MEMBERSHIP

SUGAR PROCESSING RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., (SPRI)

SPRI is a unique organization in that it conducts research on both beet and cane, pulling together information from produces, suppliers and users of sugar. We have the capacity to conduct the more difficult analytical tests on process samples that can explain process problems and suggest solutions. In this day of decreased in-house-research, we think that SPRI, with our access to USDA scientists and equipment, is a very economical way for sugar industries and their allied partners to conduct research.

A company may join SPRI, Inc., by application to the Board of Directors, and subsequent acceptance, and payment of dues subscription. Each member company has one representative on the Board of Directors. The officers, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, are elected from the Board membership for a term of two years. The Executive Committee consists of officers plus at least five Director members. The Research Advisory and Review Committee members are appointed by the Chairman for a two year term.

Advantages and Benefits of SPRI Membership

· Results of SPRI's research program and activities, in regular Quarterly Reports and technical reports; input into research program via the Board of Directors.

· Use of SPRI patents without payment of license fee or royalty.

· Copies of current and former publications: Proceedings of SPRI Conference, SPRI Workshop, papers, reports and other publications, at no additional cost to members.

· Access to SPRI Conferences on Sugar Processing Research at members price. The last conference was held on September 28-October 1, 2008, in Delray Beach, Florida, USA. This is a series of very successful conferences and worshops conducted by SPRI for the education of and benefit to the world sugar industry.  Since 2004, SPRI has joined with ICUMSA in having conferences together.

· Training and special instruction (50% discount for members): member companies may send representatives to SPRI for training in special techniques, or to work on a phase of a special project, or simply for discussions.

· Access to data and information sources at SPRI on sugar production and utilization; access to information on industry practices and experience in sugar and byproduct production.

FOR COMPANIES THAT RECEIVED SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP