Company Membership

Companies from all around the world can join as Industrial Affiliates. They represent the complete cross-section of all disciplines comprising of gas manufacture, transmission, distribution, storage and utilisation including related activities such as exploration, liquefied gas technology and gas contractors. These embrace the relevant chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and structural engineering elements associated with the multi-disciplinary gas industry.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN?

Application Fee

The application fee is £100 (plus VAT). This should be sent with your application.

Annual Subscription Fee

Following election, new entrants will be charged the annual subscription for the category. The annual subscription becomes due on 1st January every year.

Representative(s) nominations:

Each Organisation / Company can nominate up to 6 representatives depending on its size:

HOW TO APPLY?

• Complete the Industrial Affiliate Application Form and submit to Membership Services along with the £100 (plus VAT) application fee
• Choose your contact representative. The contact representative is the main point of contact in your Organisation / Company. The number of additional representatives will depend on the size of your organisation
• Provide a list of Company Directors
• Provide a detailed Company Profile

BENEFITS OF INDUSTRIAL AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

As an Industrial Affiliate, you will become conversant with the activities of the Institution and support its aims and objectives. In return you will receive the following benefits:

• Professional Recognition

  Each nominated representative of your organisation will be entitled to use the post nominal Aff:IGEM e.g. John Smith Aff:IGEM, specially created for Industrial Affiliate representatives.

• Endorsement

  An Industrial Affiliate logo has been developed for use on your corporate stationery and product packaging to add prestige and increased credibility.

• Business Contacts and Information

  Up to six nominated representatives of your organisation can enjoy many of the same benefits as an individual member of the Institution.  They receive the Institution's journal 'Gas International' as well as other regular information on industry standards and practice.  They can also attend IGEM events where they will meet with fellow industry professionals.

• Marketing Package

  On becoming an Industrial Affiliate all organisations are given the unique opportunity to place a free article in the 'News from Industry' section of the journal. Now read in over 70 countries, the journal is the leading information provider for technical innovation in the gas industry. Our marketing professionals will be happy to discuss specific product launches and promotion packages to maximise coverage. Company profiles combined with display advertising are also available to you. Larger technical articles of wider interest can also be accommodated.

• A Voice In The Industry

  Opportunities to have dialogue with bodies such as Ofgem, the Health and Safety Executive and the Department of Trade and Industry.

• A Standard of Best Practice

  IGEM has more than 50 technical committees that establish Standards of Best Practice in many areas of industry activity. Your organisation's interests can be represented in these activities.

• Directory Of Services

  Your company details will be included in the Institution's Directory of Services which is circulated to all gas supply industries and industrial and commercial users.

• Technical Standards

  As an Industrial Affiliate you will be entitled to receive large discounts off all IGEM Technical Standards.

• Training Courses

  IGEM can give you the opportunity to promote and accredit your company training courses.

• Certificate Of Affiliation

  A prestigious certificate confirming your Industrial Affiliate status will be available to purchase.

• Networking and Events

  IGEM hosts a range of events and technical seminars which focus on specific industry technologies and allow engineering professionals to come together and offer expertise and advice to technical issues. Some of the events IGEM host every year include the Annual Conference and Engineering Update, Gas Industry Awards, Summer Ball and Leadership Lecture. As a member of the Institution you will benefit from the breadth of activities we organise, You will find that you will make valuable new contacts both in the UK and world-wide and gain from sharing new ideas and concepts.

• Library Services

  As an IGEM member you can get access to a physical library of over 3,000 books and journals.

• Historic Gas Times

  The Historic Gas Times is a quarterly publication produced by the 'History Panel' of the Institution, a group of volunteers keeping the history of over 200 years of the industry alive. First published in 1994, each issue contains a wide variety of mainly unpublished articles about the former gas industry. To get yourself a sample copy you can contact IGEM for more information.

• Technical Standards Discounts

  As an IGEM member you will receive a discounted rate for any Technical Standards that you purchase.

• IGEM Events Discounts

  As a member, IGEM events are offered at discounted rates and in some circumstances these events are free to members.

• Workshops & Seminars Discounts

  As a member, Workshops and Seminars are offered at a discounted rate and in some circumstances these events are free to members.

• Conference Facility Discount

  IGEM's conference facilities at IGEM House in Kegworth are available to members at a discounted rate.

• Free access to 'Meeting Room'

  As an IGEM member, you can get free access to the 'Members Room' at IGEM House. This can accommodate up to 4 people.