Member Profile of People-Forward Champion Painting

Kyle Hough, executive vice president for Champion Painting Specialty Services Corp. (CPSSC), explains how the company is achieving success in the industrial coating sector. 

There’s no secret sauce, but CPSSC is making sure to focus on its most valuable access: its people. For more information, contact Champion on LinkedIn.

How Drones Are Lifting Corrosion, Coating Inspections

Robert "Bob" Dahlstrom, CEO of aerial robotic systems provider Apellix, joins our podcast to explain the increasing role of drones in corrosion and coating inspections — with a particular emphasis on aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). Topics include the past, present, and future of drone technologies, as well as the recent launch of Apellix NDT as a new field services company. (Complete Transcript)

For more information, contact: Apellix, (904) 647-4511, www.apellixndt.com

Coatings and Collision Repair Worlds Collide

Brandon Eckenrode, director of development of Collision Repair Education Foundation, joins CoatingsPro to discuss the foundation’s goals, as well as overlaps within the coatings community. (Complete Transcript)

The organization works to support school programs across the United States, in this instance bringing coatings to help improve appearances and safety of the repair shops. 

For more information, visit www.collisioneducationfoundation.org.

Concrete Flooring Trends and Beyond in 2021

Matthew Koerner, who recently sold his epoxy flooring contracting business (Manhattan Concrete Systems), joins our podcast to discuss conditions in the industry. Koerner is starting his own selling and distribution business for coatings and equipment, and he shares lessons learned from his extensive time in the field. (Complete Transcript)

For more information, contact Matthew Koerner via LinkedIn.

Prosperity in the Coatings World

Charles Brown, Deputy Director of Coatings for Greenman-Pederson Inc. (GPI), joins the podcast to talk about his experience in the coatings world, including training, the State Highway Administration, and beyond. He shares a positive outlook on what the future of the coatings industry might look like after COVID-19. (Complete Transcript)

For more information, contact: Charles Brown, cbrown@gpinet.com

Regulatory and Market Changes for Contractors in 2021

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, discusses potential regulatory changes for coatings contractors in 2021. Topics include the impact of a new U.S. administration and what it means for OSHA and other agencies; changes to the COVID-19 landscape and its effects on contractors; and what market segments within the coatings industry could be poised for growth in the months ahead. (Complete Transcript) 

For more information, visit cotneycl.com.

What’s Upcoming for the Coatings World?

Jim Kunkle, Manager of Business Development for accreditation and certification for newly formed Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), has 13 years of experience in the coatings world! He has developed a social media following and shares some lessons learned there, as well as other virtual opportunities available to asset owners, contractors, and beyond. (Complete Transcript)

For more information, reach out to Jim Kunkle on LinkedIn.

New Year, New Safety Updates for the Construction Industry

With a new U.S. president and new changes to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scope of safety in the construction sector is expecting to see some changes for 2021. Anthony Krake, VP of operations for ConstructSecure, shares opinions, trends, and outlooks with CoatingsPro in today’s episode. (Complete Transcript)

For more information, connect with Anthony at www.linkedin.com/in/anthonykrake.

Interview: Bob Chalker on AMPP Priorities, Industry Outlook

Bob Chalker, CEO of the new Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), sits down with us for an exclusive interview. 

Topics discussed are the combination of NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings; implications for various segments of the corrosion industry, including coatings contractors; feedback during the initial weeks of the merger; key dates and milestones to watch moving forward; and much more. (Complete Transcript)

For more information, contact: AMPP, www.ampp.org

Industry Experts, New AMPP Leaders on the Changes Ahead

In this episode, four industry experts and leaders with the new Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) share their perspectives on what the merged organization could mean for the corrosion control and protective coatings industries. Guests on the podcast include Tim Bieri, Sam Scaturro, Joyce Wright, and Cris Connor. (Complete Transcript)

How AMPP Was Formed and What It Means for Our Industry

Corrosion experts Terry Greenfield, principal consultant at CONSULEX, and Joe Walker, vice president and general manager at Elcometer, discuss the recent launch of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). As recent presidents of NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, Greenfield and Walker share background information on how the merger came to be.

In this exclusive conversation, they also explore potential implications for the industry, as well as what it could mean for standards and beyond. (Complete Transcript)

New Year, New Changes for Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

Rick Duncan, new Executive Director at the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), joins the podcast to share what the future looks like for the SPFA. Other topics include industry implications from the new U.S. administration, as well as how it pertains to the world of coatings in 2021 and beyond. (Complete Transcript)

For more information, contact: Rick Duncan, (703) 222-4269, rickduncan@sprayfoam.org

Epoxy Flooring Contractor on Making Connections

Tim Seay, co-owner of Decorative Concrete of Virginia, joins the podcast to share some of his recent challenges and experiences in 2020, including how the holidays can affect their work in the field. He and Co-Owner Landon Blanks have made efforts to share their knowledge with other contractors through their own podcast and various social media platforms. The article mentioned featuring SeaQuest aquarium can be accessed here. 
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For more information, contact: Tim Seay, www.decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com

Case Study: Coating the Historic Mackinac Bridge

Steve Vlahakis, owner of Seaway Painting, describes the ongoing work by his crews to recoat the towers of the historic Mackinac Bridge, which connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. Topics discussed on the podcast include the development of a movable scaffold system to access the structure; benefits of the zinc-epoxy-urethane coating system in a bridge environment; and various application tips and tricks used to complete the large job.

The complete story on their work can be read at CoatingsPro Magazine.

Award-Winning Roofing Contractor on SPF and More

Spray-Tec’s Haley Jordan joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) for buildings, as well as other tips they’ve incorporated into their roof contracting business. Jordan shares the benefits of Spray-Tec’s third-place win in CoatingsPro’s 2020 Contractor Awards Program in the Commercial Roof category. Their latest project featured in CoatingsPro Magazine was a cover story in the July 2020 issue.