Our friends at
@goIUPAT
sent in these photos of a recent AMPP Coating Application Specialist (CAS) course held at IUPAT DC36 in Los Angeles, California a few weeks ago!
Introducing AMPP: The Association for Materials Protection and Performance. NACE and SSPC have united to serve the corrosion prevention and coatings industry and advance the future of materials protection and performance.
500+ presentations, 300+ hours of technical content, and 90+ exhibitors:
#CORROSION2021
is the world's largest conference and exposition that unites experts in the fight against corrosion in all major industries.
Register today:
“AMPP brings together the world’s leading corrosion prevention and protective coatings organizations under one umbrella,” said CEO Bob Chalker.
Learn more about AMPP:
Congrats to Garry, the 500th person to check in at
#AMPP2022
this morning!
He’s a lucky winner of our “Random Acts of Kindness” giveaway sponsored by
@GoIUPAT
.
We're here at
#OTC2022
! Visit us at booth 1783 to talk corrosion, coatings, asset protection, and career development. Plus, enter for a chance to win a free Basic Corrosion e-course.
AMPP members worldwide are united in the fight against corrosion to protect critical infrastructure by studying the behavior of materials and coatings in different environments and innovating new ways to monitor, mitigate, and prevent corrosion.
#CorrosionAwarenessDay
You never know what hijinks they might get up to… but our training courses wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our Distribution Center staff! Say hello to Denis, Colton, Casey, Paul, and Steven (with special guest Bob)!
The
#AMPP2022
Student Poster Awards Ceremony honored first-place, second-place, and third-place posters in three categories, along with the best undergraduate poster.
A research team at
@iitbombay
has developed a new surface probe to measure the extent of corrosion in concrete rebar, which they say is more sensitive and accurate than conventional measurement techniques.
Read more from
@MPcorrosion
:
CORROSION 2021 starts Monday! Join the global corrosion community for 500+ presentations, 300+ hours of technical content, and 90+ exhibitors in the virtual expo hall.
"Corrosion isn’t just a nuisance or a cost of doing business," writes Linda Marquez, AMPP Surfside Collapse Task Force Chair." It should be viewed as a grave warning."
🧵 A thread:
Learn about the latest innovations in corrosion control, protective coatings, and more. Register today to access over 300 hours of technical content and explore the virtual exhibit hall!
This week, we’re exploring the world of robotic tools that are driving advancements in the corrosion/coatings industry.
🔔 Follow and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a post!
#RoboWeek
#NationalRoboticsWeek
Last month, staff and leaders from AMPP and the International Union for Painters and Allied Trades (
@GoIUPAT
) convened to renew their longstanding partnership with a goal of increasing quality and public safety.
Check out the latest from these AMPP publications, and click the link below to learn more about our digital newsletters focused on specific industries.
🔗
@MPcorrosion
•
@CoatingsProMag
•
@CorrosionJnl
Researchers are exploring new, environmentally-friendly ways to prevent biofouling — such as by imitating natural biocides found in sponges, algae, coral, and sea urchins and natural materials like shark skin.
📸 U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ross Ruddell
The Spring Issue of INSPECT This is now available. Features include:
• Navy Develops Superior Coating Solution for USS Essex
• Researchers Say Corrosion Contributed to Recent Florida Sewage Spill
Learn important terminology for corrosion mitigation in the marine environment, from "abrasion resistance" to "zeta potential."
Access your FREE download here:
Tomorrow — Learn new skills virtually at the CORROSION 2021 Protective Coatings Workshop! This session features presentations on surface preparation, coatings equipment, & new technologies such as robotics and augmented reality.
Register today:
CORROSION Virtual, the world's largest corrosion conference, is now available on-demand. Access 300+ hours of sessions, forums, and workshops now through October 31:
Contractors who specialize in painting roller coasters are true artists in their field. They understand the intricacies of performing this work and the importance of completing a project within a specific time frame.
We are committed to creating opportunities in the coatings and corrosion industry. Applications are being accepted for the new Diversity and Inclusion Grant through September 30.
Apply now:
Today AMPP staff welcomed Congressman Nehls (TX-22) to our Houston Career Development Center for a tour of our training facilities and a discussion of the importance of corrosion and coatings workforce development.
When it comes to bridge protection, zinc is a magic metal. Norway's use of thermal-spray zinc (TSZ) duplex coating systems shows that bridges can reach their full 100-year service life with minimal maintenance — or none at all.
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The global corrosion community submitted a near-record amount of nominations for Materials Performance Magazine’s Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards. Our winners will be announced soon at
#CORROSION2021
Virtual Conference & Expo!
➡️
@MPcorrosion
Check out the latest from these AMPP publications, and click the link below to learn more about our digital newsletters focused on specific industries.
🔗
@MPcorrosion
•
@CoatingsProMag
•
@CorrosionJnl
In this short course, learn how to manage microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in pipelines through a series of expert-led lectures providing insights on the impacts of MIC, detection and treatment, and how to implement a MIC management regimen.
Help shape the standards of your industry. Participate in-person or virtually at this year's Corrosion Technology Week – registration is free for AMPP members through September 4.
Coatings+ is the event of the year for the protective coatings industry. Experience 100+ hours of technical sessions, workshops, networking events, and more.
Register today:
Corrosion Technology Week is taking place this week in Houston! This annual assembly of AMPP technical committee members serves as a work week to review and update standards for the corrosion and coatings industry.
AMPP CEO Bob Chalker will retire in July 2023. “It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of this great organization, and I want to extend my thanks to AMPP’s employees and members who have enabled the association to achieve so much,” said Chalker.
🔗
It's
#CorrosionAwarenessDay
and AMPP Business Development Manager
@JamesKunkle
is live today talking about the cost of corrosion and more. Check out his livestream here and join us next month when Jim debuts AMPP's new online show, "AMPPlify."
Strengthen your skills and industry knowledge through classroom study, discussion, and hands-on practice. With three levels of certification to achieve, the AMPP Coating Inspector program is comprehensive and recognized worldwide.
Learn more:
Keep up with news from your industry by following these AMPP publications:
• Materials Performance Magazine:
@MPcorrosion
• CoatingsPro Magazine:
@coatingspromag
• CORROSION journal:
@corrosionjnl
Explore the latest trends in passive fire protection (PFP) and corrosion from the experts at
#FireCORR2022
! Registration includes access to technical presentations, exhibit hall, live demos, lunch, and networking reception.
🔥 Claim your free ticket:
CORRROSION 2021 Virtual Conference & Expo begins in two weeks! Are you ready? Visit to:
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Visit the Student Poster Session at
#CORROSION2021
! This session, sponsored by BP, is available to all conference attendees and features digital posters created by more than 60 participating students from around the world.
The NACE Association Awards recognize members for their outstanding contributions to the organization, corrosion control methods, science, and engineering.
#CORROSION2021
LIVE NOW: The July 2021 issue is now live and packed full of exciting reads! Work at an NFL stadium, cracking paint on a steel cargo container, concrete flooring of a dairy farm, and more are all covered in this month's issue. Read it now,
What do you get when the leaders in corrosion and protective coatings training join forces? An extensive catalog of AMPP courses, spanning all disciplines and industries, will allow you to map a complete career path. Get started today:
Equality and opportunity are essential for the success of our industry. AMPP has established this grant to help underrepresented and disenfranchised people worldwide to achieve professional success in the corrosion and coatings industry.
Learn, connect, and get involved. STE addresses AMPP's new standards development process while providing opportunities to exchange information on a variety of coatings and corrosion issues.
October 30 – November 2 | Tampa, FL
View the agenda & register:
AMPP is proud to offer sponsorships to the annual Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference (ELA), a partnership among leading engineering, research, and science organizations that provides high-quality leadership training. Apply by Friday, May 7.
Get involved with AMPP — volunteer as a committee member! Applications are due by September 15. Click the link in our bio to see a list of volunteer opportunities!
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Here are some essential tools and important tips that can help with completing quality assurance (QA) of the protective coatings inspection quality control (QC) process.
Join the AMPP LinkedIn group for our 1st
#AskAMPP
session. This week will be hosted by
@JamesKunkle
, Business Development Manager at AMPP, who will answer questions about the future of the AMPP QP Accreditation program (formerly known as NIICAP & SSPC QP).
In the military/aerospace industry, new robotic tech is being deployed to apply coatings to hypersonic flight hardware & missiles.
@Aerobotix_
's robots scan, sand, paint, & measure to achieve the precision results required for hypersonic flight.
#roboweek
#nationalroboticsweek
Enter to win our t-shirt design contest for a chance to win $1000+ in prizes, including complimentary registration to
#AMPP2023
in Denver!
🎨 Contest rules & details:
🎨 Canva template:
#designcontest
#artcontest
#graphicdesign
Advance registration is now open! Coatings+ is the event of the year for the protective coatings industry. Join us in Phoenix this December to experience 1,000+ hours of technical sessions and workshops, networking events, and more.
Register today:
An introduction to sacrificial galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection (CP) systems for mitigating corrosion in fixed seawater structures.
#cathodicprotection
#iccp
#corrosion
Dive into a 2-day online course featuring problem-solving strategies, case studies, and analytical data for corrosion management in the water/wastewater industry.
Explore the many facets of corrosion impacts in metallic biomaterials and biomedical devices — from those we intend to corrode (such as biodegradable stents and sutures/clips) to those meant to last (hip and knee implants).
🔗
AMPP member, corrosion engineer, and Urban Search & Rescue Structure Specialist Byron Evetts provides his perspective on the Champlain Towers South recovery effort and wreckage in the days after the devastating collapse:
An introduction to sacrificial galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection (CP) systems for mitigating corrosion in fixed seawater structures.
#cathodicprotection
#iccp
#corrosion
Meet Jessica, a member of the AMPP Customer Support team! We are here to assist you via phone, email, FB messenger, and virtual help desk. Need help signing up for a course, registering for a conference, or renewing your certification? Get in touch:
Help shape the standards of your industry. Participate in-person or virtually at this year's Corrosion Technology Week – registration is free for AMPP members through September 4.
Our Marketing and Creative Services teams won an
@AMAHouston
Crystal Award for our new tradeshow booth, which debuted at the Coatings+ and
#AMPP2022
conferences.
Check out what went into the design ⬇️⬇️⬇️
An introduction to sacrificial galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection (CP) systems for mitigating corrosion in fixed seawater structures.
#cathodicprotection
#iccp
#corrosion
Painting a water tank involves a lot of preparation as well as safety challenges. In a recent
@CoatingsProMag
podcast, Scott Keilbey and Mark Thomas of
@TnemecCompany
share some details of past Tank of the Year winners' coatings projects.
Last week, AMPP participated as a sponsor in the
@AIMS_Int
Safety Seminar, an event that provided inspection and maintenance education for personnel in the amusement parks and attractions industry. Learn more:
Our upcoming events in Tampa are your connection to technical expertise, networking, professional development, and more:
📌AMPP Eastern Conference
📌AMPP Standards & Technical Exchange
📌MPI Commercial Coatings Summit
📌CoatingsPro Contractor Conference
This online course covers our Code of Ethics, with case studies and examples of ethical violations in the corrosion industry. Learn why ethics is important within professional settings, review frameworks for making ethical decisions, and more.