Celebrating the Future of Our Industry
Celebrate the future of corrosion control with EMERG! Meet the talented 2025 scholarship and award recipients honored at AMPP’s annual conference.
Exploring Corrosion Careers: 5 In-Demand Roles in Materials Protection
Explore high-demand corrosion careers across oil & gas, infrastructure, and energy. Learn how to get started with AMPP certifications and training.
Preventing Corrosion in Storage Tanks
Discover expert strategies to prevent corrosion in storage tanks, including ceramic coatings, epoxy linings, and targeted epoxy repairs, enhancing safety, compliance, and asset longevity.
Maximize Your AMPP Experience: Pro Tips for First-Time Attendees
Attending AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2025 for the first time? Get expert tips on planning, networking, exploring exhibits, and making the most of your experience in Nashville. Learn how to maximize your time and connect with industry leaders!
The Journey to Becoming a Protective Coatings Specialist: Skills, Certification, and Career Growth
PROTECTIVE COATINGS · PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION The AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) certification is designed for experienced protective-coatings professionals whose work involves coating-system selection, specifications, project planning, failure analysis, and broader coatings project management. Earning the credential involves meeting eligibility requirements, completing required education,
Set Yourself Up for Success: The Importance of AMPP’s Exam Preparation Guides
Prepare for your AMPP certification exam with confidence using our Exam Preparation Guides. Learn how these resources can help you master key topics, practice with sample questions, and boost your chances of passing on your first attempt.
U.S. Researchers Work to Optimize Nuclear Material Coatings
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a framework to accelerate the discovery of materials for nuclear reactors, reducing reliance on nickel-based alloys. This innovation supports clean energy goals by identifying corrosion-resistant, high-strength materials suitable for extreme reactor environments.
Prep Makes Perfect: Surface Strategies for Concrete Coatings
SURFACE PREPARATION · PROTECTIVE COATINGS Successful coating application starts with successful surface preparation. That can involve much more than cleaning or blasting: contractors may need to address worker safety, dust control, power supply, climate conditions, contaminants, old coatings, surface defects, grinding, profiling, and
MPI Announces 2025 Champion Award Recipients
MPI · COATINGS INDUSTRY RECOGNITION The 2025 MPI Champion Awards recognized paint and coatings manufacturers for leadership in product performance, sustainability, education, and commitment to MPI programs and standards. The inaugural awards program from the Master Painters Institute (MPI), a subsidiary of AMPP,
AMPP Announces 2025 Annual Service and Technical Awards Winners
Discover the winners of the 2025 AMPP Annual Service and Technical Awards, celebrating excellence in corrosion and materials protection. Honorees will be recognized at the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, April 6-10, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.