PRIMET was originally established in November 1999 under the name "Association of Environmental Data Users in Europe" (AEDUE) and changed its name to PRIMET in September 2003. With effect from 4th August 2010, PRIMET became a Company registered in England and Limited by Guarantee. The Company Number is 7335206 and the Directors for the time being are the members of the PRIMET Board.The association currently has 30 Corporate Members in 14 European countries. Additional members from among meteorological services companies supporting, in particular, unlimited, efficient, marginal cost or free access to meteorological and climatological data produced and/or funded by public agencies are welcomed.


