Membership Categories and Applications
There are four categories of NPGA membership: Marketers, Suppliers, International, and Retired.
Marketers
NPGA offers marketers:
- Representation in Washington, DC – NPGA advocates on your behalf on federal and regulatory issues that affect the propane industry.
- Training & education – NPGA offers safety & training materials to promote safe practices in propane handling and provides education at EXPO on topics relevant to your operations.
- Networking with colleagues – Exchange ideas with other members at EXPO, Propane Days, and board meetings.
- Discounted pricing for EXPO – You’ll receive reduced rates to attend the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo.
- Endorsed affinity programs – Save time and money on services like credit card processing, background checks, safety programs and more.
- News and information you can use now – A steady stream of relevant industry information helps keep you up-to-date.
Marketer members sell propane to customers. There are two types of marketers:
Intrastate – primarily located in one state
Interstate – 15+ retail locations with 7+ retail locations outside the headquarters state
Retail Propane Marketers must first contact their state propane association for NPGA membership and yearly dues information. Retail propane marketers must join both their state propane association and NPGA. Each state association’s dues structure is different.
(New prospective members: Please do not send NPGA a dues check; you will be billed through your state association for NPGA dues.)
Interstate Marketers: Please email info@npga.org for more information, or call the NPGA Member Services Department at 202-466-7200.
Suppliers
NPGA offers suppliers:
- Savings if you exhibit at Propane Expo – As an NPGA member you’ll save 50% on your booth space. You’ll also receive reduced rates as an attendee.
- Networking with colleagues and potential customers – Meet with other members and customers at EXPO, Propane Days, and board meetings.
- Promotion of your products & services – The Propane Marketplace allows customers from all over the world to find you anytime and we promote our members in our annual membership directory. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities also exist.
- News and information you can use now – A steady stream of relevant industry information helps keep you up-to-date.
Suppliers offer goods and services to marketers. The categories are:
- Appliance, Container, or Equipment Manufacturer
- Distributor of Appliances, Containers, or Equipment
- Manufacturer’s Representative
- Producer/Wholesaler of LP-gas
- Services Provider – Includes business or consulting services, compliance & training, engineering, insurance carriers/underwriters, industry publications, signs/decals, tank coating/painting, technology solutions, and more.
- Truck Transporter and/or Storage Provider of LP-Gas
- Vehicle Fabricator
NOTE: Under NPGA’s Constitution and By-Laws, lawyers, law firms, and consultants who are primarily in business to provide expert testimony are not eligible for NPGA membership.
Supplier Application
International
International members are manufacturing and non-manufacturing companies located outside of the United States, and U.S. companies engaged solely in international commerce that do not conduct business with any consumer or company in the U.S. (All international companies conducting business in the United States must apply for Supplier membership.)
International Application
Individual
An Individual Member is any person employed by an active member company or a qualified retired member of NPGA.
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding membership, please contact the NPGA Member Services Department at 202-466-7200.