Mission

To act as the worldwide network for knowledge exchange of joining technologies to improve the global quality of life.

 

Main Goals

- To identify, create, develop and transfer the best practices for sustainable development in a sustainable environment.

- To identify, develop and implement the IIW Education, Training, Qualification & Certification Programmes on a global basis.

- To promote the IIW and its Member Societies and services in various regions of the world for the common benefit of all.

 

Key Figures

- Conceived in 1947 and founded in 1948 by 13 countries, the IIW is today the largest worldwide network for welding and joining technologies.

- 53 Member Countries, representing experts in the various fields of welding and joining.
- 25 Technical Commissions and Working Units.

- 34 Authorized National Bodies which have awarded more than 40,000 Diplomas since 1998 and 6,000 Diplomas in 2008.