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For Technical Content, Mersedeh Akhoondan Looks to the Future
Mersedeh Akhoondan, technical editor of Materials Performance (MP) and senior corrosion engineer at HDR, discusses her unique role with the magazine and her career background in the corrosion control…
AMPP Eastern Conference Features Pipeline Integrity Focus
Held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the AMPP Eastern Conference (October 19-21, 2026) will place a spotlight on pipeline integrity while addressing challenges such as aging assets, increasing…
Saudi Aramco’s Ahmed Mahgoub Shares His Award-Winning CP Journey
Ahmed Mahgoub, cathodic protection (CP) specialist at Saudi Aramco, recently won AMPP’s 2026 John H. Fitzgerald III Award for the best article published in Materials Performance (MP). In this…
Rachelle Rigby Reflects on ‘Women of AMPP’ Movement
Rachelle Rigby, coating inspector at Remedy Asset Protection and conference manager at the Australasian Corrosion Association, spoke with AMPP Media about the ongoing “Women of AMPP” program. In her…
How Can Corrosion Control Best Support National Defense?
Paul N. Chang, director of the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight (CPO), spoke to AMPP Media on the sidelines of the recent 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo. In his…
AMPP 2026 Puts Maritime, Energy, Defense Markets in Focus
In interviews from the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, DJ Guba of Atlantic Design Inc. (ADI, 2:04) highlights the importance of the oil and gas sector and AMPP’s growing maritime emphasis, noting…
Sarah Olthof on Technical Engagement Initiatives at AMPP 2026
Sarah Olthof, AMPP’s Senior Technical Manager specializing in corrosion protection, chats with AMPP Media regarding the recently completed 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo. In that role, Olthof…
Workforce Development, Training in Spotlight at AMPP 2026
Ken Seal, Deputy Director for the International Finishing Trades Institute (IFTI) of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), caught up with AMPP Media on the sidelines of the…
Key Market Verticals: AMPP VPs Share Insights and Priorities
At the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, discussions highlighted sectors including energy production and transportation; maritime and defense operations; and civil infrastructure systems to support…
AMPP CEO Alan Thomas on the TalentForce Launch and Beyond
A record-breaking AMPP Annual Conference + Expo is now complete! Inside the new AMPP Media Studio on the Exhibit Hall floor (video), AMPP CEO Alan Thomas joined Ben DuBose to discuss highlights from…
Greg Muha Recaps the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo
A record-breaking show in Houston is officially in the books! Inside the AMPP Media Studio, Greg Muha, Director of Conferences, Exhibits, and Sponsorships at AMPP, joined our Ben DuBose and Lisa…
Innovation Awards: Portable Plating Shop for On-Aircraft Coating Repair
Dr. Alan Rose, CEO at Corrdesa, and Dr. Siva Palani, CTO, are the latest guests in our ongoing series profiling MP’s 2025 Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards. In this episode, they discuss the…
Dr. Nick Birbilis: Honoring AMPP’s 2026 Whitney Award Winner
Dr. Nick Birbilis, FNACE, is Executive Dean of the science, engineering and built environment faculty at Australia’s Deakin University. In his 20+ year career to date, Birbilis has worked in…
AMPP’s Maritime Coatings Panel, Part Two
In the first week of February 2026, AMPP is hosting its inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum in Virginia Beach, Virginia. To preview the event and share insights into industry trends, AMPP is…
Then and Now: Terry Greenfield on AMPP’s Five-Year Anniversary
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is now five years old! To celebrate and reflect on that journey, D. Terry Greenfield — principal consultant at CONSULEX and previously…
Maritime Coatings Panel Identifies Key Challenges and Opportunities
On February 3-4, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, AMPP is hosting its inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum. To reflect and share insight on the latest industry trends, this panel discussion…
Accreditation Matters: Unpacking Certifications in Industrial Painting
This December 2025 roundtable conversation with leaders from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) explores the vital role of certifications in industrial painting, as well as…
Heat-Flex Coatings: Sherwin-Williams Targets CUI Mitigation
With an innovation known as “Heat-Flex CUI mitigation coatings,” Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine earned industry recognition as a winner in the 2025 Materials Performance (MP) Corrosion…
Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum Debuts in February 2026
On February 3-4, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Va., the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) will host its inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum. To share event plans along…
AMPP Accelerates Its Plans for 2026 Flagship Event
Gregory Muha, Director of Conferences, Exhibits, and Sponsorships, joins our podcast with answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo. Held from…
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