PEI Journal TulsaLetter - Petroleum Equipment Institute

Petroleum EquipmentInstituteThe Petroleum Equipment Institute is anot-for-profit trade association whose membersmanufacture, distribute and service petroleummarketing, fuel and fluid handling equipment.Founded in 1951, PEI represents more than1,600 member companies located in all 50 statesand more than 80 countries. Members includemanufacturers, sellers and installers ofequipment used in service stations, terminals,bulk plants, fuel, energy, oil and gasoline delivery,and similar petroleum marketing operations.PEI MissionPEI’s mission is to be the leading authority and source ofinformation for the fuel and fluid handling equipment industries.PEI is committed to promoting the value of distributor services andimproving the business relationships and practices of its members.

Objectives & Purposes of PEI• Educate members on matters affecting the industry.• Develop programs that assist member companiesin competing and operating more effectively andprofitably.• Foster the relationship between manufacturer,distributor and end-user.• Promote the value of distributor services.• Provide a forum for communication between allsegments of the industry.• Hold meetings, conferences, and/or trade shows tobroaden the management skills of owner/managersand employees.• Collect and publish statistics, technical data andindustry news to further the technical knowledgeand improve the efficiency of member businesses.• Cooperate with other industries and organizationsin matters of either direct or indirect concern to themembers of the Institute.

Valuable Member BenefitsPEI CONVENTION AT THE NACS SHOWPEI’s Annual Meeting and Convention provides a valuable forum for the exchangeof industry ideas and fosters relationships with industry peers and leaders.TULSALETTERThe TulsaLetter keeps members informed on relevant news, regulatory informationand updates affecting the industry and the association.SAFETY NEWSLETTERSPEI encourages and supports the highest safety standards through two monthlye-publications, PEI SafetyLetter and SafePractices, by delivering information thatwill help you protect both people and property.PEI JOURNALA quarterly magazine written specifically for PEI members to help you grow yourbusiness. From emerging fuels to new technologies, the PEI Journal keeps youahead of the curve.Young Executives ProgramA separate forum created for young business leaders poised to be tomorrow’sowners and managers.PEI MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYPublished annually, the directory provides a complete listing of members withtheir contact information, key personnel, email addresses and branch locations.It is also searchable online at www.pei.org/directory.10-GROUPSA peer advisory program for distributor, service and construction, and affiliatecompany CEOs/owners/managers.OSHA GuidelinesPEI provides condensed summaries of lengthy federal guidelines pertinent to the petroleumhandling equipment industry.PUBLIC POLICY ACTION & MONITORINGThrough PEI’s association with NAW, members have a powerful voice in Washington,D.C., on legislative and regulatory issues affecting our industry.Compliance & Funding InformationPEI provides a variety of industry-related technical and regulatory informationof special concern to manufacturers, sellers, installers and users of petroleummarketing equipment.

www.pei.org/joinNAW MEMBER SERVICESNAW (National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors) offers PEI members benefitsand services including sponsored services and discount programs, industry publicationsand research reports.PEI DISTRIBUTOR PROFITABILITY & STATISTICAL REPORTSDistributor operational information is regularly collected and reported in a conciseformat, allowing you to evaluate your company’s performance in comparison withothers in the industry.THE PEI BRAND–PROMOTING MEMBER IMAGE & IDENTITYUse the PEI member logo to show customers andother associates that you are affiliated with theindustry’s leading authority on fuel and fluidhandling services.PEI RECOMMENDED PRACTICESThese heavily researched, peer-reviewed technical documents address the biggestoperational issues facing the industry.INDUSTRY TRAINING MATERIALSEducational resources that include the latest reports on wholesale distribution,sales and management.PEI FREIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMPEI members can increase profits by lowering administrative and payable expensesthrough PEI’s endorsed freight management program.PEI POLLUTION/LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAMSPEI-endorsed providers offer services and programs, such as safety and educationaltraining programs, and professional risk analysis.WWW.PEI.ORGPEI’s constantly evolving website is a destination you’ll want to visit often to tapthe industry’s strongest collection of online benefits.PEI Business Advisory GroupThis group of consulting companies provides strategic advisory services andmanagement consulting at a PEI-negotiated discount of 20 percent. Issues coveredinclude business valuation, inventory management, mergers and acquisitions,and much more.

www.pei.org/YEThe Young Executives program provides younger members a separateenvironment for building industry relationships. From networkingto leadership development, the program encourages an exchange ofideas with peers on the challenges of everyday business. The programis designed to help those who are poised to be tomorrow’s ownersand managers.www.pei.org/10GroupsPEI 10-Groups provide a format for executives of noncompetingdistributor, service and construction, and affiliate member companiesto meet, exchange ideas and gain new information in small, informalgroups. Each 10-Group is comprised of executives representingcompanies from the same PEI membership division that are aboutthe same size and engaged in the same type of operation.