The Shanghai Electroplating Association (SEA) was established in June 1984, formerly known as the Shanghai Electroplating Association under the Shanghai Machinery Technology Association. It was registered as a first level association with the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau on March 21, 1995 (Shanghai Social Registration No. 50177599-8, legal representative code 50177599-8). It is an industry organization composed of electroplating enterprises and related electroplating equipment, materials, design, scientific research, teaching and operation units in Shanghai, as well as electroplating related units. It currently has more than 360 member units, covering industries such as automotive, electronics, communication, electromechanical, chemical, instrumentation, light industry, construction, aerospace, aviation, shipbuilding, metallurgy, and military.