June 2026
The AMPPlify Update is AMPP’s monthly roundup of corrosion prevention news, protective coatings developments, asset integrity insights, materials engineering resources, industry standards, professional development opportunities, and events shaping the future of infrastructure protection. In this issue, discover how the AMPP Ambassador Program is helping build the next generation of industry leaders, learn about contractor qualification programs that support long-term infrastructure reliability, explore the latest technical content on pipeline integrity, hydrogen embrittlement, and artificial intelligence, review newly published standards and VIS Guides, and find upcoming conferences and events designed to advance corrosion control and materials protection worldwide.
In this AMPPlify Update
AMPP NEWS
Help Shape the Future of the Materials Protection Profession
The AMPP Ambassador Program recognizes and empowers passionate members who are committed to advancing the materials protection and performance profession worldwide. Ambassadors serve as advocates for AMPP, helping to build connections, share industry knowledge, promote professional development opportunities, and strengthen engagement within the global corrosion and materials protection community.
Applications for the 2027 AMPP Ambassador Program will open on July 1, 2026, and close on August 15, 2026. We encourage interested members from around the world to apply and help shape the future of our profession.
Webcast Today: Nine Reasons QP Should Be in Your Next Specification
Choosing the right contractor can make the difference between long-term asset performance and costly premature failure. Join AMPP’s free webcast, Top 9 Reasons to Specify QP for Civil Infrastructure Projects, at 2 p.m. EDT TODAY to learn how the AMPP Quality Procedures (QP) Program helps asset owners reduce risk, improve project outcomes, and extend infrastructure service life.
This one-hour session will highlight the benefits of specifying QP-qualified contractors and provide practical guidance for improving project performance.
Spots Available in the September Equipment Spotlight Issue
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Contact sales@ampp.org to get started.
AMPP MEMBER MOMENTS
Find Your Crew. Chart Your Course.
The right connections can change the course of your career.
Breaking into a new role, solving a tough challenge, or figuring out your next step is easier when you have people in your corner. AMPP membership connects you with professionals who have been where you are and are willing to share what they’ve learned.
Explore what’s beyond the horizon with AMPP. You belong here. If your renewal is approaching, renew today.
Welcoming New Student Chapters
Congratulations to two newly established AMPP Student Chapters: the Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) Student Chapter and the Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Madero (ITCM) Student Chapter.
We are excited to welcome these new student chapters into the AMPP community and look forward to their engagement, growth, and contributions to advancing corrosion and materials engineering.
Industry Leaders Gather in Genoa
The 4th AMPP Italy Conference + Expo brought together industry professionals from across Europe and beyond in Genoa on June 9–12 to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and advance corrosion management and materials protection.
The event featured chapter and task force meetings, technical sessions, exhibitor engagement, and networking opportunities, including a welcome reception at Porto Antico. Discussions focused on protecting critical assets, improving infrastructure performance, and sharing best practices across industries and regions.
Thank you to the AMPP Italy Chapter, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees for making this event a success. Follow the AMPP Italy Chapter on LinkedIn.
Great Nominations Start with Great Candidates
The 2027 AMPP Awards open July 1, 2026. Take a look at the award categories and criteria now and start identifying the individuals, organizations, teams, and projects making an impact across our industry.
Honoring Generations of the AMPP Community
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AMPP TECH
AMPP EVENTS
Registration is Open for AMPP Area Conferences
AMPP Area Conferences are open to professionals from any region and are designed around specific industry challenges and technical focus areas.
- Central Conference — Explore corrosion mitigation and industrial coatings solutions for assets with unique access and operational challenges.
- Eastern Conference — Connect with professionals focused on pipeline integrity, corrosion control, asset reliability, and the technologies that keep critical energy infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. Watch the preview.
- Western Conference — Discover practical solutions and emerging technologies for protecting land, maritime, and offshore infrastructure.
Share Your Expertise at AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027
The Call for Abstracts is now open for AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027 in Columbus, Ohio. Technical paper and presentation-only submissions are welcome across a wide range of topics.
Technical paper submissions and presentation-only submissions are welcome. Submission deadline: July 19, 2026.
AMPP STANDARDS
Raise the Bar with New VIS Guides
The AMPP VIS Guide series provides a trusted visual reference for evaluating surface preparation quality. The series has expanded with two new guides designed to support long-lasting coatings:
- VIS Guide 10: Steel surfaces prepared by non-thermal atmospheric plasma cleaning.
- VIS Guide 11: Steel surfaces prepared by pulsed laser ablation.
Use these guides to bring critical clarity to your surface preparation methods and ensure consistent, defensible quality in your work.
AMPP AROUND THE WORLD
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick answers to common questions connected to this month’s AMPPlify Update, including the Ambassador Program, contractor qualification, membership, pipeline integrity, hydrogen embrittlement, and VIS Guides.
What is the AMPP Ambassador Program?
The AMPP Ambassador Program is a global volunteer initiative that empowers members to advocate for the materials protection and performance profession. Ambassadors help strengthen industry connections, share technical knowledge, promote professional development opportunities, and support AMPP’s mission around the world.
Why is contractor qualification important for infrastructure projects?
Contractor qualification helps asset owners reduce risk, improve project quality, and increase long-term infrastructure reliability. Programs such as the AMPP Quality Procedures (QP) Program establish recognized standards for contractor capabilities, quality management, and project execution.
What are the benefits of joining a professional corrosion and materials protection association?
Professional associations provide access to technical resources, industry standards, training, certifications, networking opportunities, and career development support. AMPP membership connects professionals with a global community of corrosion engineers, coatings professionals, asset owners, inspectors, researchers, and industry leaders.
What is pipeline integrity and why is it important?
Pipeline integrity refers to the processes, technologies, inspections, and maintenance programs used to ensure pipelines operate safely and reliably throughout their service life. Operators monitor threats such as corrosion, coating degradation, mechanical damage, and hydrogen embrittlement. Explore the Pipeline Industry Report.
What is hydrogen embrittlement?
Hydrogen embrittlement occurs when hydrogen enters a metal and reduces its ductility and toughness, increasing the risk of cracking and failure. Understanding the phenomenon is increasingly important as hydrogen becomes a larger part of future energy systems.
What are the AMPP VIS Guides?
AMPP VIS Guides are visual reference standards used to evaluate surface preparation quality before protective coatings are applied. VIS Guide 10 and VIS Guide 11 support emerging surface preparation technologies including plasma cleaning and laser ablation.
EXPLORE MORE CORROSION INSIGHTS
Continue exploring AMPP technical resources connected to this month’s stories.
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Explore Membership →Pipeline Industry Report
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