Jason Becker, a highly experienced welder/fabricator with 25 years of hands-on experience in the welding industry, joins our podcast to discuss why welding quality matters to AMPP members. Under the American Welding Society (AWS), Becker is a Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Educator, and Certified Welder Performance Qualifier. He currently works as a full-time welding consultant and is dedicated to educating the next generation of welders through his own podcast, called Arc Junkie...
Aug 17, 2023•26 min•Ep. 166
Michael Van Spankeren, digital solutions manager for SLB ’s production chemistry business, joins our podcast to discuss his company’s award-winning innovation, “Production Chemicals Optimization on DELFI.” The system was recently honored as a winner of MP’s 2023 Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards . Topics include the origins and future of the innovation; feedback from users and clients on its performance to date in field situations; future demands and market trends in corrosion control soft...
Jul 31, 2023•18 min•Ep. 165
In 2023, PHMSA’s Mega Rule is at the forefront of the list when it comes to topical compliance issues for pipeline operators. In this sponsored episode of the Materials Performance (MP) Interview Series, Polly Stewart of Abriox —which specializes in remote monitoring and control for pipelines—shares useful background information on what the Mega Rule entails; potential consequences for companies and individuals; and how industry companies can future-proof their compliance as part of a corrosion ...
Jul 20, 2023•22 min•Ep. 164
Andy Shingledecker, area manager for Campos EPC and chair of the CEPC Exhibits and Sponsorship Task Force, shares insight on the importance of utilizing inspectors with multiple certifications. Known as multi-certified inspectors, they can be successfully utilized on many inspection processes within the corrosion control and protective coatings industry. Topics on AMPP’s latest podcast include common challenges or obstacles faced by individuals who are not multi-certified inspectors; strategies ...
Jul 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 163
This sponsored episode featuring Ian Kinnear, product manager at GPT Industries, addresses various challenges facing corrosion professionals in 2023 and beyond. In particular, the podcast explores cathodic protection (CP) trends and challenges for the oil and gas, water, and emerging energy industries. GPT is a manufacturer of isolation kits, gaskets, and isolation joints to mitigate corrosion and enhance CP methods. The company's products serve two major functions: to seal and to stop electrica...
Jul 05, 2023•38 min•Ep. 162
Drs. Jen Locke, with The Ohio State University, and Erin Karasz, with Sandia National Laboratories, join the CORROSION journal podcast to discuss their careers in materials science and engineering. They discuss the people that influenced their careers, the benefits of diversity and inclusion to the field, and challenges they have experienced, as well as provide advice to those newer to the field. For more information, contact Jen Locke at [email protected] , or Erin Karasz via LinkedIn ....
Jun 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 161
Ryan Amato, owner of Amato Painting and Lehigh Valley Epoxy Floors in Easton, Pa., spoke with CoatingsPro Magazine after his company’s third-place win in the 2023 CoatingsPro Contractor Awards . Those awards were formally presented at the 2023 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in Denver, Colorado. Discussion topics on this episode include lessons learned from that job and keys to success, along with insight on industry trends, feedback from the field, and workforce development strategies. Amato also...
Jun 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 160
As a winner in the 2023 MP Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards, the GeneCount Voyager is a deployable, 16-well qPCR thermal cycler instrument that LuminUltra has paired with a portfolio of GeneCount qkits for sample preservation, DNA purification, and and qPCR assaying of microbial targets associated with microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Quantifying MIC-associated microorganisms in a sample can give insight into a system’s corrosion risk and the efficacy of its management progra...
May 31, 2023•19 min•Ep. 159
With decades of writing and editing experience, Kerry Cole was recently hired as Editor of Materials Performance (MP) Magazine. In this interview, Cole chats with Ben DuBose, AMPP’s News Editor, about his new role. Topics include Cole’s career background in journalism and the transition to covering corrosion and coatings; how his previous experience with associations may help; first impressions on the job; hobbies and personal interests; and much more.
May 23, 2023•26 min•Ep. 158
As of April 2023, Alan Thomas is now CEO of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance ( AMPP ), replacing Bob Chalker. In this chat with Ben DuBose, AMPP’s News Editor, Thomas discusses his past career experience and the process leading to his appointment, along with insight on his initial priorities as CEO; key takeaways from the recent AMPP Annual Conference + Expo; background on his leadership style and personality; and much more.
May 08, 2023•32 min•Ep. 157
Charles (Charlie) Brown, deputy director of coatings at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., joins CoatingsPro Magazine’s “member profile” series with reflections on nearly 40 years in the industry. Topics include the evolution of coatings and market trends over that time; Brown’s advice for the next generation; and how associations such as AMPP, NACE International, and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings have bolstered his career.
May 04, 2023•29 min•Ep. 156
Drs. Arjan Mol (co-Editor in Chief of Corrosion Science), Sanna Virtanen (Technical Editor of the corrosion section of the Journal of the Electrochemical Society), Nick Birbilis (co-Editor in Chief of npj Materials Degradation), and John Scully (Technical Editor in Chief of CORROSION journal) join our podcast to discuss the future of corrosion research. In Part 2 of this Editor Roundtable series ( listen to Part 1 here ), discussion topics include areas of future research and challenges that the...
May 02, 2023•46 min•Ep. 155
Drs. Arjan Mol, Sanna Virtanen, Nick Birbilis, and John Scully, Editors in Chief and Technical Editors of four corrosion-related journals, join the CORROSION journal podcast to discuss trends in corrosion research and how that compares to the past. In part one of this roundtable series, the panelists explore changes they have seen over the past decade, along with a brief look at where the research is heading.
Apr 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 154
Drs. Narasi Sridhar, with MC Consult LLC, and Chris Taylor, with DNV, join our podcast to discuss corrosion life predictions, the topic of CORROSION journal’s March 2023 special issue dedicated to the 2022 Research Topical Symposium. This episode provides an overview of the March issue and delves into a broader discussion of the advances and challenges experienced in lifetime predictions. For more information about the March 2023 special issue or lifetime predictions, contact Narasi Sridhar via ...
Mar 15, 2023•28 min•Ep. 153
Brunno Batista , a worldwide brand ambassador and social media influencer, tells our CoatingsPro Magazine how the roof coatings industry has evolved over his decades in the business. Topics include challenges and opportunities in the market; where the industry is going in the future; highlights from Batista’s career; why diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are critical; and how contractors and vendors can use social media to their advantage....
Feb 27, 2023•33 min•Ep. 152
Malcolm McNeil, owner and president of McNeil Coatings Consultants, Inc., recently joined the “member profile” podcast series of CoatingsPro Magazine for an exclusive interview. McNeil has been an industry mainstay since his original jobs at Sherwin-Williams and Glidden Paint Company in the 1950s and 1960s, and he broadened his scope as the years progressed by retiring to start his own consulting business and becoming a lead instructor for NACE International’s flagship Coating Inspector Program ...
Feb 13, 2023•21 min•Ep. 151
Based in Edmonton, Canada, Dr. Harry Tsaprailis is the protective coatings subject matter expert (SME) at energy infrastructure company Enbridge. In this member profile with CoatingsPro Magazine, “Harry T” shares his perspective on important industry priorities entering 2023, along with the role of AMPP in addressing those challenges and enhancing his career growth.
Feb 07, 2023•30 min•Ep. 150
Drs. Ryan Katona, Erin Karasz, and Rebecca Schaller with Sandia National Laboratories join our CORROSION journal podcast to discuss their recent invited critical review, “A Review of the Governing Factors in Pit-to-Crack Transitions of Metallic Structures.” Based on an open access review , this discussion provides key takeaways and insights from the authors.
Jan 25, 2023•26 min•Ep. 149
Now 74 years old, Phil Fouche has traveled the world for decades as a Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Instructor and as a CIP subcommittee member. Today, Fouche holds an AMPP Senior Certified Coatings Inspector credential and continues to educate the next generation of coatings professionals across many countries and continents. In this “member profile,” we explore highlights and lessons learned from his distinguished career....
Jan 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 148
Jeremy Sukola, water and wastewater market manager at coatings, linings, and fireproofing manufacturer Carboline , joins our podcast to discuss key industry trends, feedback from the marketplace, and much more. Discussion topics include lessons learned over Sukola’s distinguished career; education initiatives, technical development, and other resources available from Carboline to address market needs; advice for the next generation of coatings professionals; and how Sukola’s work as a NACE/AMPP ...
Jan 17, 2023•27 min•Ep. 147
The 2023 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo will be held next March in Denver, Colorado, and the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is actively gearing up for its annual flagship event for the corrosion control and protective coatings industries. Greg Muha, director of conferences, exhibits, and sponsorships, tells us about what to expect in Denver and why there will be some changes from previous years.
Dec 21, 2022•32 min•Ep. 146
In a collaborative discussion, Joe Mazzella and Tom Hayden of Engineering Director, Inc. ( EDI ) join Enbridge’s Keith Parker to discuss the group’s engineered, integrated approach to external corrosion management (IECM). Topics explored on the IECM-themed podcast include the roles of machine learning, data governance, and the importance of building an observable system. More information on their work is available in recent technical articles of Materials Performance (MP) Magazine , and they wil...
Dec 14, 2022•22 min•Ep. 145
Traditional high-performance coatings provide a strong cohesive film. But at times, this can unintentionally contribute to the undercutting effects of corrosion, leading to failures that could lead to a full rehabilitation or replacement. In response, Induron Protective Coatings has developed a unique line of ceramic epoxies that are formulated to provide strong corrosion protection through high film build, low permeability, and self-healing properties. These coatings can be used on potable wate...
Dec 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 144
Roland Anderson, business development director at monitoring solutions company Axess Corrosion , explains how the group’s patented Janus range works to reduce risk. With integrated alarm systems available to measure process corrosion, erosion, wall thickness, and more, Anderson elaborates on feedback from the field; trends in the marketplace; unique needs for oil and gas clients; and much more.
Nov 30, 2022•27 min•Ep. 143
Dr. Poorwa Gore, Director of AIChemy and an Associate Editor with CORROSION journal, joins our podcast to give advice to students considering a career in corrosion research. This includes short-term research projects, presenting and networking at conferences and events, and keeping your research organized. For more information, contact: Poorwa Gore, [email protected] .
Nov 21, 2022•19 min•Ep. 142
Bob Chalker, CEO of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance ( AMPP ), discusses his decision to retire in July 2023 and what the path forward looks like for the corrosion and coatings organization. Topics include motivations for the decision; the process of naming a replacement; highlights from Chalker’s 13-year tenure at AMPP and NACE International; and the legacy he leaves behind.
Nov 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 141
Coatings industry leader and consultant Alison B. Kaelin ( ABKaelin, LLC ) joins us to discuss proposed changes to OSHA’s Lead Standards for General Industry and Construction. Topics include the expected timeline and its implications for U.S. coatings professionals; what companies should be doing now to prepare; the role of engineering controls and new technologies (PPE, equipment, and materials) in the transition; and what industry organizations like AMPP and its members can do to help....
Oct 20, 2022•30 min•Ep. 140
In our latest member roundtable, longtime member Stephanie Decker discusses recent updates to AMPP's Coating Inspection Program (CIP) with Alicia Yust, senior manager of learning and development, and Pam Nicoletti, senior director of global operations.
Oct 10, 2022•17 min•Ep. 139
Phil Scisciani, coating specialist and owner of Specialty Coatings & Consulting, Inc. in Pittsburgh, shares his advice, lessons learned, and feedback from the field after four decades in the industrial coatings market. Topics include industry trends and emerging technologies; memorable projects; workforce development challenges; and how associations like AMPP and its members can help.
Sep 29, 2022•42 min•Ep. 138
Ed Kruft, CEO of American Innovations (AI), shares his insight on trends in the compliance solutions market. Topics discussed include feedback from the field and evolving needs by AI’s customers; advances in remote monitoring technologies for cathodic protection; how private companies and industry associations, like AMPP, can work together to accomplish shared goals; and what the future may look like, both from technological and regulatory perspectives....
Sep 21, 2022•28 min•Ep. 137
