NACE International and SSPC discuss mutual benefits

Prior to discussions, NACE and SSPC hosted an association CEO who has experience completing multiple mergers. He shared useful lessons learned and advice, which helped set a productive tone for the meeting. The organisations also teleconferenced with a programme manager who is being considered as a facilitator for conversations with members and other stakeholders to gather feedback and input to ensure all perspectives are considered and to accelerate the process of decision-making.

During the meeting, the participants from NACE and SSPC worked together to create a timeline for moving forward with the goal of having a membership vote by 2Q20. In the meantime, both organisations will provide informational webinars and small group information sessions prior to the vote to enable members to have a thorough understanding of what is involved in any cooperative relationship between the two organisations.

Team members also discussed potential governance models and transition plans., The representatives from both organisations left the meeting optimistic and agreed to continuing regularly scheduled phone calls and a second face to face meeting later this summer. Manous and Greenfield agreed that they are most excited by the way the integration team is working closely together and prioritising doing what is right for the industries and members served by NACE and SSPC.

While both organisations report that their major stakeholders have provided positive feedback thus far, they are committed to seeking as much input as possible.

About NACE International

Founded in 1943, NACE International, The Worldwide Corrosion Authority, is the world’s largest non-profit of its kind with more than 38 000 members in 130 countries. Based in Houston, Texas, with offices in the US, UK, China, Malaysia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and a training centre in Dubai, the organisation serves all industries impacted by corrosion. NACE International provides its membership with numerous benefits and offers the world’s most specified technical training and certification programmes, industry standards, reports, conferences, and publications focused on corrosion prevention and mitigation.

About SSPC

SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings was founded in 1950 as the Steel Structures Painting Council, a non-profit professional society focused on the use of protective coatings to protect industrial steel structures. In 1997, the name of the association was changed to SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings to reflect the evolution of coatings technology and the expanding types of construction materials. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with offices in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and China, more than 16 000 professionals and 420 companies worldwide carry active SSPC certifications.

Today, SSPC promotes the protection and preservation of concrete, steel and other industrial and marine structures and surfaces through the use of high-performance protective, marine and industrial coatings. SSPC is the leading source of training and information on surface preparation, coating selection, coating application, environmental regulations, and health and safety issues that affect the protective coatings industry.

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