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Mission and Goals PACWI is a coalition of educational, professional and scientific organizations from throughout the Western Hemisphere. Its members are committed to progress through the use of materials joining technology. The organization's primary mission is to promote unity and cooperation in all phases of the industry, and to share technology and experience. Its preeminent goal is to expand, guide and standardize the practice of welding and joining using AWS Standards throughout the hemisphere. The coalition currently has 23 member organizations from 14 countries, and may eventually include members from all 26 countries in the Americas. All countries serve as equal partners within the coalition. Member organizations of PACWI are working collectively to advance the industry by addressing issues of common interest. Through this interaction, the group sponsors an annual meeting aimed at unifying welding codes and standards used throughout the region, and shares market and product information for the benefit of manufacturers, sellers and buyers. The annual meeting also provides an open fourum for technology transfer and the showcasing of new ideas. MEMBERS
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