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Statement by AMPP CEO, Bob Chalker on the signing of H.R. 3684 the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

posted 11-16-2021
“This bipartisan legislation makes a historic investment into infrastructure programs throughout the country and has the opportunity to fundamentally transform how we ensure asset integrity, promote sustainability, ...

Infographic: Corrosion Horror Stories

posted 10-29-2021
What keeps you up at night? For many AMPP members, it's the threat of catastrophic corrosion failures. Like other natural hazards such as earthquakes or hurricanes, corrosion can cause extreme damage to ...

High-Temperature Coatings & Corrosion Experts Unite Virtually for FireCORR 2021 Conference

posted 10-11-2021
Explore the latest trends in passive fire protection (PFP) and corrosion from the experts at the brand new FireCORR 2021 Virtual Conference. This 2-day virtual conference, presented by AMPP (formerly NACE ...

AMPP Announces Amir Eliezer as Incoming Vice Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors

posted 09-22-2021
Houston, Texas and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a global nonprofit representing corrosion and coatings professionals and industry, announces ...

AMPP and IUPAT Strengthen Partnership During Joint Strategic Planning Meeting

posted 08-16-2021
Last month, staff and leaders from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and the International Union for Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) convened to renew their longstanding ...

AMPP and ABDAN Sign Memorandum of Understanding, Commence New Partnership

posted 07-30-2021
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Today leaders from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) met with leadership of the Brazilian Association for the Development of Nuclear Activities (ABDAN) ...

AMPP Members Emphasize Need for Corrosion Prevention in INVEST in America Act

posted 07-29-2021
Dear AMPP Member & Fellow QP Contractor: On July 1, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. The bill provides $715 billion for surface transportation programs, mass ...

AMPP Standards training webinars announced for officers

posted 07-21-2021
AMPP is offering online real-time training webinars for officers, Document Project Managers (DPMs), and members of our Standards Committees (SCs) to assist those of you participating in our standards program. ...

AMPP is launching the full merge of the SSPC and NACE International Standards programs

posted 07-21-2021
If you have ever considered participating in the standards development process, now is an opportune time to do so. There are a wide range of opportunities within our Standards Committees (SCs). As a result ...

MPI Summit to explore future of coatings standards, industry trends

posted 07-12-2021
New event will feature speakers from Benjamin Moore, IUPAT, and more. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), together with The Master Painters Institute ...

Transition Updates

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NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings have combined to form a new association to serve the global corrosion and coatings industry. Return to this page for news and information about the Association for Materials Protection and Performance, AMPP.

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