In this sponsored episode, Bullard CEO Wells Bullard looks ahead to the future of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the protective coatings industry and beyond. The discussion spotlights her vision for the company and the importance of its family lineage and history; feedback from clients regarding marketplace needs; and industry trends and new technologies to watch for within the PPE space. Other topics include a year-end review of Bullard’s 2023 and a preview of what’s to come in 2024, a...
Nov 21, 2023•22 min•Ep. 78
Organized by the AMPP Malaysia Chapter, the inaugural Malaysia Painters Competition 2023 was held in Teluk Kalung, Terengganu, Malaysia, on 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 brought out a c...
Nov 01, 2023•34 min•Ep. 77
In a panel discussion, AMPP members Cal Chapman (Chapman Engineering) and Sandy Williamson (Williamson Integrity Services) share perspective on what sustainability means to them and why it is so important to the coatings industry and beyond. Topics include ways in which sustainability is already being practiced in corrosion control; 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 18, 2023•37 min•Ep. 76
Job Coenen, AkzoNobel ’s sustainability program manager and a strategic global corporate advisory board member of the World Green Building Council, explains 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.
Sep 29, 2023•26 min•Ep. 75
Stephanie Chizik, Editor-in-Chief of CoatingsPro Magazine, joins Ben DuBose, News Editor with AMPP Publications, to discuss CoatingsPro’s annual Contractor Awards . With the 2024 nomination window open now and extending through Oct. 31, 2023, the conversation addresses many frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the program, along with reasons to get involved and potential perks for winners.
Sep 14, 2023•21 min•Ep. 74
Based near St. Louis, Mo., 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 a member of the Association of Materials Protection and Performance (A...
Sep 07, 2023•30 min•Ep. 73
The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently proposed a new rule for the construction industry that explicitly requires properly fitted personal protective equipment (PPE). While OSHA currently requires construction employers to provide and maintain PPE, this would be the first time it instructs employers to provide PPE that actually fits each employee. Joe Brandel, business development manager at helmet-based safety company Mips , joins our podcast to discuss the propo...
Aug 23, 2023•16 min•Ep. 72
Alexandre Correa, CEO of Gerdau Graphene , shares his perspective on the past, present, and future of nanomaterials and graphene in the coatings market. Topics include possible improvements in technical performance; overcoming challenges such as scale; potential changes for applicators; and future priorities for the company.
Aug 09, 2023•28 min•Ep. 71
DeFelsko Corp., a leading U.S. manufacturer of coating thickness gages 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 inte...
Jul 25, 2023•37 min•Ep. 70
Katie Chrobak, associate director of digital adoption for PPG’s architectural coatings business, explains our industry’s challenge of building appropriate digital solutions, tools, and platforms while simultaneously helping painters and professionals adopt those technologies. With a new PPG Paints app, the paints and coatings manufacturer is hoping to address those evolving user preferences.
Jul 06, 2023•21 min•Ep. 69
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 in coatings and the process leading to his appointment. Other topics include 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 30, 2023•32 min•Ep. 68
Ryan Amato, owner of Amato Painting and Lehigh Valley Epoxy Floors in Easton, Pa., chats with CoatingsPro Magazine after his company’s third-place win in the 2023 CoatingsPro Contractor Awards . Topics 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 shares his company’s innovative approach to marketing and social media, which dovetails with their emphasis on diligent and d...
May 03, 2023•31 min•Ep. 67
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.
Apr 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 66
John Salvadore, director of portfolio management at paints and coatings manufacturer PPG, joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to discuss trends from the marketplace. Topics discussed on this episode include the increasingly multi-functional nature of coatings and their technical properties; how manufacturers are developing new products to comply with sustainability standards; ways that suppliers and applicators can work together; and feedback from users in the field. For more information, con...
Mar 30, 2023•19 min•Ep. 65
Sonny Arwood, president and CEO of Ohio-based Fluid Applied Roofing , chats with CoatingsPro Magazine regarding key trends and market insights involving the roof coatings industry. With experience working as a contractor, manufacturer, and in growing his own business, Arwood shares a number of lessons learned from his distinguished career.
Feb 21, 2023•22 min•Ep. 64
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 ...
Feb 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 63
Brunno Batista , a worldwide brand ambassador and social media influencer, shares how the roofing 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....
Jan 23, 2023•33 min•Ep. 62
Brandon Acker, president of Titan Abrasive Systems , discusses key criteria for contractors and other users to consider as they evaluate blast media, blasting equipment, and other elements of the blasting process for surface preparation. Topics include the purpose of abrasive blasting and its real-life application; why abrasive blasting is crucial the coatings application process, and how it can improve quality; how blasting equipment is used in the field; and much more....
Jan 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 61
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.
Dec 27, 2022•30 min•Ep. 60
Based near Seattle, Wash., Clark Branum has become one of the most respected voices in the decorative concrete finishing industry as a result of four decades of exemplary work. He currently runs his own contract company, Advanced Concrete Coatings, while also serving as technical director for SUNDEK Products and as a decorative concrete specialist for the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), where he functions as an industry liaison. As part of an interview for CoatingsPro Magazine’s...
Nov 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 59
In this exclusive interview for CoatingsPro’s upcoming 2022 Concrete Supplement, Jay Allred — architect and engineering business specialist at Rust-Oleum — shares his perspective on recent industry trends and developments related to the coating of concrete substrates.
Nov 04, 2022•21 min•Ep. 58
Malcolm McNeil, owner and president of McNeil Coatings Consultants, Inc., recently joined our “member profile” podcast series 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 (CIP). Today, he also se...
Oct 26, 2022•21 min•Ep. 57
Kim Ray, Director of Pre-Professional and Young Professional Programs at AMPP, explains how the association’s EMERG program aims to bring more people into the materials protection industry. Topics include the EMERG mission and its available programs and resources; ways in which AMPP members can be of assistance; how EMERG relates to current industry dynamics, such as the projected craftworker shortage; and upcoming events and opportunities....
Oct 10, 2022•23 min•Ep. 56
Jim Kunkle, Manager of Engineering Specifications for North America at AkzoNobel’s International Protective Coatings, joins our “member profile” series. Topics include how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of our industry; what changes may be temporary, and which appear to be more permanent; key technology trends to watch for over the next decade; and how industry companies and associations like AMPP can work together to meet the various challenges. For more inform...
Sep 28, 2022•35 min•Ep. 55
Phil Scisciani, coating specialist and owner of Specialty Coatings & Consulting, Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa., 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 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 54
With nearly a decade of specialized experience, Nicholas Bennett has gotten to know the Denver-area roofing market quite well. As time progressed, Bennett saw opportunities to expand, and he is now reaping the benefits as owner of Advanced Consulting (dba AC Inc Roofing). In this podcast, Bennett shares several of his lessons learned and keys to success as a roof coatings contractor. He also discusses one of his team’s recent high-profile jobs at the Barclay Towers, which you can read more about...
Sep 14, 2022•23 min•Ep. 53
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....
Aug 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 52
Marian Welsh, Media Sales Specialist with AMPP Publications, joins our podcast to discuss her new role as a sales representative for CoatingsPro Magazine. Topics include Marian’s history in the protective coatings industry and opportunities with the new role; how CoatingsPro and potential advertisers can work together; industry trends and changes in media and publishing; and much more.
Aug 05, 2022•23 min•Ep. 51
Sam Navarro, vice president of business development and marketing at industrial solutions provider IPC Industries, joins our ongoing “member profile” series at CoatingsPro Magazine. Topics include industry trends and feedback; strategies for the future; what associations like AMPP, NACE, and SSPC have meant to Navarro’s career; and how he’s personally working with students in his local community to try and address a growing craftworker shortage in skilled trades. For more information, contact: I...
Jul 26, 2022•27 min•Ep. 50
Rebecca Emanuelsen, Editor at CoatingsPro Magazine, joins Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Chizik and AMPP News Editor Ben DuBose for a roundtable discussion regarding her new role. Topics include the job scope and why Rebecca was the best fit; initial impressions; contact points for the broader industry; and what’s on the horizon for a fully staffed CoatingsPro moving forward.
Jul 18, 2022•21 min•Ep. 49
