About NACE

NACE equips society to protect people, assets and the environment from the adverse effects of corrosion.

Who we are

NACE International, The Worldwide Corrosion Authority, was established in 1943 by eleven corrosion engineers from the pipeline industry as the “National Association of Corrosion Engineers.”

Today, NACE serves nearly 37,000 members in over 140 countries and is recognized globally as the premier authority for corrosion control solutions. The organization offers technical training and certification programs, conferences, industry standards, reports, publications, technical journals, government relations activities and more.

NACE International is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices in San Diego, California; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Shanghai, China, Sao Paulo, Brazil and Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Our History

NACE International was established in 1943 by eleven corrosion engineers from the pipeline industry as the "National Association of Corrosion Engineers."

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Board of Directors

NACE International is a member-driven organization led by its board of directors, who set the tone and direction for organizational operations.

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Strategic Plan

Strategic planning is an ongoing process designed to provide a roadmap for taking us from a well-defined Present State to a compelling and significantly different Future State.

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Contact NACE

To best serve its customers, NACE International maintains offices throughout the world, along with two training centers in Houston and Dubai. If you have a question or need to speak to a staff member see the many ways you can connect with NACE International.

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Work at NACE International

NACE International is organized into four Areas in North America and four Global Areas. NACE International has 142 sections, including 33 student sections worldwide sponsor local programs to promote the exchange of corrosion information and education.

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Government Relations

NACE International develops and executes legislative strategies centered on the policy issues that matter to our members. By working with policy makers, the association ensures the voice of corrosion industry professionals is heard and legislators are informed of the importance of corrosion control. NACE International staff has been instrumental in raising awareness on Capitol Hill through coordination of legislative fly ins, submission of Congressional Testimony, letter writing campaigns, and in the development of the Corrosion Prevention Caucus.

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Membership

NACE International is globally recognized as the premier authority for corrosion prevention and control solutions due to the contributions of our members. Join today and experience all the benefits of NACE membership.

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Industries NACE Serves

NACE International is committed to industry and the global issue of corrosion which affects it. NACE provides education, training, resources, and solutions that help to mitigate the costly effects of corrosion. In doing so, NACE International affirms its commitment to industry in the fight against corrosion.

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Sections & Areas

NACE International is organized into four Areas in North America and four Global Areas. NACE International has 115 sections, including 24 student sections worldwide sponsor local programs to promote the exchange of corrosion information and education.

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Media Resources

NACE International is your source for global experts and information in all fields of corrosion control and prevention.

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For urgent media requests please send an email to mediarelations@nace.org.

NACE Ethical Advocate

NACE International offers an anonymous and confidential service, NACE Ethical Advocate, for reporting unethical incidents, behavior, practices, or conditions related to NACE employees and management. This service is open to all NACE members, customers, employees, and business partners.

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NACE and SSPC news

In March of 2019, NACE International, The Worldwide Corrosion Authority and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, announced the initiation of exploratory discussions about synergistic opportunities that may exist between the two organizations. The discussions were initiated by the board officers of each organization who recognize the complementary nature of each respective organization's mission, products, and services. Over the next few months, NACE and SSPC staff and leadership will convene to discuss possible benefits and challenges of the concept. You can find the latest news about progress and further plans by clicking the link below.

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NACE governance and organizational structure

NACE International is a member-driven organization led by its board of directors, who set the tone and direction for organizational operations. The board of directors works directly with NACE’s CEO to provide leadership and guidance to the organization’s staff, members, and customers all around the world.

NACE’s corporate governance guidelines provide a framework for the effective governance of the association’s operations. This framework includes policies and procedures such as the NACE Code of Ethics, Antitrust policies, and Rules of Compliance. These governance guidelines can be viewed below.

NACE governance documents

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