Brunno Batista, worldwide brand ambassador and social media influencer, shares his perspective on how the roofing industry has evolved over his decades in the business.

What should you do when you can’t find the talent you need? It is time for businesses, including coatings contractors, to rethink traditional staffing options. The key can be making the most of the staff you have and to augment them with outside resources and technology.

Our latest class of Contractor Awards winners were recognized across seven categories during the 2023 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, which took place in Denver, Colo.

Sonny Arwood, president and CEO of Ohio-based Fluid Applied Roofing, spoke with us about key trends and market insights. With experience as a contractor, manufacturer, and in growing his own business, Arwood shares useful perspective and lessons learned over his long career.

To achieve long-term success, the Panama Maritime Authority needed an operator with world-class shipyard expertise and advanced cultural knowledge, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

When a Houston-area refiner noticed its acid tank corroding internally due to chemical and environmental attack, a crew at BHI Coatings came in to line the tank while also working on its exterior roof, manway, and nozzle inserts.

While proper surface preparation is integral to the success of any painting project, this is especially true with concrete floors. Coating concrete floors can be a challenge, as there are specific factors that need to be taken into consideration to avoid systems failures.

Held by the Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) in Denver, Colo., the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo features a number of potentially significant events for contractors and other professionals throughout the coatings industry

Jeremy Sukola, water and wastewater market manager at coatings, linings, and fireproofing manufacturer Carboline, shares insight on how education initiatives at an association level have greatly boosted his career.

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.