The Pigging Products and Services Association (PPSA) was formed in 1990 and is entirely funded by its members through their annual subscription fees. Its aims are,

"To promote the knowledge of pigging and its related products and services by providing a channel of communication between the members themselves, and with users and other interested parties."

There are three levels of membership:

    Full - companies manufacturing or marketing pigging products or services.
    Associate - companies connected with the industry, e.g. operators, supplier's and allied industries.
    Individual - anyone with an interest in pigging products or services.

What level of membership to choose?

The main benefits are (see our brochure for additional information):

Full Membership

  • A detailed entry in the PPSA Directory of Members and Buyers Guide, mailed annually free of charge to over 5000 individuals from engineering companies, pipeline operators and pipeline contractors throughout the world.
  • A detailed entry on the PPSA web site with hyperlink to your own web site.
  • Notification of tenders, new business leads, copies of technical enquiries received by PPSA, by same day e-mail.
  • Contribute to PPSA publications.
  • Free copy of "Pigging Industry News”.
  • Advertising in “Pigging Industry News” exclusive to PPSA members.
  • Present papers or exhibit at PPSA Seminars.
  • Be represented by PPSA in discussions on legislation on pipeline operation and safety.
  • 12 free copies of PPSA’s book, "An Introduction to Pipeline Pigging".

Associate Membership

Associate Members benefit through direct communication with the pig manufacturers and suppliers as well as with pipeline operators and pigging specialists, plus:

  • An entry in the PPSA Directory of Members and Buyers Guide, mailed annually free of charge to over 5000 individuals from engineering companies, pipeline operators and pipeline contractors throughout the world.
  • An entry on the PPSA web site with hyperlink to your own web site.
  • Up to the minute information on new products.
  • The exchange of information and data with all members.
  • The chance to stimulate development of new equipment and services.
  • 6 free copies of PPSA’s book, “An Introduction to Pipeline Pigging”.
  • Attend and participate at PPSA meetings.
  • PPSA seminars and training courses at discounted rates.
  • Present papers or exhibit at PPSA Seminars.
  • Free copy of "Pigging Industry News" plus the chance to advertise.

Individual Membership

  • An entry in the PPSA Directory of Members and Buyers Guide, mailed annually free of charge to over 5000 individuals from engineering companies, pipeline operators and pipeline contractors throughout the world.
  • An entry on the PPSA web site with hyperlink to your own web site.
  • Up to the minute information on new products.
  • The exchange of information and data with all members.
  • The chance to stimulate development of new equipment and services.
  • 3 free copies of PPSA’s book, “An Introduction to Pipeline Pigging”.
  • Attend and participate at PPSA meetings.
  • PPSA seminars and training courses at discounted rates.
  • Present papers or exhibit at PPSA Seminars.
  • Free copy of "Pigging Industry News".

You can view our brochure to see more information.

If you would like to join, please ask for an application form by .