AWISA/ACFA Merger
Members of the Australian Woodworking Industry Suppliers Association have formally voted in favour of a merger with ACFA
The vote was held at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 15th January 2026, marking an important milestone for both organisations and the broader woodworking, manufacturing and supply sector.
This merger brings together two long-standing industry bodies with a shared commitment to supporting businesses, strengthening advocacy, and building a more unified voice for our sector.
Richard Curley, Chair of ACFA, said, “This is a very positive outcome for our industry. Bringing ACFA and AWISA together creates a stronger, more connected association that can better represent the interests of manufacturers, cabinetmakers, designers and suppliers across Australia. We welcome AWISA members and look forward to working together.”
Kevin Bruce, Chair of AWISA, said, “AWISA boasts a long and proud history, which both the board and its members are committed to preserving. Our members have decisively chosen a future path for their association, and the merger with ACFA offers the best opportunity to safeguard AWISA’s contributions to the industry. This merger ensures that our members remain supported, represented, and connected within a larger national organisation that understands the challenges and opportunities facing our industry.”
Over the coming months, work will continue to integrate AWISA into ACFA in a planned and considered way. Members will be kept informed as transitional arrangements are finalised and as opportunities to engage with the merged organisation are rolled out.
As part of the merger, two AWISA Directors will come across to sit on the ACFA Board and all AWISA members will receive an invitation to become ACFA members. A strategic plan is under development about the future of any shows.
