NACE International is recognized around the world as the premier authority for corrosion control solutions, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) was founded by eleven corrosion engineers in Houston, Texas USA in 1943 and renamed as NACE International, The Corrosion Society in 1993. Built upon more than six decades of knowledge and expertise from dedicated members all over the world, NACE International is involved in every industry and area of corrosion prevention and control, from chemical processing and water systems, to transportation and infrastructure protection. NACE International has four areas in North America and four international regions. Over 90 sections within these areas and regions sponsor local programs to promote the exchange of corrosion information throughout the world. With more
than 22,000 members from 100 countries, NACE International has more than 350 technical committees covering the entire gamut of areas related to corrosion and its control. NACE international endeavours to achieve its mission protecting people, assets and the environment from the effects of corrosion by publication of standards/ recommended practices, reports, books, organization of education, training / programs and annual conferences.
NACE INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY INDIA SECTION (NIGIS)
NACE International Gateway India Section was established in 1992. It has become one of the largest and most active sections of NACE International through its significant contributions for the promotion of corrosion awareness in India. It has done this by organizing annual conferences/seminars as well as education programs and workshops every year. NIGIS is committed to enhance the quality and range services and activities promoting awareness and control of corrosion. NIGIS has more than 700 members and has organized 29 CIP level-I, Level-II & Peer Review certification courses and Refinery Corrosion course.
NIGIS has commenced initiative to evaluate cost of corrosion to the nation. NIGIS also has programme to support students and we recently stated Students Chapter at I I T Bombay.
NIGIS GOVERNING BOARD
Rajan Bahri
Trustee
R. P. Nagar
Chairman
K. L Batra
Vice-Chairman
Tushar Jhaveri Secretary
Dr. Samir Degan
Treasurer
Anand Kulkarni
Joint-Secretary
NACE International Gateway India Section
305-A, Galleria, Hiranandani Gardens,
Powai, Mumbai – 400076, India
