International Thermal Spray Association

St. Louis Metallizing is proud to be a member of the International Thermal Spray Association (ITSA). Today, as an organization, ITSA is working to raise the level of awareness of general industry and government on the advanced capabilities of thermal spray technology and the vitally important problems it can solve.

Thermal spray applications have moved from a traditional base in aviation to encompass ground-based turbines, automotive, biomedical electronics, highway infrastructure and virtually every industry. ITSA’s mission is to add value to its membership in terms of prestige, business opportunities, technical support, social networking, and to make contributions to the industry as a whole.

The association charter calls for thermal spray growth through the ITSA scholarship program, by working cooperatively with the industry in the writing of universal standards and specifications, through the development and exchange of technical information, through advertising and industry participation and by promoting a code of business ethics which instills confidence and satisfaction among consumers of thermal spray coatings.