About the IIW
The International Institute of Welding (IIW) was founded in 1948 by the welding institutes/societies of 13 countries who considered it crucial to make more rapid scientific and technical progress possible on a global level. Their vision was for the IIW to be the international vehicle by which innovation and best joining practices could be promoted, while providing an international platform for the exchange and dissemination of evolving welding technologies and applications.
From its beginnings, the IIW is today a universal reference, recognized as the largest worldwide network for welding and allied joining technologies, with a current membership of 56 countries from the five continents.
The IIW's Mission is to operate as the global body for the science and application of joining technology, providing a forum for networking and knowledge exchange among scientists, researchers and industry. Through the work of its 26 Technical Commissions and Working Units, the organization's technical focus encompasses the joining, cutting and surface treatment of metallic and non-metallic materials by such processes as welding, brazing, soldering, thermal cutting, thermal spraying, adhesive bonding and micro-joining. IIW work also embraces allied fields including quality assurance, non-destructive testing, standardization, inspection, health and safety, education, training, qualification, design and fabrication.
About the CCIIW
The Canadian Council of the International Institute of Welding (CCIIW) has been an active participant since shortly after the formation of the IIW. Membership of the Council currently consists of six sponsors listed below:
In addition to representation from these organizations on the Council, there are a number of individuals who are well-known in the Canadian welding and joining fraternity. These individuals are elected by the organizations as non-voting members for specific terms in order to widen the involvement of the Council with Canadian industry, and to provide guidance and advice to the Council and its IIW activities.