PRA Membership

PRA Membership brings many benefits. Membership of PRA is open to all surface coatings related businesses including paint, ink, adhesive and sealant manufacturers, chemical raw material suppliers, other research associations, instrument equipment manufacturers, end users of coatings and consultants.

You can view a list of our current members.

The Paint Research Association (PRA) was founded in 1926 as an independent association of member companies to support innovation and growth in the surface coatings sector. PRA is a non-profit making company limited by guarantee and has no shareholders. It was founded by the industry, for the industry and is sustained by involvement in the membership, as well as the continued use of its services.

At the beginning of 2009, PRA merged with another research & technology association, Pera which has similar aims & objectives right across manufacturing industry. PRA now operates as a business unit within Pera and is governed by a management team with the support of an Advisory Board of Member Representatives, which meets quarterly. Each year there is an Annual General Meeting of Members, open to all member companies.

You do not have to be a member to benefit from PRA services but membership is recommended. Members receive a selection of free services, discounts on all other services and priority attention from PRA staff, as well as certain member only events.

Benefits of Membership

Whether you want to drive your business to the fore in your sector, or improve the way you do things or do
something absolutely new, PRA is better placed than ever to help you. It is what we are here to do, and what your membership is for. PRA members receive a world of benefits:

  • Global information and insights on surface coatings and markets
  • Fresh thinking on issues and development in global paints and coatings
  • Internationally renowned conferences and events on surface coatings
  • Courses, workshops and training programmes to develop your knowledge and skills
  • Innovation partnerships to expand capability and create new value propositions
  • R&D support and technical advice
  • International business connections and networking

We have been helping companies innovate, improve and grow for over 80 years so enjoy making the most of your PRA membership;

  • Personal support of the PRA team to sustain and grow your business
  • Exclusive Members’ Day – workshops, networking and key industry insight
  • Special offers and member-only prices
  • Website listings and links, promotion and recognition through www.pra-world.com
  • Paints Titles – weekly news, technical and IP summaries, helping you to track new developments
  • Access to the internationally renowned Coatings Technology Centre
  • Access to other facilities in the Pera Innovation Network

Applying for PRA Membership

If you would like to apply for membership, please download and complete our Membership Application Form. Return the signed form by post or by fax.

Fees are determined in relation to scale of business and extent of use of PRA services. Discounts on consultancy services are also available – contact the Membership Secretary for details.