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Then & Now: From Coatings Student to Industry Leader

SAN DIEGO, California – (Sept. 24, 2026) — Johnny Sanchez never imagined he'd find his future in protective coatings. In 1993, a job he took to meet his parole requirements put him on a path that would ...

2026 AMPP Eastern Conference Brings Pipeline Integrity and Corrosion Solutions to Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – (Sept. 17, 2026) — Pipeline systems are evolving as operators confront aging infrastructure, changing operating environments, new technologies and emerging energy applications. The ...

AMPP Marks World Maritime Day 2026 by Putting Standards and Workforce at the Center of Maritime Excellence

HOUSTON, Texas – (Sept. 16, 2026) — Maritime policies can set expectations for safer, more sustainable and resilient shipping, but their impact ultimately depends on what happens in shipyards, aboard vessels, ...

AMPP Western Conference Tackles the Challenges of Protecting Infrastructure in Extreme Environments

Renton, Washington – (September 2, 2026) — Harsh temperatures, corrosive marine exposure, remote locations and demanding operating conditions can push infrastructure and the systems designed to protect ...

AMPP Fifth Anniversary Podcast Series Spotlights Global Experts Shaping Future of Materials Protection

Houston, Texas – (August 19, 2026) — Infrastructure owners around the world face many of the same challenges: extending asset life, improving reliability, adopting new technologies and preparing the next ...

AMPP Launches Research Grant Program to Advance Maritime Decarbonization

Houston, Texas – (August 18, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, is announcing its first research grant ...

AMPP Central Conference Brings Corrosion and Coatings Professionals to Saint Paul

Houston, Texas – (August 12, 2026) — The toughest corrosion challenges rarely have one-size-fits-all solutions. The AMPP Central Conference brings together corrosion prevention and industrial coatings ...

AMPP and Advanced Carbons Council Partner to Address Emerging Materials Performance Challenges

Houston, Texas – (August 11, 2026) — As hydrogen, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and other emerging technologies introduce new materials performance challenges across critical industries, the Association for ...

AMPP Relaunches Internal Corrosion Specialist Certification for Advanced Corrosion Professionals

Houston, Texas – (August 6, 2026) — Internal corrosion can create significant risks to asset integrity, personnel safety, environmental protection, and reliable operations, making the ability to identify, ...

AMPP enters Memorandum of Understanding with the American Water Works Association

Houston, Texas - Recognizing the importance of protecting assets from corrosion in water and wastewater systems, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and the American Water ...