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Company Membership

Companies within the broad spectrum of Materials Handling are offered Affiliate membership of the Institute and appoint a person, who will then have full membership facilities associated with the position to avail himself of all the opportunities offered to individual members.

All information will then be available to the company as a whole and they are invited to participate fully in the activities of the Institute.

Opportunities exist to assist with various development projects and events that may be in process

From time to time and thereby creating a potential marketing platform for your organisation.

Facilities are available for inclusion within the Institute Web Site of your company logo, Area of Operation and links to your own personal Web Site. This service is provided free of charge and allows members and the general public access to your products and services.

The extension of web facilities to include Technical information will also allow you to present under your banner information to students and members. This information is not intended as a marketing tool but if sufficient people use your information the ultimate exposure to business opportunities will be increased.

Member companies are also invited to submit electronically for publication details of new products and services they have available and these will be included in the relevant sections of the Web Site.

The extent of your participation will determine the level of exposure that your company will attain through the Institute Web Site. The more information available the better will be the exposure for both your company and the Institute.

Information offered for publication on the Web should be provided electronically and will be subject to editing prior to publication.

The South African Institute of Materials Handling
Company Affiliate Membership

Invitation to Interested Parties

As a technical institute looking to the future, we are offering the opportunity for related companies to join us in the re-development phase of our industry.

The concept of an institute committed solely to individual members within materials handling industry came under review resulting in a Company Affiliate Membership category being introduced to accommodate companies operating in or associated with the broad field of Materials Handling.

Educational Approach

One of the main aims of the Institute is the dissemination of knowledge within its own sphere of endeavor and this is accomplished through an active website.
Lecture sessions, seminars and conferences complement this aim.

Commitment to Industry

During its 30 years service to the Materials Handling Community, the SAIMH has become recognised as a progressive force for positive change within the industry. The Institute remains dedicated to the advancement of sound techniques and practices and to assisting its members through the provision of information, which can lead to increased efficiency and effectiveness under the operational conditions.

Company Affiliate Subscription

1. Application fee R 50-00 (non-refundable)

2. Annual membership subscription R 1000-00

3. Reinstatement fee R 250-00 (within 12 months)
   (if membership was cancelled) 

Company Affiliate Entitlements

1. To delegate one employee of the company or branch as its nominated representative to participate in general membership functions free of charge, with the exception of conferences, seminars, workshops, etc., where an attendance fee is imposed.

2. To benefit from the privileged rates applicable to members for all bona fide employees registered by the company as delegates to conferences, seminars and workshops, etc., presented by the SAIMH.

3. Authority to use SAIMH logos declaring their affiliation to the S A Institute of Materials Handling on company letterheads and other official company stationery.

4. To have its company named in all published lists of SAIMH Company Affiliates.

5. To display a Certificate of Affiliation (this remains the property of the SAIMH).

6. To receive one copy monthly of the official journal of the Institute free of charge.

7. The right to rebates on advertising space tariffs in Institute publications.

8. The right to purchase items of SAIMH apparel.

9. The right of access to reference library information.

10. The option to participate in organised group visits to specialised exhibitions and conferences outside the country.

11. The right to appoint two employees as representatives at any general or extraordinary meeting of the Institute or its Sections but without voting rights.

12. Web guide/directory free of charge. viz. Your company's logo, contact details and services will be on our website and will offer hyperlinks to your website.

Click here to Download the 'Company Affiliate Membership Application Form'