As a project stakeholder, first consider whether painting structural steel elements is necessary. If it is, consider what surface preparation is required, what coating system will provide protection and/or aesthetic value, and what application method is preferred.

Enforcing Indoor and Outdoor Safety: Heat Requirements by State

As the first step in AMPP’s flagship Coating Inspector Program (CIP), the CIP Level 1 course teaches more than 5,000 students annually to properly perform basic coating inspections using nondestructive techniques and instrumentation.

Three major causes contribute to coating failures in offshore platforms: rust creepage at the scribes/scratches damaged by tools, early coating breakdown at sharp edges and corners, and thermal cycle cracking at corners.

Thinking about how one person communicates with another has become a cornerstone in digital engagement. This is no longer a passing trend but a new way of being, and organizations who embrace this approach will reap the rewards.

High-level discussions between industry experts and association members offers a welcomed opportunity for an in-person exchange with consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Pandemic or not, cash flow issues are more than just a headache. They’re a “make or break” for your business. The good news is that there are things that companies can do to manage these problems.

In part two of our exclusive Q&A, Apellix CEO Bob Dahlstrom explains what the future could look like for using drones across various phases of protective coatings projects.

One way to ensure that you’re ready to tackle the challenges of paint is to get the right training. The Master Painters Institute (MPI), a subsidiary of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), offers three training courses that may be a good place to start.

AMPP is teaming up with the Master Painters Institute (MPI) for the second annual MPI Commercial Coatings Summit, which unites different areas from across the commercial coatings industry while providing opportunities to get the latest information on current issues.