text: The objectives of the European Coil Coating Association are described in the association's statutes and rules of procedure:
  * Setting quality performance standards and developing test methods
  * Spreading the benefits of coil and/or sheet coated metal with particular emphasis on environmental, cost and quality benefits
  * Stimulating product, process, application and market developments
  * Increasing the awareness of coil and/or sheet-coated metal through professional marketing and by organising educational training programmes for non-users
  * Creating an industry network and forum for the development and exchange of ideas
  * Representation of the Industry in its contacts with Public Officials and Public Authorities
  * Providing liaison with other Trade Associations and Professional Bodies.