Connect with the Global Industrial Automation Community

Join PAANZ and connect with the world’s largest industrial automation community through the global PI network. Access industrial automation standards, technical resources, certified training, industry events, networking opportunities, and support for PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link, and related technologies across Australia and New Zealand.

PROFIBUS & PROFINET Australia & New Zealand (PAANZ) is the official Regional PI Association (RPA) representing PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) across Australia and New Zealand.

As one of 25 Regional PI Associations worldwide, PAANZ connects local industry with a global network of approximately 1,700 member companies, including leading automation vendors, system integrators, manufacturers, end users, research institutions, universities, and industry organisations.

Membership provides access to internationally recognised industrial automation standards, industrial communication technologies, technical resources, training, and industry expertise, helping organisations stay informed, connected, and competitive in an increasingly digital and interconnected industrial landscape.

Member Benefits at a Glance

Why Join PAANZ?

Membership offers a range of benefits designed to support engineers, system integrators, technology providers, educators, end users, and organisations throughout their automation journey.

Technical Resources & Standards

Gain access to a wide range of technical information, specifications, profiles, standards, and industry best-practice resources covering PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link, omlox, MTP, NOA, SRCI, and other PI technologies used throughout modern industrial networking and automation systems.

Industry Education & Training

Stay current with evolving automation technologies through certified training courses, webinars, technical workshops, and educational resources delivered by industry experts.

Industry Networking

Connect with automation professionals, technology providers, system integrators, consultants, educators, and end users across Australia, New Zealand, and the global PI community.

Events & Industry Engagement

Receive invitations to industry expos, seminars, conferences, technical forums, workshops, networking events, and online activities designed to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Global Industry Connection

Benefit from being part of the world’s largest automation community, with access to international expertise, emerging technologies, and developments shaping the future of industrial automation.

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Who Can Join?

Membership is open to organisations and individuals who support the objectives of PI and PAANZ, including:

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Apply for Membership

Join the growing community of professionals and organisations helping to advance industrial automation and industrial communication standards across Australia and New Zealand.

To join PAANZ, please review the Membership Categories and complete the Membership Application Form. We welcome organisations and individuals committed to advancing industrial automation, industrial communication, and industry best practice throughout Australia and New Zealand.

For membership enquiries, please contact PAANZ for further information Marketing@profibus.org.au.

Membership Categories & Annual Fees

PAANZ offers membership options for manufacturers, vendors, end users, students, educational institutions, and other organisations supporting industrial automation and communication technologies.

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