SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings

Researchers are exploring new, environmentally-friendly ways to prevent biofouling — such as by imitating natural biocides found in sponges, algae, coral, and sea urchins and natural materials like shark skin. 📸 U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ross Ruddell

Register early to get the best deal: ace.ampp.org #AMPP2023 brings together professionals from throughout the corrosion/ protective coatings industry, with a full schedule of interactive workshops, forums, and meetings to shape the future of the industry.

Less than one week left to nominate for 2023 CoatingsPro Contractor Awards! We're looking for projects and crews that demonstrate excellence in the commercial and industrial high-performance coatings sectors. Submit your nomination here: coatingspromag.com/contracto…

Happy Veterans Day to all current and former members of the military. Thank you for your service!

Need a costume idea for tomorrow night? Here are a few ideas (it’s all about the accessories)! 👻🎃 #halloween #halloweencostume #spirithalloween #ampp #coatingsinspector #cathodicprotection #cip #cptechnician #corrosionengineer

AMPP CEO Bob Chalker will retire in July 2023. “It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of this great organization, and I want to extend my thanks to AMPP’s employees and members who have enabled the association to achieve so much,” said Chalker. 🔗 bit.ly/3SMown3

Our upcoming events in Tampa are your connection to technical expertise, networking, professional development, and more: ampp.org/events/cmc 📌AMPP Eastern Conference 📌AMPP Standards & Technical Exchange 📌MPI Commercial Coatings Summit 📌CoatingsPro Contractor Conference

Learn, connect, and get involved. STE addresses AMPP's new standards development process while providing opportunities to exchange information on a variety of coatings and corrosion issues. October 30 – November 2 | Tampa, FL View the agenda & register: bit.ly/3SBK2uB

We're proud to announce four-time Super Bowl Champion quarterback and television personality Terry Bradshaw as the keynote speaker for the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2023 next March! 🏈 #AMPP2023 conference registration opens in November!

Happy Labor Day!

Strengthen your skills and industry knowledge through classroom study, discussion, and hands-on practice. With three levels of certification to achieve, the AMPP Coating Inspector program is comprehensive and recognized worldwide. Learn more: bit.ly/32OweZt

The AMPP Awards Program Committee has developed a new awards slate that embodies the rich legacies of NACE and SSPC while establishing new ways to honor AMPP’s outstanding members. 🏆 Submit your nominations by October 9, 2022: bit.ly/3PZWuCS

Corrosion affects nearly every industry, costing the global economy USD$2.5 trillion. In our Basic Corrosion course, you'll learn the causes of corrosion and how to identify, monitor, and control it. 🌎 In-person 👨‍🏫 Virtual Classroom 💻 Self-study online ampp.org/education/education…

You never know what hijinks they might get up to… but our training courses wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our Distribution Center staff! Say hello to Denis, Colton, Casey, Paul, and Steven (with special guest Bob)!

Pittsburgh folks! Join us next Wednesday for the grand opening event of our new blast & spray education facility. There WILL be donuts. Wednesday, August 31 • 9:30 AM 800 Trumbull Drive, Pittsburgh PA

AMPP is pleased to support H.R. 8033, the Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, introduced by @RepGaramendi (CA-3). 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3SyfPgQ

With dedicated training centers in Houston, Pittsburgh, and Dubai, AMPP offers over 850 courses each year in 30+ countries. 📍 Find a course near you: bit.ly/3bG9vDx