Since its foundation in 1971 IRO promotes the interests of the Dutch supply and service companies in the upstream oil and gas industry. Members cover all activities involved in the supply industry, such as engineering, field development, pipeline installation, maintenance, manufacturing and material & equipment supply, onshore as well as offshore.

IRO represents the interests of its 400 member companies towards the government and prospective customers, facilitates export promotion and subsidies for innovative technology. IRO offers member companies a vast national and international network. More recently Employment & Education has become a spearhead of the association. 

History of IRO