At NEPIC, we support the needs and interests of the process sector in the North East of England. We exist to ensure that industry in this region thrives. By working together, we can identify these opportunities, facilitate connections, promote collaboration and enable growth.

NEPIC members are at the heart of all that we do, we bring together established industries, large and small, to meet with universities, regional trade organisations and funders to share knowledge, develop opportunities and forge lasting connections to provide additional value for the sector.

What do I gain from NEPIC membership?

NEPIC membership offers you exclusive access to a vast network of like-minded businesses that have come together to support the growth of companies and the processing sector in the North East.

Annual Membership Benefits:

* NEPIC membership certificate
* Membership logo
* NEPIC directory company profile listing and logo
* NEPIC directory – digital access
* Online directory listing
* Access to Member Hub
* Member news and events promotion via Member Hub
* News promoted across combined social following of over 10,000
* Access to the network – business interactions between SMEs and large companies
* Cluster determination – one company, one vote on all cluster activities
* Admission to NEPIC’s monthly members meeting, Cluster Connect
* Speaker and hosting opportunities
* Opportunity to submit entries in our Annual Industry Awards
* Reduced rates for all NEPIC paid activities including event admission, advertising, sponsorship, exhibition rates and marketing services

How membership works

Through your membership of NEPIC, you are part of the largest cluster of chemical, pharmaceutical and process companies in the UK.

EVENTS | Each year we run a range of events across the region; from breakfast events to roundtables, workshops, exhibitions, conferences and webinars. Each one is designed to offer you the opportunity to meet the right people, understand their needs and communicate your message.

KNOWLEDGE SHARING | We have enabled a culture of knowledge and information sharing across the cluster. Through inspirational event content, peer-to-peer networking and support, help is available to drive your business forward.

PROMOTING | We understand the importance of promotion and information. As a member you will benefit from a modern, responsive news service, access to our extensive social networks and online promotion via Member Hub and the NEPIC directory.

CHAMPIONING | We are continually addressing industry challenges and championing the sector to ensure the long-term sustainability of processing in North East England, along with a business environment that allows you to prosper and grow.

Whilst you are busy networking and building your business through these resources, we are also hard at work tackling the key issues facing industry such as sustainability, clean growth, regulations, skills and retention and policy development – and of course, attracting and supporting inward investment.

Join our network today