The Master Painters Institute ( MPI ) recently introduced its newest solutions to streamline the process of specifying coatings. As part of this effort, MPI Decision Tree Tools offers a digital interactive guide prompting users to select the most suitable system and products for their commercial and architectural projects, whether for new construction or restorative/repair works. Pam Nicoletti, president of MPI, explains how these tools encompass all project variables while significantly reducin...
May 21, 2024•20 min•Ep. 197
Sam Scaturro, President of New Jersey-based Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors , shares his insight on industry trends and career highlights after nearly two decades of success. Discussion topics include the process of buying his family business and its transformation over the years; emerging trends in the marketplace; optimal strategies for workforce development; and highlights from his time as an association member leader, including a stint as Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors i...
May 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 196
In a recently published white paper , experts at Induron examined the expected service life of coatings for potable water linings while combining that knowledge with an interpretation of the total applied costs of these systems. On this podcast, Induron ’s William “Bill” Seawell, technical service manager, and Andy Odorzynski, national sales manager, elaborate on expectations for water tank primers (both zinc and epoxy); how corrosion processes work; and the most important properties a water tan...
May 07, 2024•29 min•Ep. 195
This sponsored episode features Ian Kinnear, product manager at GPT Industries , and Gabriel “Gabe” Gonzales, senior research and development engineer. As part of a roundtable discussion, Kinnear and Gonzales explore the company’s continued development of remote pipeline monitoring technologies and how GPT’s IsoSmart solution can monitor critical parameters. The guests also share their perspectives regarding the future of integrity monitoring....
Apr 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 193
Amir Eliezer, Immediate Past Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors , explains his leadership journey within the association and his current role leading the transition team to merge the AMPP Board and the AMPP Global Center Board . Discussion topics include the merger's implications for members and the industry; updates on the ongoing process and opportunities to get involved; key takeaways from the recently completed 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo; and much more. With a “stronger together” v...
Apr 24, 2024•53 min•Ep. 192
Dr. Ingrid Milosev, with the Jožef Stefan Institute, and Dr. John Scully, with University of Virginia, join our CORROSION journal podcast series to discuss sustainability. It’s the topic of their recent open-access perspective , “Challenges for the Corrosion Science, Engineering, and Technology Community as a Consequence of Growing Demand and Consumption of Materials: A Sustainability Issue.” This episode explains how corrosion factors into the global sustainability discussion. Topics include th...
Apr 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 191
In a panel discussion, member leaders Dawn Eden and Sandy Williamson join Ben DuBose, News Editor with AMPP Publications, to explore the association’s latest efforts and intel related to materials sustainability. Topics include what’s new within AMPP’s Sustainability Task Force; key takeaways and insights from the recently completed 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo; and what they see on the horizon as AMPP ramps up its global outreach around this fast-paced growth topic.
Apr 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 190
In a roundtable featuring representatives from AMPP’s member leaders and staff, Kimberly-Joy Harris, Elaine Bowman, and Tim Gonzalez share their perspectives on the importance of participating in AMPP’s annual Advocacy Day ( set for May 15-16, 2024 ). Discussion topics include tips to effectively advocate for the materials protection industry; how advocating at the government level can impact our field; specific pieces of U.S. legislation that AMPP is focused on this year; and recent additions t...
Mar 27, 2024•44 min•Ep. 189
In a roundtable discussion regarding biomedical corrosion, Dr. Jeremy Gilbert and Dr. Silvia Ceré join CORROSION journal for the third episode of a special series studying corrosion and health. This episode explores different metals used in the body and the ways they are used. The impact of corrosion on implants; challenges studying implants in the body; recent advancements in the field; and areas for future exploration are also discussed. For more information about this topic, contact Silvia Ce...
Mar 25, 2024•44 min•Ep. 188
Ryan Bingham, business development leader at third-party inspection services provider OMC International, LLC , shares his insight regarding the value that qualified coating inspectors can have within the industry. Discussion topics include trends and common pain points from clients; how technologies and demands continue to evolve; the unique career arc of Bingham and the company; and areas where AMPP can help companies such as OMC achieve their goals while serving the association’s broader missi...
Mar 20, 2024•34 min•Ep. 187
Chris O’Brien, founder and president of Polymer Nation , and Michael Douglass, technical director, join this sponsored episode with insight on the evolution of coatings technologies. Topics include areas of growth and concern in the industry; common challenges that need to be overcome; which technologies could make the biggest jump in the years ahead; and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their business and the industry’s future.
Feb 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 186
In a discussion regarding the antimicrobial properties of metals, Dr. Harold Michels and Dr. John Scully join CORROSION journal for the second episode of a special series exploring corrosion and health. Focusing on copper and silver, topics include how the antimicrobial properties work, how they have been harnessed over the years, and some of the ways they can be used to prevent the spread of the disease. For more information about this topic, contact Harold Michels and John Scully ....
Feb 22, 2024•48 min•Ep. 185
Gregory Muha, Director of Conferences, Exhibits, and Sponsorships, joins our interview series with answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo . Held from March 3-7 in New Orleans, discussion topics include what members can expect at the show; highlights of the 2024 schedule; feedback-based changes from previous years; and how the latest version of the conference serves the needs of AMPP members and the broader industry....
Jan 30, 2024•37 min•Ep. 184
Dr. Sanna Virtanen, Professor for Surface Science and Corrosion in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Germany’s Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, is the 2024 recipient of AMPP’s prestigious Willis Whitney Technical Achievement Award. In this roundtable conversation also featuring Raul Rebak of GE Global Research and Dr. John Scully of the University of Virginia, Dr. Virtanen shares highlights from her distinguished career and lessons learned for the next...
Jan 23, 2024•29 min•Ep. 183
Dr. Gerald Frankel and Dr. Yolanda Hedberg join CORROSION journal for the first episode in a special series exploring corrosion and health to discuss metals and coatings with toxic effects on the body. This episode explores some of the metals, materials, and chemicals that have negative impacts on the body, such as chromates, preservatives in water-based paints, BPA, and more, along with some of the challenges in replacing these materials. For more information about this topic, contact Gerald Fr...
Jan 16, 2024•30 min•Ep. 182
As part of a new task force, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is bringing together stakeholders from a variety of roles to better understand the relationship that corrosion engineering systems have within the infrastructure insurance industry. In this conversation, members involved with that task force—GPI’s Tony Serdenes, Nick Kuntz of Alliant Insurance Services, and David A. Scotti of Scotti Law Group—share their perspectives on challenges and best practices that...
Jan 04, 2024•40 min•Ep. 181
On April 30 and May 1 in Houston, AMPP is welcoming members and guests throughout the industry to the first Coatings for Non-Coating Inspectors conference. Jorge T. Reyna, conference chair and a certified inspector ( JRSA Inspections ) and instructor, explains the many benefits for attendees and how it all came to be. Topics discussed include key challenges that non-coating inspectors often face; why a better understanding of coatings can enhance the overall effectiveness of non-coating inspecto...
Dec 22, 2023•17 min•Ep. 180
When considering remote monitoring units (RMUs) for pipeline integrity monitoring, one of the biggest decisions is whether to select an RMU system that uses cellular technology to transmit data, or to purchase units that send data via satellites. Polly Stewart, head of marketing and legal insight at Abriox , joins this sponsored Materials Performance (MP) podcast to discuss how both platforms work; what users need to consider when selecting cellular or satellite-based RMUs; and which, as a techn...
Dec 11, 2023•16 min•Ep. 179
This roundtable panel features Alan Thomas, CEO of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance ( AMPP ); Dr. Rick Polanin, past president of the American Welding Society ( AWS ); and Ricky Morgan, past president of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing ( ASNT ). Topics include the current state of workforce development, as well as common challenges encountered, innovative solutions, and initiatives where these associations can work together. Other discussion points are rec...
Dec 04, 2023•46 min•Ep. 178
Dr. Jason Lee, with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, and Dr. Susmitha Kotu, with DNV, join our CORROSION journal podcast series to discuss microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). This episode explains what MIC is and which industries it affects, challenges in predicting and mitigating MIC, new advancements in the field, and areas that need future research.
Nov 21, 2023•31 min•Ep. 177
Future-focused integrity and corrosion mitigation program directors are recognizing many operational challenges that the future may hold. In turn, they are looking to IIoT companies like MOBILTEX to deliver both cutting-edge field hardware, as well as advanced cloud-based software capabilities (with the necessary security), to address these challenges—all while simultaneously improving their system performance. Will Maize, Director of Product Management and Corporate Strategy at MOBILTEX, recent...
Nov 13, 2023•24 min•Ep. 176
Dave Evans, director of business development at AMPP, explains what the newly released Industrial Coating Application ( ICA ) program could mean for members and the industry at large. Topics include how and why the new program was developed; updated features and opportunities to address current marketplace needs; and how it could help shape AMPP’s future education and training offerings .
Nov 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 175
Job Coenen, AkzoNobel ’s sustainability program manager and a strategic global corporate advisory board member of the World Green Building Council, tells CoatingsPro Magazine how sustainable solutions for the built environment can combat the challenges of producing more green buildings. Discussion topics include the role of circularity in product development; science-based targets and goals; and how new technologies can help the cause.
Nov 01, 2023•26 min•Ep. 174
Drs. Doug Hansen (University of Dayton) and Raghu Srinivasan (University of Alaska) join our CORROSION journal podcast series to celebrate International Open Access Week 2023. The episode includes a roundtable discussion about why research and sharing findings is important within the industry, as well as some information about AMPP’s research program .
Oct 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 173
In a panel discussion, AMPP members Cal Chapman (Chapman Engineering) and Sandy Williamson (Williamson Integrity Services) join Materials Performance (MP) Editor Kerry Cole to explain what sustainability means to them and why it is critically important to our industry. Topics include how sustainability is already being practiced and its impact on business; trends and new technologies to watch for; and expectations for the future. The conversation also explores initiatives and opportunities to ge...
Oct 09, 2023•37 min•Ep. 172
In celebration of Peer Review Week 2023 , Drs. Oumaïma Gharbi, with Sorbonne Universite, and Dave Kolman, with Los Alamos National Laboratories, join the CORROSION journal podcast series to discuss the importance of peer review. The episode includes a discussion of what makes for a good review; advice for reviewers; and an outlook on the future of peer review.
Sep 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 171
Based near St. Louis, Missouri, Eric Nenninger is a founding partner of 62Archer Inspection and Consulting and a member of CoatingsPro Magazine’s 2023 Editorial Advisory Group. In all, Nenninger has served the industrial coatings field for close to 20 years. Having worked for application companies, paint manufacturers, and inspection firms, Nenninger has a broad knowledge of the industry. He is a NACE Level 3 coating inspector and an AMPP member, and he was chairman of his local NACE Internation...
Sep 25, 2023•30 min•Ep. 170
Drs. Henry Holroyd, a consultant, and Tim Burnett, with the University of Manchester, join our CORROSION journal podcast series to discuss environment-induced crack initiation and early stages of crack growth in aluminum alloys. They explain crack initiation, discuss some of the challenges encountered, and identify areas that need further exploration.
Sep 14, 2023•34 min•Ep. 169
Organized by the AMPP Malaysia Chapter, the inaugural Malaysia Painters Competition 2023 was held in Teluk Kalung, Terengganu, Malaysia, on Saturday, August 19. With free registration, the event featured networking; opportunities to learn painting skills from peers; and sourcing for products, services, and the latest in cutting-edge technologies. The event’s primary objective was to showcase the skills of Malaysian surface preparation and industrial painting craftworkers, and it ultimately broug...
Aug 24, 2023•34 min•Ep. 168
DeFelsko Corp. , a leading U.S. manufacturer of coating thickness gauges and inspection instruments, is a multi-generational, family-owned company that has supplied simple, durable, and accurate instruments to the global coatings industry since 1965. Since 2019, Michael Beamish has served as vice president and general manager of the equipment provider. He has degrees in mechanical engineering and law with experience in the design, production, and marketing of these instruments in a variety of in...
Aug 23, 2023•37 min•Ep. 167
