EEMUA

What EEMUA does

EEMUA (The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association) is a UK-headquartered international membership trade association founded in 1950 to improve the safety, environmental, and operating performance of industrial facilities. It is structured as a company limited by guarantee (registration 477838) operating on a not-for-profit basis from its London office, with 11-50 employees. The organization serves two distinct membership populations: Corporate Members (asset owners and operators across energy, chemicals, utilities, and manufacturing) and Associate Companies (suppliers, consultancies, and inspection firms serving those owners/operators). Its stated purpose is to ensure members' physical assets and engineering requirements remain in optimal shape while representing the users' voice to regulators, standards bodies, and government.

EEMUA's product portfolio rests on three integrated lines. First, a numbered publication series of technical guidance documents co-developed with industry experts and regulators, including flagship titles such as EEMUA 159 (above-ground flat-bottomed storage tanks — most recent: Edition 6, April 2025), EEMUA 191 (alarm systems, new edition December 2024), EEMUA 201 (control rooms), EEMUA 222 (functional safety / IEC 61511, Edition 2 in October 2025), EEMUA 194 (subsea materials), EEMUA 231 (mechanical integrity), and EEMUA 251 (UK pressure equipment, January 2026). Second, a competency-based training and certification scheme including the TankBasics / TankInspector / TankAssessor / Tank Integrity Manager pathway, the AILC and MIPC credentials (registered trademarks), 13 CPD-approved e-learning modules, and the CompeTank database of certified assessors. Third, a recurring event program: annual seminars in the UK and continental Europe, biennial conferences (most recently March 2025 marking the 75th anniversary), and webinars up to eight per year. Free resources include EEMUA Industry Information Sheet 2 on cyber security for industrial control systems and a comprehensive engineering glossary.

EEMUA monetizes through six identifiable streams: recurring corporate membership fees, recurring associate company fees, one-time publication sales (priced £35-£407 non-member), recurring e-learning course fees (e.g., £204 for non-members on cyber security), classroom training fees, and event registration/sponsorship. Members receive free digital publication access and 50% discounts on e-learning; training certifications carry CPD accreditation from the Society of Operations Engineers. Distribution runs primarily through the proprietary e-commerce platform (payment processing via Monek and Worldpay) and direct classroom delivery in UK venues. New revenue vectors include Energy Transition Resources covering carbon capture, hydrogen, and renewables, and joint events such as the AMPP Benelux corrosion seminar in Antwerp (October 2026).

Name

EEMUA

Legal name

The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association

Website

https://eemua.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EEMUA is a UK-based international membership trade association founded in 1950, serving owners and operators of fixed industrial assets. It generates revenue from membership fees, technical publications, certification training, and events to advance safety, integrity, and compliance in process industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering Standards & Training

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Services (611), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Training, Competency & Culture Programs (BPAHAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO), Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Regulatory Reference (OSHA, EPA, Risk) (EDAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial engineering standards
• Asset integrity management
• Storage tank inspection
• Functional safety training
• Process safety guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Fees: Companies that own/operate industrial facilities or are significant purchasers/users of engineering equipment pay membership fees to join EEMUA. Benefits include access to guidance, training, publications, and networking.
2. Associate Company Scheme Fees: Companies providing goods and professional services to owners/operators of industrial assets join as Associates, receiving visibility, influence, and access to collective industry experience.
3. Publication Sales: EEMUA sells technical publications including guidance documents on storage tanks (EEMUA 159), control rooms (EEMUA 201), alarm systems (EEMUA 191), functional safety (EEMUA 222), subsea materials (EEMUA 194), and mechanical integrity (EEMUA 231). Prices range from £35 to £407 for print versions; digital versions available with members receiving free access.
4. E-learning Courses: Awareness-level e-learning courses available to members as a benefit and to non-members via purchase. Courses cover topics including cyber security (£204 for non-members), alarm systems, control rooms, functional safety, storage tanks, and more. CPD approved by Society of Operations Engineers.
5. Training Courses and Events: Classroom-based training including TankBasics, TankInspector, TankAssessor, and Tank Integrity Manager courses. Events include seminars, webinars, and biennial conferences with registration fees for delegates and sponsorship opportunities.
6. EEMUA Awards Program: Annual awards recognizing contributions from member company employees, including Early Years Industry Award and Stuart Turner Award.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EEMUA is a membership-based international trade association that sells technical publications, e-learning courses, classroom training and certification schemes, and hosts events (seminars, conferences, webinars) for owners and operators of fixed industrial assets. Its core deliverables are practitioner-level guidance documents on storage tanks, pressure systems, alarm systems, control rooms, functional safety, and cyber security, combined with CPD-approved training and a peer community for industrial engineering professionals.

Product overview

EEMUA is an international membership body offering a unified portfolio of publications, e-learning, and professional development programs for owners and operators of fixed industrial assets. The core offerings include: comprehensive guidance publications (EEMUA Publications) covering storage tanks, pipelines, control rooms, alarm systems, functional safety, cyber security, mechanical integrity, pressure systems, and subsea engineering; thirteen CPD-approved e-learning courses covering topics from alarm systems to third-party inspection; the EEMUA 159 Storage Tanks Training and Certification scheme with competency levels from awareness through practitioner; and event programs including biennial conferences, annual seminars, and regular webinars. EEMUA also provides technical forums, awards programs, podcasts, and a comprehensive glossary. All offerings are developed collaboratively with industry experts and regulatory bodies to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance in industrial operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TankAssessor: A training and competency certification scheme for tank integrity assessors, engineers, managers and others responsible for safe operation and maintenance of in-service storage tanks.
• TankInspector
• Tank Integrity Manager
• AILC (Asset Integrity Leadership Certificate)

Products and services

• EEMUA Publications A comprehensive range of guidance documents covering industrial asset management, including publications on storage tanks (EEMUA 159), pipelines, control rooms (EEMUA 201), alarm systems (EEMUA 191), functional safety (EEMUA 222), cyber security (EEMUA IIS2), mechanical integrity (EEMUA 231), pressure systems (EEMUA 251), and subsea engineering (EEMUA 194). Developed collaboratively with industry experts and regulatory bodies.
• EEMUA E-learning Training Courses Thirteen awareness-level e-learning courses approved for Continuing Professional Development by the Society of Operations Engineers. Covers topics including alarm systems, control rooms, cyber security, functional safety, mechanical integrity, plastic tanks, pressure systems, pressure testing, process safety management, storage tanks, refrigerated liquefied gas storage tanks, subsea materials, and third-party inspection.
• EEMUA 159 Storage Tanks Training and Certification Official EEMUA 159 training, assessment and certification scheme for tank integrity assessors, engineers, managers, and others responsible for safe operation and maintenance of in-service storage tanks. Includes TankBasics (online), TankInspector (training), TankAssessor (training and certification), and Tank Integrity Manager (classroom-based) programs at various competency levels.
• EEMUA Seminars Annual program of seminars held in the UK and continental Europe covering topics such as pipelines, storage tanks, and internal corrosion/cathodic protection. Developed by EEMUA's technical team in collaboration with experts from member companies.
• EEMUA Conference Biennial conference addressing practical engineering problems during the operating life of industrial assets. Provides platform for users to share insight into current issues for site operations and develop industry-wide strategies to improve process safety, asset integrity and performance. The 2025 conference marked EEMUA's 75th anniversary.
• EEMUA Webinars Hour-long online presentations covering broad range of relevant topics, designed to promote EEMUA's training, upcoming seminars, and new publications. Generally run approximately every two months with maximum of about eight webinars per year.
• EEMUA Awards Annual awards program recognizing outstanding contributions of engineers at various career stages, including the Early Years Industry Award and the Stuart Turner Award honoring memory of an EEMUA advocate.
• EEMUA Industry Information Sheet 2 - Cyber Security Assessment Free cyber security assessment process designed for on-site engineers tasked with ensuring appropriate cyber security protection measures for industrial control systems. Also known as EEMUA Doc: 8822.
• EEMUA Energy Transition Resources Backgrounders and technical forums addressing engineering challenges presented by carbon capture and storage, hydrogen production and distribution, and other energy transition projects. Includes safety, renewables, and people-focused white papers.

Quantifiable outcome

• CPD certification approved by Society of Operations Engineers for all e-learning courses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AMPP BeneluxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2026Joint seminar on Internal Corrosion and Cathodic Protection scheduled for 22 October 2026 at Van der Valk Hotel, Antwerp, Belgium. The seminar will focus on practical ways of detecting and assessing corrosion, controlling corrosion at different stages in an asset's life, and evaluating the effectiveness of mitigation measures.
• Society of Operations Engineers (SOE)coreOthersSOE, a Professional Engineering Institution licensed by the Engineering Council in the UK, has approved EEMUA's e-learning courses for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Completion of e-learning modules provides CPD credits ranging from 0.5 to 1 PDH depending on course length.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance): International standards and certification body for corrosion, coatings, and materials protection; existing EEMUA joint-seminar partner (AMPP Benelux). Directly comparable in asset-integrity training, certification, and industry events serving overlapping industrial audiences.
• Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE): UK-based international membership body for chemical and process engineers, offering training, publications, and competency frameworks that overlap directly with EEMUA's process safety, functional safety, and asset integrity focus. Both organisations serve overlapping industrial asset-owner member bases across energy and chemicals.
• SAFed (Safety Assessment Federation): UK federation of inspection bodies covering pressure equipment, lifting, and electrical safety. Overlaps with EEMUA's pressure systems and mechanical integrity training, certification, and good-practice publications for industrial asset operators.
• Energy Institute: UK chartered professional membership body for the energy sector, providing standards, training, publications, and events covering safety, operations, and asset integrity across oil & gas, power, and renewables. Closely comparable to EEMUA in member base, UK governance, and CPD-accredited training.
• Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS): AIChE-subsidiary providing process safety guidelines, training, and conferences for chemical and process industries. Highly comparable to EEMUA's process-safety guidance and training products serving overlapping chemical and energy asset owners.

Broad incumbents

• BSI (British Standards Institution): UK national standards body and a leading global certification provider; overlaps with EEMUA where EEMUA publications (e.g., Pub 159) function as practical companion guides to BSI/ISO standards used in industrial settings.
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE): Larger UK chartered professional body covering mechanical engineering broadly, including pressure systems, plant integrity, and CPD-accredited training. Broader than EEMUA but competes for the same engineering professional audience and CPD programmes.
• American Petroleum Institute (API): Major US-based industry trade association setting standards, certification, and training programmes across the oil, gas, and petrochemical value chain. Comparable in membership-and-standards model to EEMUA but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission): International standards body whose standards (e.g., IEC 61511, which EEMUA Pub 222 implements) underpin the functional safety and control systems domains EEMUA serves. A broader incumbent with regulatory reach but no practitioner-level training offering.

Others

• Society of Operations Engineers (SOE): UK Professional Engineering Institution that accredits EEMUA's e-learning for CPD. Not a direct competitor but an adjacent ecosystem participant enabling EEMUA's training credentials to carry recognised professional-development weight.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/EEMUAnews

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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