Community

User Groups

Atrion supports three types of independent user groups; IUG (International User Group, RUG (Regulatory User Group and TUG (Technical User Group) each with a specific function.

User Groups were established to accomplish the following:

• Keep clients aware of ever-changing regulatory demands
• Prepare and support organizations to respond to important changes in legislation
• Examine the quality and content of Atrion’s products
• Provide members with the opportunity to influence existing products and future enhancements
• Offer support on new regulations that will significantly impact compliance requirements for regulated materials worldwide
• Provide peer networking opportunities throughout the year at organized meetings and online

IUG (International User Group)

• Directs products in accordance to international regulations
• Governed by a peer-elected board of representatives
• Global meetings are held every year—all members are encouraged to attend

• Simon Hosken, Cookson Electronics
• Enthone, Liv Marthe Føllesdal, Dynea Oy
• Mark Howe, PPG Industries

RUG (Regulatory User Group)

• Focused on regulatory interpretations and ongoing changes to legislation
• The RUG is a component of the IUG meetings and Regional meetings

TUG (Technical User Group)

• Ensures technology infrastructure is in place for future development
• The TUG is a component of the IUG meetings and Regional meetings