we_they, previously known as Process Industry Contractors’ Association Singapore (PICAS), was incorporated on March 7, 1996 with about 50 members. we_they is a membership-based trade association that represents and promotes the interests of the Engineering Service Providers (ESPs) that supports the Process Industry in the area of Plant Construction and Maintenance. The ESPs contributed 1.8% of Singapore GDP in 2010*.

we_they is registered as a trade association with the Registry of Societies, Singapore on 13 Mar 1997 with the following UEN number – S97SS0046G. As at July 2013, we_they has more than 450 members. Our membership continues to increase yearly as the Process Industry continues to grow and the ESPs play a critical role in supporting the competitiveness of the industry. we_they works very closely with key stakeholders include the Process Plant Owners, Government Agencies and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), to upgrade the capabilities of ESPs.