Come Together? PIA, NAPL Begin Merger Negotiations

The action was taken for several reasons: economic conditions of the past several years, the ongoing contraction of the industry, and in response to calls for action from their membership and suppliers. The boards of each organization have approved a special task force, consisting of representatives from both sides, to take the steps to create a single entity. PIA Chair Laura Lawton and NAPL Chair Darren Loken are co-chairing the task force. The unification process is expected to take several months to complete.