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.

Building owners are increasingly looking to roof restorations to extend the lives of their existing roofs, and it is an investment that can deliver big returns. But not every roof is a good candidate for a restoration.

Safety is a full-time job that doesn’t get any easier in the winter months when extreme temperatures, high winds, and wet conditions give safety managers and workers more to worry about.

Earning a candidate’s trust and showing you can advocate for and advise them, too, is a competitive edge you will desperately need as a recruiter. Consider how you’re doing today in that capacity, and the potential you have to do a better job in the future.

In watching some other companies, Nicholas Bennett learned some hard lessons that he is applying to his own business. As he sees it, that means putting a priority on having the right crew members in place and not overextending their reach.

Viscoelastic coatings are able to instantly bond to surfaces without the need for much surface preparation, nor do they require preheating or curing time. Solutions can be tailored to specific problems by adding additional layers that provide extra protection, as needed.

CoatingsPro Magazine is welcoming four new subject matter experts to its 2023 Editorial Advisory Group: DeFelsko’s Michael Beamish, Bullard’s Katie Hunt, Gaco’s Emma Schilling, and Eric Nenninger of 62Archer Inspection and Consulting.

To take your small or large business into the future, so that it can continue to create a legacy after you’ve retired, sustainability must be at the top of your agenda.