Jeff Jirak, managing director of AkzoNobel’s global powder coatings business, shares details of the manufacturer’s development partnership with coatingAI. The program aims to assist contractors and installers with application processes while reducing their carbon footprint.

The Master Painters Institute (MPI) recently introduced its newest solutions to streamline the process of specifying coatings. Pam Nicoletti, president of MPI, explains how these Decision Tree Tools can help users select the most suitable system and products for commercial and architectural projects, both for new construction and restorative/repair works.

Most people think they are positive and optimistic, yet negativity shows, and they don’t recognize it. This article offers a five-step process to help change your thoughts to invoke different actions, behaviors, and results, and to develop a positive work environment.

An effective onboarding process goes far beyond the obligatory paperwork and orientation checklist. It is thoughtfully designed to make new employees feel valued and to lay the groundwork for an enduring bond between the employee and employer.

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can save time, make money, and improve the quality of business practices for industry professionals throughout the coatings sector. If you are not using AI and your competition is, you could be at a severe disadvantage.

As part of a new task force, GPI’s Tony Serdenes, Nick Kuntz of Alliant Insurance Services, and David A. Scotti of Scotti Law Group are exploring the relationship that protective coatings and other corrosion prevention and mitigation systems have within the infrastructure insurance industry.

Alan Thomas, CEO of AMPP, joined past presidents of the American Welding Society (AWS) and The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) for a roundtable chat regarding workforce development for skilled trades. Topics include common challenges, innovative solutions, and initiatives where these associations can work together.

Identifying positive potential is often the only way to find big ideas. Every successful innovation, in any industry or endeavor, is the result of a person or a team choosing to live in possibility in this way. Visionary thinking requires making space for ideas that, at first, seem scary or difficult.

While time and money are always lost when faced with a premature coatings or linings failure, the biggest loss is often that of reputation. Mike O’Brien of MARK 10 Research Group, Inc., made that clear in a forum presentation at the 2023 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo.

With four decades of experience as an industry leader, Phil Scisciani, longtime owner of Specialty Coatings & Consulting, Inc., shares business and employment lessons that he has learned over a distinguished career. Scisciani says paying attention to detail and having a good attitude are immediate priorities.