Company Profile for NACE International

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NACE International:

MISSION STATEMENT: To protect people, assets, and the environment from the effects of corrosion.

CORROSION: Corrosion is the deterioration of a material due to a reaction with its environment. From underground water pipes to airplanes to oilfield equipment, corrosion is an undeniable force in our world today. According to the U.S. Cost of Corrosion Study produced by NACE and released by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 2002, metallic corrosion cost the United States approximately $276 billion, or 3.1% of GDP. It is estimated that one-third of this cost is preventable with the application of current corrosion control technologies.

MEMBERSHIP: NACE’s membership is more than 21,500 professionals from 110 countries, 30% of which is outside North America, and represent virtually every major industry. • Oil and Gas: production, distribution, storage, refining, and processing • Pipeline and Underground Systems • Chemicals and Allied Products • Transportation Infrastructure and Bridges • Marine, Shipbuilding and Offshore Equipment • Utilities, Power Generation and Transmission • Military and Aerospace • Pollution Prevention • Potable Water, Industrial Water, and Wastewater • Pulp and Paper • Nuclear Power Generation. NACE’s membership is comprised of: engineers, inspectors, and technicians; presidents, business owners, and consultants; managers, supervisors, and sales representatives; scientists, chemists; and researchers; and educators, and students.

STRUCTURE: NACE is a 501(c)3 entity and is organized into eight Areas • Northern Area • Eastern Area • Central Area • Western Area • East Asia/Pacific Rim Area • West Asia/Africa Area • Europe Area • Latin America Area.

PROGRAMS: • Conferences, symposia, and exhibitions • General education courses, short-courses, and in-house training • Coating Inspector Training and Certification Program • Professional Recognition and Certification Programs • Publications: standards, books, and technical journals • Public Affairs and Government Relations activities.

Company:	NACE International
Headquarters Address:	1440 South Creek Drive
	Houston, TX 77084
Main Telephone:	[phone]
Website:	www.nace.org
Type of Organization:	Non-profit
Industry:	Technology Society
Key Executives:	Executive Director: Tony Keane
	President: Mark Byerley
Public Relations
Contact:	Cliff Johnson
Phone:	[phone]
Email:	[e-mail]
Public Relations
Contact:	Lou Frank
Phone:	[phone]
Email:	[e-mail]