It’s Time
Become an NPC Member!
For nearly three decades, the National Plasterers Council (NPC) has promoted quality products, professional installation and the expert care and treatment of cementitious interior finish pools. As a member, you may proudly use the NPC name and logo, and your membership as a clear mark of professionalism. Set your company apart from the competition and stand with our Code of Ethics which protects your business, customers and industry.
Add Your Voice to the Cementitious Interior Pool Finishing Industry
ARE YOU GETTING THE REFERRALS YOU NEED TO SURVIVE IN TODAY’S MARKET?
Now is the time to join the National Plasterers Council, which has been noted as one of the most “viable” associations in the swimming pool industry by Pool & Spa News Magazine.
Membership comes with Benefits
Why not benefit?
Technical Help
NPC’s Director of Technical Services is a full-time Technical Advisor on staff for NPC members and consumers who provides answers to your technical questions.
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Education
Annual National Conference offers networking and industry education.
Industry Certification
NPC’s Start-up Technician Certification Program – offered in person throughout the country, and online on-demand – helps you stand out from the crowd.
Industry Intelligence
NPC helps you keep a finger on the pulse of the industry and identifies the opportunities or challenges that may be out there.
Benchmarking
NPC Technical Bulletins & Best Practices helps you stay abreast of technical information and improve your operations.
Use of the NPC name and Logo
Being able to place trade affiliation on your business cards helps promote your profession, signaling to customers not only your active participation in the development of the industry, but also your interest in industry best practices.
NPC's Annual Conference
The NPC’s Annual Conference is a great way to increase your knowledge, improve your skills and grow your business. We open with 12 classes in three tracks on Thursday and conclude on Friday with the extremely popular Pool Shell Primer, three consecutive classes ensuring you do not miss a thing!
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Company Exposure
The Annual Membership Directory and Resource Guide is distributed online and at events and conferences to promote its members.
Networking
Meet great like-minded people and exchange ideas. It is a powerful benefit making connections with your peers from other parts of the country and the opportunity to share best operational practices and experience with new technologies or approaches to marketing.
Scholarship Program
The Rey Perales Memorial College Scholarship Program offers NPC family members a chance to earn a scholarship to help pay for college, trade school, or post graduate degree.
Industry Recognition
NPC is considered to be the number one source of literature and technical knowledge relating to the swimming pool plastering trade. NPC is recognized by PHTA and many other institutions and associations within the trades with writing and/or adhering to ANSI and ICC-approved, balanced, and consensus-based Specifications, Standards, Manuals, and other technical publications over the last 40 years. The NPC Technical Manual, the ANSI-ICC-APSP-NPC American National Standard-12 Plastering of Swimming Pools, and numerous other NPC publications are recognized for their adherence to these protocols.
Arrow Insurance
Group General Liability, Property and Equipment Insurance coverage through Arrow Insurance/HUB International. Qualifying NPC members are eligible to receive a discounted rate.
Learn What Opportunities or Challenges Are in the Industry
Affordable Membership Rates
Membership in NPC is affordable compared to other industry associations – and you get a great return on your investment!
BE A PART OF A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO FINDING SOLUTIONS TO INDUSTRY ISSUES THROUGH HONEST RESEARCH!
Applicator
- Whether you are a pool plasterer by trade, or a pool builder who occasionally plasters pools – this is the membership for you! As an Applicator Member, you will be added to our online database where prospective buyers can become your next customer.
Manufacturer/Distributor
- As a materials supplier, manufacturer, or distributor, this membership will provide you with vast networking opportunities. The NPC Annual Conference and education services provide you with ample opportunity to connect with pool professionals all across the industry
Service/Builder
- This membership category is for companies without in-house plastering who have an interest in our industry and do not qualify in other categories. As a Service/Builder Member, you will be added within the NPC Online Member Directory used by 1000’s of visitors.
Why Wait? The Perfect Time is Now!
Find out for yourself why over 70% of members attend the NPC conference every year. Members from all over come together each year to hear the latest technical information in our education tracks, participate in our popular auction, learn about new innovations and products, and network, network, network!