What is the CPCA?
The only trade association for the instrumentation and automation industry in Canada, the Canadian Process Control Association is comprised of members involved in the development, production, sales and service of process control and automation products and systems. From manufacturers to distributors, publications to service providers, CPCA members include some of the most influential process automation companies in the world.
Benefits of CPCA Membership
Benefits of CPCA Membership for Multi-Channel Organizations
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Discover how your company compares to the rest of the industry marketplace through industry trends and regional economic activity. The CPCA confidentially gathers and sorts industry sales figures by region, products and industry. This information is invaluable to any company selling into the process market in Canada.
In 2001, the introduction of local CPCA chapters in Toronto, Montreal and Calgary will provide input into the local issues and will help shape the future of the CPCA.
As a member, your company logo will appear on a regular basis in CPCA advertisements within industrial publications such as Canadian Process Equipment & Control News, Process West and Industrial Products and Technology. In addition, you will have access to the CPCA logo to use in your own publicity activities, and your company name and logo will appear on the CPCA website with a host of links to your own web site.
The CPCA is the voice of the Process Control Industry representing many of the key companies in Canada. Our mission is to foster solidarity among industry professionals through the development and promotion of technical, industry and regulatory standards.
Scholarships are granted to selected students who exemplify excellent academic skills and are in need of financial assistance. The CPCA realizes the importance of promoting continued education, growth and development in support of students planning a career in Instrumentation and Control.
The CPCA provides and interactive community for members to discuss topics of mutual interest. As a member you will find these benefits invaluable:
- Meet the most influential market leaders in Canada
- Exchange industry ideas with your peers
- Keep abreast of changes in the industry
- Access the best practices of peer companies
The CPCA conducts industry surveys that are extremely useful to all members. Our most recent survey focused on comprehensive salary and benefits. As a member you too can receive and learn about vital industry information such as:
- Sales Forecast
- Industry Trade Shows
- Regional Purchasing Patterns
- Expense Reporting
- Travel Policies
- Car Reimbursements
At CPCA meetings, one or more of our guest speakers provide presentations of interest to our members. On the motivational side, speakers have included Carl Hiebert, Dave Neely and Simon Blouin. A few examples of recent presentations are:
- "The New Ontario Power Generation" - Jim Burpee, Sr. V-P, OPG
- "Process Procurement Initiative" - Tony Robinson, Dofasco
- "PID Tuning and Process Optimization" - Michel Ruel, Top Control
Join the CPCA and begin enjoying the benefits. Call us at (905) 844-6822 or .