April 2026
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The AMPPlify Update is AMPP’s monthly roundup of corrosion industry news, coatings and materials protection insights, technical resources, workforce development initiatives, standards updates, career opportunities, government affairs, and global events. This edition highlights a record-setting AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in Houston, new certification recognition badges, World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026, TalentForce workforce initiatives, hydrogen standards coordination, MPI Champion Award winners, and the latest technical, career, and industry resources.
In this AMPPlify Update
AMPP Member Moments: Highlights from AMPP’s Global Community
AMPP Tech: This Month’s Technical Content
AMPP Events: Featured Conferences and Upcoming Opportunities
AMPP Standards: Revised Standards
AMPP Career Center: This Month’s Job Opportunities
AMPP Government Affairs: Advocacy Days 2026
AMPP Around the World: Connect with Us in Person
Common Questions: Corrosion, Coatings, and Asset Protection
Explore More: Continue Exploring Corrosion Insights
AMPP NEWS
‘Home Game’: AMPP Members Enjoy Record 2026 Show in Houston
The 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in Houston finished with a record 6,345 total registrants, surpassing the 2024 New Orleans event by more than 400 attendees.
Compared with the 2025 Nashville conference, the Houston show exceeded its final attendance figure by more than 800 registrants. The event included approximately 72 new exhibitors, 13 new sponsors, and more than 350 exhibiting companies, with robotics and drone technologies among the standout themes in the Exhibit Hall.
New: 10+ Year Certification Recognition Badge
AMPP is introducing new Certification Recognition Badges to honor professionals who have maintained certification in good standing over time, including a badge for those who have held certification for 10+ years.
Eligible professionals can access their badge through the My Certification Portal and use it across professional networks.
MPI Featured on This Old House Radio Hour
The Master Painters Institute (MPI), an AMPP subsidiary, was featured on the nationally syndicated This Old House Radio Hour, sharing practical insight on coatings performance, formulation, exposure conditions, and long-term durability.
Listeners can also access a free 30-day trial of MPI’s Restoration Repainting Decision Tree™ tool.
AMPP Announces 2026 World Corrosion Awareness Day Theme
AMPP, in collaboration with global partners, announced the 2026 World Corrosion Awareness Day theme: “Did You Know? | The Corrosion Conversation.”
Observed globally on April 24, WCAD 2026 will use short-form, social-first content to challenge misconceptions, highlight the real-world consequences of corrosion, and recognize the professionals working to prevent it.
TalentForce Hosts Inaugural Workforce Development Panel at AMPP 2026
TalentForce, AMPP’s workforce development company, hosted its inaugural panel during the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in Houston. Panelists represented employers, workforce agencies, education, and corrosion technology programs.
The discussion emphasized modernizing workforce models, creating stronger career pathways, and reinforcing the importance of skilled trades and technical careers.
Read the full story and learn more at TalentForce.
AMPP Joins ANSI Hydrogen Standards Initiative
AMPP joined the American National Standards Institute Hydrogen Standards Coordination Initiative as a sponsor, supporting efforts to strengthen standards across the hydrogen value chain.
As hydrogen use expands, materials performance and corrosion control remain central to safe and reliable infrastructure.
MPI Names 2026 Champion Award Winners
The Master Painters Institute announced its 2026 Champion Award recipients, recognizing manufacturers advancing coatings performance through measurable results. Honorees include Sherwin-Williams, Behr Paint Company, Davies Paints Philippines, Inc., and Cloverdale Paint Inc.
National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week, observed April 19–25, 2026, recognizes the individuals who give their time, expertise, and leadership to strengthen the AMPP community. Chapter leaders, committee members, mentors, and advocates all play an essential role in advancing technical excellence and protecting critical infrastructure.
AMPP MEMBER MOMENTS
Carve Your Own Path
That mindset reflects the next generation of leadership in corrosion and materials protection. AMPP membership connects early-career professionals with peers and mentors who understand the challenges, share what they’ve learned, and help others build their own path forward.
AMPP TECH
AMPP EVENTS
Submit Your Topics for AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027
Columbus, OH | April 11–15, 2027
Help shape the 2027 AMPP Annual technical program by submitting topics you want to see on stage. Ideas are welcome across papers, presentation-only sessions, workshops, panels, and more.
AMPP STANDARDS
AMPP CAREER CENTER
Cathodic Protection Specialist/Engineer
WBI Energy Corrosion Services
Billings, Montana, United States
Inside Sales Technical Representative
Cathtect USA Inc.
Sebastian, Florida, United States
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AMPP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Make an Impact at AMPP Advocacy Days 2026
AMPP Advocacy Days return to Washington, D.C., May 11–13, 2026, giving members the opportunity to bring the materials protection and performance industry’s voice directly to federal decision-makers.
This year’s program includes focused fly-ins for the Maritime, Defense, Energy, and Civil Infrastructure sectors, with discussions centered on corrosion control, coatings, workforce development, infrastructure resilience, and national policy priorities.
AMPP AROUND THE WORLD
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick answers to common questions about corrosion, coatings, asset protection, AI, workforce development, and industry standards.
EXPLORE MORE CORROSION INSIGHTS
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Pipeline Corrosion & Integrity Resources
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Corrosion Training & Certifications
Build technical skills and advance your career with AMPP education and certification programs.
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