) enjoy watching their 12
grandchildren grow and participate in their athletic endeavors. Jim’s
unprompted words of wisdom, “Treat the AGA as an asset to your
operation.”
Fred Wright, Aztec Galvanizing Services
Residing with his lovely bride, Mary, in Granbury, Texas, just outside
the Ft. Worth area, Fred was at the helm of Aztec Galvanizing Services
for the better part of 26 years. He last served as AGA president from
2005-2007 but was also a board member from 1995-2007, and an
executive committee member from 2003-2007. Fred cherishes, in
particular, the camaraderie of our industry members as exemplified
at the annual conferences. His most memorable character is Basil
Shorb of Elderlee. “It was during Basil’s presidency, I believe, I
came to appreciate the finesse necessary to chair a board meeting
while considering the conversation and opinions of thirteen diverse
members.” With a boat on Lake Granbury just outside his back door,
it is no wonder Fred enjoys a life of fishing and traveling. His words
of wisdom to us all, “Only a fool thinks he knows it all.”
CONDOLENCES:
Longtime galvanizer and great friend to
the industry Thomas E. Moore passed
away on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the
age of 68. Tom founded Moore Quality
Galvanizing, located in Madera, California. A true gentleman, Tom served on the board
of directors from 1996 - 2000. He will be
missed, and the AGA extends condolences
to Moore’s wife, Marie, and family.
v Performance Warranty Guidelines
More and more states, governmental authorities, and
even private entities are requiring galvanizers to submit a
warranty of performance during the bid phase and at the time
of award.
The AGA has developed a tool for members to aid them in
compiling an effective warranty, identifying several issues that
should be considered integral to the warranty. This list of issues
is not all-inclusive, but is intended to give a solid baseline for
members and legal counsel to develop a responsible, yet not
overly restrictive warranty. To receive a copy of the Guideline
to Develop a Performance Warranty, contact Phil Rahrig at
720-554-0900 x12, or prahrig@galvanizeit.org.
Phil’s Point of View - Phil Rahrig
v What’s a Neighbor Good for?
As the AGA’s executive committee members devoted a day
of their time in Denver to craft a new, three-year strategic
plan for the organization, discussion turned to focus on what
services members want the association to provide. Based on
conversations each has had with other members and comments
made in committee meetings over the years, leading suggestions
include:
• Assistance with process issues in the galvanizing plant
• Specification interpretation and liaisons with
specification influencers
• Education of process personnel
• Training of marketing personnel
• Marketing of galvanizing to specifiers
• Having an unbiased, authoritative, and objective voice in
the galvanizing industry
• Leadership on health, environment, and safety matters
As the elements of the three-year plan took shape, the board
incorporated the previously detailed reasons, and to no surprise,
the interdependency of the marketing and technical disciplines
(departments) was obvious. However, not so obvious – and
nearly impossible to incorporate into the plan – were other
requested functions of the association the executive committee
cited, including:
• To borrow a zinc pump from an AGA friend when my
primary and backup both failed during a kettle pump-out
Using zinc shot for your next kettle
fill eliminates labour intesive hand
packing in-between jumbo blocks.
The new charge melts faster, creates
less thermal stress on your kettle, and can
get you back to production 30 percent
faster than traditional packing. Not bad
for a little 3/8” diameter disc-shaped
piece of zinc.
Call Martin Gagné at (416) 775-1413
for more information about zinc shot. It’s
just one more way Xstrata works for you.
• To ask a member in another region of the country about
how he deals with environmental regulators on storm
water
• To advise the galvanizer 120 km away about a “slow payno-pay” account coming his way
• To learn how a West Coast member handled the transition
to an Oracle enterprise management system
• To hear how a galvanizer on the East Coast has control
of his market via branding and advance marketing
techniques
• To team with another galvanizer to complete a job too
large for my own plant to undertake
• For camaraderie with a group of men and women having
common objectives and challenges as we all try to make
a living and contribute to the betterment of society by
providing an economical and durable solution to corrosion.
Notice how the “not-so-obvious” suggestions for functions of
the AGA are personal, relationship dependent, and incorporate
words like ‘borrow, advise, ask, hear, team, and camaraderie.
All are within your grasp at AGA meetings, seminars, training
sessions, etc.
The AGA staff cannot deliver these things, but there are plenty of
galvanizers in your geographic area and around North America
willing to share because it is the right thing to do. That’s what a
neighbor is good for, and that’s what a good neighbor is. Invite
someone into the neighborhood, or move in yourself.
Xstrata, First Canadian Place - 100 King Street West, Suite 7050
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5X 1E3
Tel: (416) 775-1413 Fax: (416) 775-1492
Q:
A:
My customer is comparing hot-dip
galvanizing with several different
competing protective coatings to protect
his bolts and other fasteners. Besides a
longer service life, what other advantages
does hot-dip galvanizing provide over
competing protective coatings?
You are correct – hot-dip galvanizing does provide a longer
service life than competing protective coatings. In addition
to a longer service life, hot-dip galvanizing is superior to
competing protective coatings in several other ways. In this
article I will discuss how hot-dip galvanizing compares to zinc
plating, mechanical galvanizing, painting, and epoxy coating.
Bolts and other fasteners are unique because they often
have many curved surfaces, edges, or corners. Hot-dip
galvanizing provides uniform coatings on these surfaces,
because the process develops the zinc coating by way of a
metallurgical reaction. During this reaction the coating
grows perpendicularly to the base steel, meaning corners
and edges develop coatings at least as thick as those on flat
surfaces. In contrast, the zinc-plating and painting processes
produce very thin coatings on edges and corners. The
mechanical galvanizing method uses a deposition process
and does not produce coating thicknesses as uniform as hotdip galvanizing. In the mechanical galvanizing process, glass
beads must peen the zinc onto the base steel to deposit the
coating on the steel surface.
By their nature, threads are curved with many edges and
corners, as are bolt heads. If they are not adequately coated,
corrosion can begin first on these areas. Corrosion on threads
can create safety issues due to reduced fastening strength,
while corrosion on bolt heads can create rounded heads that
can be easily stripped. Coating uniformity is very important
to ensure a consistent coating across the length of the bolt
or other fastener. Hot-dip galvanizing has a built-in quality
control measure by way of its metallurgical reaction. If the
steel surface is not clean, the galvanized coating will not
form. As long as the surface is clean, uniform coatings form,
Ask
Dr.
Gal
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because the base steel is subject to the exact same process
variables at the same time. Mechanically galvanized bolts can
have coatings that are not properly compacted, creating the
possibility for bare spots, and epoxy coated bolts can develop
voids or holidays during the curing process. This means it is
possible for epoxy coated bolts to begin corroding before the
bolts even leave the processing facility.
For zinc coatings, corrosion protection is related to the
amount of zinc on the base steel. Thicker coatings provide
more corrosion protection. Zinc plating tends to produce
very thin coatings suitable for indoor applications only.
Higher coating densities provide more zinc per surface area
and thereby provide more corrosion protection. The hotdip galvanizing process creates coatings that have a higher
density than mechanical galvanizing or zinc plating processes.
Mechanical galvanizing produces a coating with a density of
approximately 0.45 oz/ft2/mil compared to a coating density
of 0.6 oz/ft2/mil produced by the hot-dip galvanizing method.
This means hot-dip galvanized coatings provide at least
30% more zinc per unit area than mechanically galvanized
coatings.
Another important consideration for protective coatings
is the durability of the coating. Bolts and other fasteners
are often repeatedly handled during processing, creating
the possibility for abrasion of the coating. If the coating
is scraped from the base steel prior to fastening, the
corrosion process can be accelerated. The iron-zinc alloy
layers of hot-dip galvanized coatings are harder than the
base steel itself, providing outstanding abrasion resistance
of the hot-dip galvanized coating. Other zinc coatings are
only half as hard as the base steel, at best. In addition to
the strong barrier protection of galvanized steel, all zinc
coatings provide cathodic protection to the base steel
when the coating is scratched. Paint and epoxy coatings
provide only barrier protection and can be easily scraped
from the base steel.
Along with abrasion resistance, adherence of the coating to
the base steel is very important. If the coating does not adhere
tightly to the base steel, it can easily be removed and thereby
create bare spots. Hot-dip galvanizing has a bond strength of
approximately 3600 PSI, whereas zinc plating and paint have
a bond strength of only a couple hundred PSI.
In conclusion, in addition to providing a longer service life
than competing protective coatings, hot-dip galvanizing
provides superior coating of edges, corners and threads,
higher coating densities, increased abrasion resistance, and
greater bond strength.
Sustainable
Solutions
Hot-dip galvanizing
for alternative energy structures
Sustainable Solutions is now available
for purchase at $2.44/piece with a $75
minimum order.
Learn how hot-dip galvanizing can
protect investments in alternative energy
today!
Technical Update
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A look at current and upcoming programs/projects being prepared by the AGA Technical Department
Hexavalent Chromium Note Available
The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Note on the hexavalent
chromium study is now available. The chromate study was
developed to measure the quantity of chromate 6+ ions on the
surface of the galvanized steel. Results from the study show
chromate 6+ ions are on the surface of the galvanized coating
immediately after being quenched in the chromate bath, but
within a week there is very little chromate 6+ ions on the surface.
After four months, there is no hexavalent chromium on the surface
of the galvanized steel. The note is available on our website by
clicking on the “members only” section and selecting EHS notes.
CSI Green Survey and IZA’s Life-Cycle Inventory
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is putting together a
survey called GreenFormat allowing manufacturers to accurately
report the sustainability-measuring properties of their products,
and provide designers, constructors, and building operators with
basic information to help meet ‘green’ requirements. After the
survey is complete, a database of the product information will be
available. The testing program for the survey is ina beta phase and
more details will be forthcoming. The AGA will be participating in
this upcoming survey.
The AGA was involved in another survey, the Life Cycle Inventory
(LCI), put together by IZA. The information for the LCI was
collected from galvanizers worldwide. The AGA contributed
information from five member galvanizers’ plants. The goals of
the LCI are to understand and communicate the environmental
benefits of using zinc products in end-use applications compared
to other products with similar performance characteristics; create
a repository of LCI data approved by the zinc industry; and
facilitate product branding/reputation building. The two surveys
will help to provide sustainability information and the ‘greenness’
of hot-dip galvanized steel.
Revised OSHA Manual Update
The AGA OSHA Manual has been undergoing an update the past
few years. The manual will provide updated information on the
OSHA regulations, as well as offer a tip page for galvanizers on
regulations specific to the industry. The format of the manual is
similar to the updated AGA EPA manual. The OSHA manual will be
available later in 2008 in CD and printed form.
Waste Survey
The AGA is putting together a survey asking galvanizers how they
treat and dispose of their wastes. We are looking for information
on all of the wastes generated at a galvanizing facility. A survey
will be sent in August 2008 to the membership. After compiling
the information from the surveys, an Environment, Health, and
Safety Note will be published.
See next issue for The Cutting Edge,
an updated look at health, safety, and environmental issues.
TechForum
October 8-10
Registration for
TechForum 2008
is now open!
Held October 8-10 at the Hilton Fort Worth
in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, this year’s
conference will begin with a plant tour in
the morning on Wed., Oct. 8 and conclude
by midday on Friday, Oct 10.
Early registration forms are due by
Friday, Aug. 29, and tours are first-come,
first serve this year. Hotel rooms must also
be booked by Friday, Aug. 29, to receive
the AGA group room discount of $159/
standard room.
To make a room reservation, call
817-870-2100 or 1-800-HILTONS (ask for
the AGA group rate), or register online at
www.galvanizeit.org/tfhotel.
To download a registration form or for
more information, visit
www.galvanizeit.org/TechForum.
Fort Worth, Texas
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Offsite Tour Gerdau Ameristeel, Midlothian
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Registration
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
General Session
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Coffee Break
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm*
MarketPlace Reception
*NEW! Earlier time to accommodate after-hour activities
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
7:30 am - 8:30 am
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
9:00 am - 10:00 am
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FRIDAY, OCT. 10
Continental Breakfast
General Session
MarketPlace Networking Break
MarketPlace Lunch
Hot-Dip Galvanizing Plant Tour Aztec Galvanizing Services, Crowley Plant
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 12:00 pm*
General Session
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Break
*NEW! Earlier time to accommodate evening flights
Marketing Guru - Melissa Lindsley
Website Unveiled!
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SOLUTION FLUXES FROM ZACLON LLC
New AGA Website to Benefit Specifiers, Members,
and Association
On 08/08/08, the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) will
debut its new website at www.galvanizeit.org. The website has
been in need of a face-lift for some time, because although the
content was very good and thorough, the usability left plenty to
be desired. The original website was over five years old, which in
the online world (and technology world as a whole) is considered
ancient. The advances in technology, HTML code, website design,
and functionality have been dramatic, not to mention the rise of
online commerce. Taking all of these things into account, the AGA
contracted with Jennifer Gray & Co., Inc., to redesign the website
with all the technological “bells and whistles” available today.
All of the Wholesome Goodness of
Zaclon Galvanizing Fluxes
In a Convenient Concentrated Solution
The revamped website will look vastly different from the old
one. Not only will the design and orientation be more congruent
with current web trends, but the content has been completely
reorganized. Our old site seemed to be organized to most benefit
the AGA staff, as many specifiers and members often had difficulty
finding the information they desired. People unfamiliar with the
site could not understand the logic or intuitively use the site to
find information. The new site was organized to help guide the
user, whether AGA member or specifier, to the desired information
quickly and easily.
Do you know that Zaclon LLC manufactures
concentrated flux solutions?
All of the standard grades of Zaclon® flux (K, F, C, CS, and Sulfate
Control) are available in 50% aqueous solution. We can
manufacture the concentrate with or without wetting agents such as
Wetting Agent A, and package it in drums, totes, or trucks.
So how, you may ask, is this newly designed and organized site
going to benefit me? Let’s explore the advantages the new site
offers to each of the audiences: specifiers, members, and the
association/staff.
Why use a solution flux?
• Efficient blending of preflux tanks, and is easier to
handle—flux can be added as easily as opening a valve.
Specifier Advantages
Two major benefits specifiers will receive when using the new
site are quicker and easier access to the technical information.
The new site has more descriptive sections, mirroring the most
common reasons specifiers visit the site. These new “technical”
sections: About Hot-Dip Galvanizing & Other Corrosion Protection
Systems, Designing & Fabricating for Hot-Dip Galvanizing,
Specifying & Inspecting Galvanized Steel, and Galvanized Steel in
Use, are very descriptive and should help the architect, engineer,
fabricator, or other specifier narrow their search effectively right
from the homepage. By narrowing their search, they will be able
to find what they desire more easily. The additional sections:
Education & Resources and About AGA will direct specifiers to
take the Galvanize It! seminar online, find information about the
association, and search archives.
• Eliminate the need for dust masks when adding new flux.
• Eliminate wasted dry flux on the bottom of the preflux tank.
• Automated addition is easier than with a dry flux. Use less
process water as you are adding pure water with a
concentrated flux.
• Storage is easier—not sensitive to rain or sun.
• Less sensitive to price variations in energy than dry fluxes,
allowing for better budgeting of your process costs.
• Lead times are shorter.
Second, the interior or content pages have been restructured to
offer the specifier a bevy of resources in addition to the information
on the page. This new page structure will help specifiers find
more information quickly. On the old site, much of the technical
information, Dr. Galvs or publications for instance, were housed in
archived lists, separate from the corresponding information, and
many users did not even know more information was available or
how to find it. With the new site, all relevant technical resources,
such as Dr. Galvs, publications, magazine articles, etc. are linked
to the page with corresponding information. For example, if the
user navigates to a page on welding galvanized steel, all Dr Galvs,
publications, articles, etc. related to welding are linked to the page,
so the specifier can view all pertinent information on the subject
from the same page.
Marketing Guru, cont’d. page 11
Contact Zaclon’s Technical Account Manager, Robert Woods
or Zaclon Customer Service for more information about our
liquid flux program.
Robert Woods, Technical Account Manager
216-271-1569 rwoods@zaclon.com
Karin Rosati, Customer Service Manager
800-356-7327 k.rosati@zaclon.com
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Marketing Guru, cont’d - Melissa Lindsley
will help us become an authoritative source on galvanizing and
corrosion protection as a whole, allowing us to become a “go-to”
resource for the steel construction industry.
Additionally, the association will benefit from the freed staff time
the new content management system (CMS) the site offers. The
new CMS will facilitate the AGA staff’s process of adding, updating,
or removing content on the site. Currently, the staff spends vast
amounts of time and effort working on the site and creating things
by hand. With the new site, much of this wasted time and energy
will be alleviated, as the CMS will automate much of the production.
For example, the system will operate similarly to using a calculator
instead of writing out long division by hand, or typing a letter
rather than handwriting it. The saved time will allow staff to focus
the previously dedicated time into other programs.
AGA staff and several around the AGA membership are very
excited about the new website. I encourage all of you to spend
some time checking out the new site on 08/08/08, and hope
you find it useful and exciting. If you have any questions or
concerns about the new site, please feel free to contact me at
mlindsley@galvanizeit.org.
Member Galvanizer Advantages
In addition to the benefits of specifiers, all of which will directly or
indirectly benefit AGA members, members will also benefit from a
more readily available galvanizer listing and increased functionality.
The new website offers an easily accessible, prominent listing of
all AGA galvanizing members. Approximately 500 architects,
engineers, fabricators, and other specifiers use the AGA each
month, whether online or over the phone, to locate a galvanizer.
The new site displays a search for galvanizers prominently on the
home page, and through navigation in two places on all interior
pages. This will allow potential new customers a quick and easy
way to find you.
Specifier Advantages
» Quicker and easier access to the technical information
» More descriptive sections that mirror common reasons specifiers visit the site
»
Furthermore, the new site offers enhanced functionality
benefiting members in a few different ways. First, the increased
functionality will facilitate the use of the members only section,
where members can find a wealth of information. On the old site,
the members only section was often a hassle to use, as you would
have to remember the generic username and password, and once
logged in, the system would kick you to a generic starting page
rather than the page you were trying to access. The new site will
allow each member to create their own unique username and
password, and if trying to navigate member’s only content, the
system will prompt you to log in then send you directly to the
desired page.
All relevant technical resources, such as Dr. Galvs, publications, magazine articles, etc. are now linked to the page with corresponding information
Member Advantages
» Search for galvanizers more prominently featured on the home page
» Each member can now create their own unique username and password
» If a “members only” feature is selected, the user will be sent to the intended page after log in
The new functionality will also allow members to do many things
online that, in the past, have been done through fax, email, or mail.
The AGA will now have the capacity to allow members to register for
AGA events, renew membership and update company information,
and submit Excellence Awards applications, etc. online. This will
save both members and the staff time and money!
»
Members can now register for AGA events, renew membership and update company information, and submit Excellence Awards applications, etc., online
Association Advantages
Association Advantages
The new website will also benefit the association as a whole above
and beyond the previously highlighted benefits. The newly designed
and organized site will draw more visitors to the site, ensuring
they receive accurate, relevant information about galvanizing.
Our site is already highly ranked with search engines: however,
with enhanced organization, better keywords, and cleaner, more
searchable URLs, the site will become even more highly respected
by the search engines. Higher placement on search engines
translates into more visitors, which in turn increases the value
to search engines further, which increases traffic…and the cycle
continues. Building on the AGA’s already strong web presence
» With better organization and design, more new visitors will be attracted to site
» Search ranking is expected to rise
» Less time wasted by staff on updates
» The new changes will help establish the AGA website as the authoritative voice on hot-dip galvanizing
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AMERICAN
Galvanizer
2008 Member Website Password
**NEW** Sign up for your own unique Username and Password at the new www.galvanizeit.org
website by clicking “member login” at the top right corner of the page .
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American Galvanizers Association
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