Aage Hempel – New Member of IMPA
It is a pleasure to announce that Aage Hempel Group has become a member of the International Maritime Purchasing Association (IMPA) which is the leading association for marine purchasing & supply for professionals.
The marine industry is dynamic and constantly changing with new technologies, initiatives and regulation introduced weekly.
Amidst this climate IMPA exists to help marine supply chain management professionals develop their skills and knowledge by creating the building blocks required to create solid foundations… foundations on which to build and grow a successful and rewarding career in the marine purchasing and supply sector.
IMPA was formed in 1978 by a group of senior purchasing executives who wanted to create an industry ‘voice’ to represent the interests of the purchasing profession within shipping and promote close co-operation and understanding between buyer and supplier.
Over the past 30 or so years the association has grown significantly and now represents over 600 members from across the world; ship owners, operators and managers’ account for full and corporate members (Purchasers) and manufacturers and ship suppliers make up associate members (Suppliers).
The Association is run by a council of eight individuals comprising six from the purchasing profession and two from the supply side, the council are responsible for directing the duties of the Secretariat and formulating the strategy for the association.
The day to day operation of the association is run by a contracted administration office based 50 miles east of the city of London represented by Stephen Alexander – IMPA Secretariat and COO.
The IMPA council are not paid for their role within the association and it is run primarily as a ‘none profit’ organization seeking to benefit members and their organisations through the creation of industry initiatives and products and services, some of these are listed on the right.
