NACE International, now AMPP, The Worldwide Corrosion Authority, 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.

Today, NACE serves nearly 36,000 members in over 130 countries and is recognised globally as the premier authority for corrosion control solutions. The organisation offers technical training and certification programs, conferences, industry standards, reports, publications, technical journals, government relations activities and more