Association of Polish Engineers and Technicians - "Polonia Technica, Inc." was established in 1941, in New York City, by a group of engineers, who after the outbreak of the World War II found themselves in The United States Of America. Polonia Technica is registered in the State of New York as a non-profit charitable organization and in 1959 received tax-exempt status from the IRS. Today, the organization maintains its tradition and continues to link Polish American engineers from various industries, specializations and locations throughout the United States of America. Collaboration with other Polish organizations and associations from U.S. and other parts of the world is also a big part of Polonia Technica's goals and activities.