NACE International was established in 1943 by eleven corrosion engineers from the pipeline industry as the “National Association of Corrosion Engineers.” The founding engineers were originally part of a regional group formed in the 1930s when the study of cathodic protection was introduced. Since then, NACE International has become the global leader in developing corrosion prevention and control standards, certification and education. The members of NACE International still include engineers, as well as numerous other professionals working in a range of areas related to corrosion control.

NACE Programs

Conferences, symposia, and exhibitions
General education courses, short-courses, and in-house training
Training and certification programs
Publications: magazines, newsletters, standards, books, and technical journals
Public Affairs activities

Membership

NACE International’s membership includes engineers, inspectors, technicians, scientists, business owners, CEOs, researchers, educators, students and others. Our global membership comprises nearly every major industry including:

Aerospace and Military
Chemicals and Allied Products
Electric, Electrical Equipment/Component
Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Service
Industrial and Potable Water
Infrastructure and Transportation
Manufacturing
Marine
Metals: primary, fabricated products, and metallurgy
Oil and Gas: production, distribution, storage, refining, and processing
Pipeline and Underground Systems
Plastics and Composites
Pollution Prevention
Power and Utilities
Pulp and Paper
Waste Management

Structure

NACE International is organized into four Areas in North America and four Global Areas. NACE International has 108 sections and 33 student sections worldwide sponsor local programs to promote the exchange of corrosion information and education