SCANZ exists to aid, foster, develop and protect the interests of the surface coatings and related industries throughout New Zealand.  These products protect, beautify, inform and hold the world together.

Our primary focus is to raise the standard of scientific, technical and professional knowledge of persons engaged or intending to be involved in said industries through conferences, seminars, webinars, publications, technical meetings, networking, and educational facilities support.

SCANZ also fosters and maintains liaisons with other like organisations within New Zealand and throughout the world.