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AMPP Applauds $10 Billion Federal Investment to Strengthen U.S. Defense Industrial Base

Houston, Texas – (July 16, 2026) — As the United States works to strengthen its defense industrial base and modernize military capabilities, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, welcomes the announcement of approximately $10 billion in planned federal investment supporting shipbuilding, munitions production, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and other critical defense capabilities. AMPP highlights maintaining these investments through industry-leading corrosion mitigation practices, workforce training and development, and ensuring asset integrity ...

AMPP to Host Webcast on Next-Generation Maritime Corrosion Technologies

Houston, Texas – (July 16, 2026) — As maritime organizations face growing pressure to improve asset performance, address workforce shortages, meet evolving regulatory expectations, and extend the life of critical infrastructure, emerging technologies are transforming how corrosion is managed across the industry. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the world's leading authority on corrosion control and protective coatings, will host an upcoming webcast exploring how robotics, digitalization, and data-driven asset management are helping shipowners, operators, shipyards, and defense organizations modernize corrosion prevention and ...

Safeguarding the Future of Green Ports: NTUA Secures Grant to Advance Safe and Resilient Infrastructure for Maritime Electrification

GLOBAL NEWS RELEASE – (July 15, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is proud to support AEGIS ( A dvanced Protection for Maritim E Infrastructure and G lobally Susta I nable S hore Power), a new international research initiative led by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and funded by Lloyd's Register Foundation . The five-year project will examine corrosion and electrical safety challenges associated with shore power systems, helping advance the safe and sustainable electrification of ports worldwide. As a project partner, AMPP will contribute corrosion and materials protection expertise, technical resources, ...

AMPP and Chinese Petroleum Society Advance Global Collaboration on Oil and Gas Corrosion Standards at International Forum

Kunming, China – (July 1, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) joined the Standardization Committee of the Chinese Petroleum Society (CPSI) as a co-organizer of the 3rd Oil & Gas Corrosion Protection Technology and Standard Forum , held June 24-25 in Kunming, China. The international forum brought together more than 150 experts, engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to exchange technical knowledge, advance corrosion management practices, and strengthen international collaboration on standards development for the oil and gas industry. Representatives from PetroChina, Sinopec, CNOOC, PipeChina, research institutions, ...

AMPP Opens Applications for 2027 Ambassador Program

Houston, Texas – (July 1, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the leading global authority in materials protection and performance, has opened applications for its 2027 AMPP Ambassador Program . Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2026. The AMPP Ambassador Program brings together passionate members from around the world who serve as advocates for the association and the materials protection profession. Ambassadors help expand awareness of corrosion control, protective coatings, materials sustainability, and asset preservation while connecting professionals and students with AMPP resources, education, and ...

Nominations Sought for 2027 MP Corrosion Innovation Awards

Houston, Texas – (June 30, 2026) — From June 30 through October 15, 2026, Materials Performance (MP) magazine is officially accepting nominations for its 2027 Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards program. MP is a member magazine of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). For more than a decade, MP’s biennial awards program has recognized many of the top emerging technologies within the markets that AMPP serves. “The winning innovations show potential for making a significant impact in corrosion control,” says Rebecca A. Bickham , Editor-in-Chief of MP . “They can be related to coatings and linings, materials, design, ...

AMPP Expands Presence in India to Support Growing Infrastructure, Energy Development

New Delhi, India – (June 30, 2026) — GAIL (India) Limited joins AMPP as a Corporate Member as demand grows for asset integrity, coatings, workforce expertise India is in the midst of a major expansion of its energy infrastructure, including significant investments in pipeline networks needed to support the country's growing energy demands. As that infrastructure grows, so does the need for corrosion control, coatings expertise, asset integrity management, and workforce development. In response to these needs, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, continues to increase ...

AMPP's Dr. David Bastidas Named Event Chair for International Corrosion and Materials Degradation Conference

Houston, Texas – (June 29, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is proud to recognize David M. Bastidas, Ph.D., AMPP Fellow and Business Development Manager – Energy Sector, for his leadership as an Event Chair at the 3rd International Online Conference on Corrosion and Materials Degradation (CMD 2026) , to be held 30 June –2 July 2026. The conference brings together researchers and engineers from around the world to share the latest thinking on corrosion science and engineering, materials degradation, monitoring, mitigation, and emerging technologies. As Event Chair, Dr. Bastidas will be part of an international ...

AMPP Introduces ‘Chapter Takeover’ Podcast Series in Spanish

Houston, Texas – (June 24, 2026) — Starting today, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is introducing a six-part “Chapter Takeover” podcast series in Spanish. The three-week initiative was created to strengthen connections across Latin America; provide a platform for Spanish-speaking members; and highlight the valuable work happening within AMPP’s regional chapters. “The Monterrey Chapter takes over the mic, connecting chapters across Latinoamérica,” says Alina Blanco , Chapter Account Manager at AMPP. “It’s a conversation on collaboration, growth, and the power of our regional community.” Two episodes will be released each ...

MegaRust 2026 Highlights Corrosion's Growing Role in Fleet Readiness

Houston, Texas — (June 23, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) contributed to the event through technical expertise, workforce development initiatives, educational content, and thought leadership discussions at the 2026 American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) MegaRust Symposium , helping advance discussions on corrosion prevention, asset protection, and industry best practices. This year's symposium reinforced an important shift in perspective: corrosion is increasingly viewed not simply as a maintenance issue, but as a fleet readiness challenge that directly affects ship availability, mission capability, and long-term ...

Reinventing Young Professionals and Students via Corrosion Education

Houston, Texas — (June 23, 2026) — Throughout my professional experience, I have observed two major challenges: a limited awareness of corrosion-related specializations and a significant gap between industry demand and the availability of qualified professionals. By Paola Andrea Postigo Rojas , AMPP Ambassador (This article first appeared on Materials Performance .) Albert Einstein once stated: “ Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another. ” This principle provides an appropriate framework for the theme of this article: reinventing young professionals and students through contributions to education ...

MPI 500 Series Industrial Standards Reach Milestone with Inclusion in Unified Facilities Guide Specifications

Houston, Texas — (June 22, 2026) — The Master Painters Institute (MPI) , a subsidiary of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), announced a significant milestone for its MPI 500 Series Industrial Standards as MPI 505 was incorporated into the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) , supporting the adoption of performance-based coating standards for mission-critical military fuel infrastructure. The Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) are the official construction and maintenance specifications developed jointly by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), ...

AMPP Celebrates Women Driving Engineering Intelligence for International Women in Engineering Day 2026

Houston, Texas — (June 18, 2026) — On June 23, 2026, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the leading global authority in materials protection and performance, will observe International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). This annual worldwide event highlights the achievements of women engineers and inspires future generations to pursue careers in the profession. Initiated by the Women's Engineering Society , INWED brings together organizations, educational institutions, industry leaders, and communities worldwide to celebrate the accomplishments of women in engineering and advance innovation and inclusion across the profession. ...

AMPP Webcast Highlights How QP-Qualified Contractors Improve Civil Infrastructure Project Outcomes

Houston, Texas – (June 11, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the leading global authority in materials protection and performance, invites engineers, asset owners, consultants, contractors, and infrastructure professionals to attend its upcoming free webcast, Top 9 Reasons to Specify QP for Civil Infrastructure Projects , at 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 . As infrastructure owners face growing pressure to extend asset life, reduce maintenance costs, and minimize project risk, contractor qualification has become an increasingly important component of successful project delivery. Civil infrastructure ...

AMPP Statement on Structural Degradation Themes Emerging from NTSB Hearing on UPS Flight 2976

Houston, Texas – (May 21, 2026) — The ongoing National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearing into the 2025 crash of UPS Flight 2976 is drawing increased attention to a critical challenge facing aging infrastructure and transportation systems worldwide: how materials degradation, inspection limitations, and maintenance affect long-term structural performance in safety-critical assets. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is closely monitoring developments from the NTSB investigative hearing into the November 4, 2025, accident involving UPS Flight 2976. Testimony presented during the hearing focused on a progressive structural ...

AMPP IMR-CAS Student Club Holds Successful Inaugural Meeting in Shenyang

Shenyang, China – (May 8, 2026) — The AMPP IMR-CAS Student Club proudly held its inaugural session at the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMR-CAS) in Shenyang, China. The event marked an exciting milestone for corrosion and protection students in China, bringing together over 20 enthusiastic student members, including international Ph.D. students from Yemen, Nepal, and Nigeria. We were also honored to welcome a representative from the Northeastern University (China) Student Club. We were delighted to host two distinguished guests: Professor Dong Junhua, Vice President of CSCP (Chinese Society for Corrosion and Protection) ...

AMPP Brings Industry Voice to Capitol Hill as Infrastructure Policy Focus Shifts to Long-Term Performance

Washington, DC – (May 13, 2026) — As Congress continues to move forward on major infrastructure legislation, industry leaders in Washington this week made one point clear: investment alone isn’t enough as long-term performance depends on how infrastructure is maintained, the standards in place, and the workforce behind it. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) brought professionals from across the energy, water, and maritime sectors to Washington, D.C., May 11–13 for Advocacy Days , creating space for direct conversations between technical experts and policymakers. Across meetings with congressional offices, committee staff, ...

AMPP Advocacy Days to Advance Infrastructure Policy Focused on Durability, Workforce, and Standards

Houston, Texas – (May 7, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the leading global authority in materials protection and performance, will bring industry leaders to Washington, D.C., May 11–13, 2026, for Advocacy Days , engaging directly with lawmakers and federal agencies on policies that shape the future of U.S. infrastructure, energy reliability, and national security. As Congress advances key legislation, including the PIPES Act , the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) , and the SHIPS for America Act , AMPP is focused on ensuring these investments deliver long-term performance through materials protection, standards, ...

AMPP Reduces International Book Shipping Costs by Up to 90%, Expanding Global Access to Technical Resources

Houston, Texas – (May 6, 2026) — The cost of shipping technical publications internationally has limited access to critical knowledge in engineering and materials protection, sometimes exceeding $500 per book in certain regions and placing resources out of reach for professionals outside the United States. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the leading global authority in materials protection and performance, is addressing that gap with a new global fulfillment model that reduces international shipping costs by up to 90 percent and enables regional production and distribution of printed technical materials . By shifting fulfillment ...

AMPP Highlights Corrosion Prevention as a Critical Lever in Maritime Decarbonization Following MEPC 84

London, England – (May 5, 2026) — Discussions at the 84th session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) underscore a fundamental point: long-term emissions reduction in the maritime sector will not be achieved through fuels and policy alone, but through how well ships and infrastructure are maintained over their full-service life. Corrosion prevention, asset integrity, and lifecycle management are essential to delivering meaningful, sustained progress toward global sustainability goals. As a non-governmental organization (NGO) participating in the IMO, the Association for Materials Protection and ...