Membership Application

HOW TO JOIN US

Becoming a member is a simple process. Your company can start benefiting from full membership benefits in a matter of weeks after submitting your application.

Select your membership category below to begin the online application process or download the application.

If you have any questions, please contact us at Perlite Institute headquarters: (717) 238-9723.

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

Regular membership is defined as any individual, company, firm, corporation or other form of enterprise engaged in the production or sale of perlite ore; any individual, company, firm, corporation or other form of enterprise, engaged in the production or sale of expanded perlite; and any individual, company, firm, corporation or other form of enterprise engaged in the manufacture and sale of perlite expanding equipment.

Regular membership is open to:

• Expanded Perlite Producers + Sellers
• Perlite Ore Producers + Sellers
• Furnace Producers

Associate membership is defined as any individual, company, firm, corporation or other form of enterprise not otherwise eligible for “regular membership,” engaged in the manufacture or supply of products or services using perlite, or used in conjunction with mining or packaging of perlite or perlite products.

Educator membership is open to individuals who are currently studying as a full-time graduate or undergraduate, or employed, at an accredited institution. The individual must provide documentation verifying engagement at the institution.