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Service Detail from NACE International

NACE International, The Worldwide Corrosion Authority, serves 36,000+ members in more than 130 countries and is recognized globally as the premier authority for corrosion control solutions. The organization offers technical training, conferences, industry standards, reports, publications, technical journals, government relations activities and more. NACE International is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with training centers in Houston and Dubai, and offices in San Diego, California; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Shanghai, China; and Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Mission
To equip society to protect people, assets and the environment from the adverse effects of corrosion.
Guiding Principles and Strategic Priorities
History
NACE International was established in 1943 by 11 corrosion engineers as the "National Association of Corrosion Engineers." Since then, NACE has become the global leader in developing corrosion prevention and control standards, training and education, and publications. NACE membership still includes engineers and has expanded to include professionals working in a range of industries related to corrosion control.
NACE offers:
- Conferences, symposia, and exhibitions
- General corrosion, subject matter specific, and industry-specific training, including classroom, eLearning (online), and in-house (hosted at your facility)
- Publications: magazines, digital and print newsletters, books, and technical journals
- Government relations activities
- Technical standards