Affiliations

MakMax is proud to be affiliated with the following organisations:

IFAI (Industrial Fabrics Association International)
Founded in 1912, IFAI is the only trade association in the world representing the entire specialty fabrics/technical textiles industry. Currently nearly 2,000 member companies in 58 countries are involved. Member products span the entire spectrum of the specialty fabrics industry, from fiber and fabric suppliers to manufacturers of end products, equipment and hardware.

LSAA (Lightweight Structures Association of Australasia)
The Lightweight Structures Association is a Not for Profit, autonomous, inter-disciplinary group of interested parties involved in the field of lightweight structures. The LSAA basic aim is to promote the proper application of lightweight structures, their design, fabrication, construction and materials, and the development of these and other aspects particular to lightweight structures.

ACASPA (Australian Cavas and Synthetic Products Association)
ACASPA is closely-knit trade association that represents participants in an industry that can be loosely labeled “Industrial Fabrics”. Participants comprise manufacturers, importers, and distributors of these fabrics as well as, (more importantly) fabricators who convert these into a host of other products, such as outdoor covers, awnings, blinds, shade sails and structures, canopies, dam liners, grain covers, animal shelters, bags etc.

Texyloop
Texyloop is an initiative of the Ferrari Group, a global stakeholder in the composite textile and membrane field. In all its areas of activity, Ferrari has ensured its long-term development through its capacity ti anticipate and innovate on human, social, technological, commercial, marketing and environmental scales.

Mehler Eco-Care
The Mehler eco-care concept accompanies Mehler products throughout their entire lifecycle, including in the incorporation of ecological criteria in the selection of raw materials, the use of environmentally friendly production processes, the utilisation of recyclable packaging materials and in the company’s participation in the development of recycling systems.

Green Building Council of Australia - Green Star Accredited Professionals
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) was established in 2002 to develop a sustainable property industry in Australia and drive the adoption of green building practices through market-based solutions. MakMax has Accredited Professionals on staff trained to aid clients in achieving a GBCA rating.

MIGAS - Apprentices & Trainees
MIGAS are passionate and enthusiastic for the alliance between industry and training, and further the training agenda by actively contributing and being involved in training initiatives. MIGAS work in partnership with MakMax Australia and Taiyo Membrane Corporation for the continuation of the industrial textile fabrication trade.