About Us
The National Association of Pipe Coating Applicators is committed to promote the growth of its industry and to provide its members, their customers and the international public with the high standards of quality and workmanship necessary to protect the world’s pipeline infrastructure.
SOME INSIGHTS
Our Mission & Vision
About Us
NAPCA represents as Regular and International Members plant-applied pipe coating companies worldwide and promotes standardized protective coating practices. The Association also includes as Associate and International Associate Members those firms which service the pipe coating industry, share a common industry interest with and benefit from a close proximity to NAPCA Regular and International Members. NAPCA hosts annual events where its members can work together to maintain the general welfare of the plant-applied pipe coating industry. Association Members also benefit from presentations by industry-leading professionals regarding innovative manufacturing practices and new coating products.
Association History
The National Association of Pipe Coating Applicators (NAPCA) was founded in 1965 by a group of protective coating professionals who were intent on bringing manufacturing efficiency and product standardization to the plant-applied coating industry. Coating applicators came to recognize the marketing and cost benefits of coordinating their efforts through this organization and have effectively caused most pipeline coatings to be applied in-plant.
Today, the industry better manages production processes and works together to create innovative coating materials that meet environmental and safety compliance requirements. These coordinated efforts are evident at the well attended Association Member events. This membership has grown to more than 135 U.S. and international companies and includes the world’s foremost applicators, manufacturers and coating professionals.
Memorable Places
Relaxing and inclusive resort locations making gatherings and events comfortable, memorable and exciting.
Amazing Teams
Strong attendance of coating applicators and technical individuals from product and service sectors.
Event Prizes
Group events as well as individual opportunities for prizes and group records make for fun competition.
Educational Groups
Academic speakers as well as educational presentations of industry related ideas and news.
OFFICERS
Who We Are
Regular Members
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NAPCA membership includes most U.S. applicators of protective coatings for pipe used in the construction of gas distribution and transmission and oil transportation pipelines. The Association’s membership also extends well beyond the U.S. to international companies located in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Today’s Associate Members include practically all major suppliers of materials, equipment and services to the pipe coating industry. The association has concentrated on those companies that have impact on supplying the product to the end-user community.
- Network with industry associates
- Share ideas and relevant information
- Build lasting friendships