July 2026
The AMPPlify Update is your monthly source for the latest news, technical insights, standards, professional development, and events across corrosion prevention, protective coatings, and materials engineering. This month’s issue highlights AMPP’s new Spanish-language podcast series, a Department of Defense milestone for MPI’s 500 Series Standards, new technical resources, open Ambassador Program applications, and the latest industry events and research initiatives.
In this AMPPlify Update
AMPP NEWS
AMPP Launches New “Chapter Takeover” Podcast Series in Spanish
AMPP has launched a new six-part Spanish-language “Chapter Takeover” podcast series designed to strengthen connections across Latin America, elevate Spanish-speaking voices, and showcase the valuable work taking place throughout the AMPP chapter network.
Hosted by Jorge T. Reyna, the series features conversations with industry professionals on topics including corrosion inspection, nondestructive testing, mining, pipeline integrity, coatings, cathodic protection, and professional development.
Listen to the first episode, featuring Alonso Barron on the role of nondestructive testing in identifying leaks and corrosion in the oil and gas industry.
Visit the Chapter Takeover podcast page for the full series and new episodes as they are released.
Read the full announcement to learn more.
MPI 500 Series Standards Achieve Major UFGS Milestone
MPI’s industrial-focused 500 Series Standards have reached an important milestone with the inclusion of MPI 505 in the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), the official construction and maintenance specifications used across U.S. Department of Defense facilities worldwide.
This marks the first inclusion of MPI’s updated industrial-focused 500 Series Standards, helping establish performance-based coating requirements for critical fuel storage infrastructure. The addition reflects years of collaboration among MPI, industry stakeholders, and Department of Defense experts to support long-term asset protection and corrosion control.
Read the full press release.
Nominate a Corrosion Innovation for 2027
Materials Performance (MP) magazine is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards through Oct. 15, 2026.
The biennial awards recognize innovative technologies, products, and solutions that are advancing corrosion prevention and mitigation. There is no cost to submit a nomination, and entries are welcome from individuals, companies, organizations, and government agencies worldwide.
Award recipients will be recognized during the 2027 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in Columbus, Ohio.
Read the full announcement.
Applications Open for the 2027 AMPP Ambassador Program
Applications are now open for the 2027 AMPP Ambassador Program through August 15, 2026.
AMPP Ambassadors help raise awareness of corrosion control, protective coatings, and materials protection by sharing AMPP resources, connecting professionals and students, and representing the association in their regions and on social media networks.
Learn more and apply.
AMPP Expands Presence in India as GAIL Joins as Corporate Member
AMPP is continuing to strengthen its presence in India as the country’s investment in energy infrastructure drives increased demand for corrosion control, asset integrity, coatings expertise, and workforce development.
The association recently welcomed GAIL (India) Limited as a Corporate Member, marking another milestone in AMPP’s growing engagement across one of its fastest-growing markets. Today, AMPP serves more than 3,200 members throughout India and continues to expand its support through standards, certifications, training, chapter development, and technical collaboration.
Learn how AMPP’s growing presence in India and its new relationship with GAIL are helping support the future of the country’s critical infrastructure. Read the full announcement.
AMPP Supports Global Research Initiative for Safer Shore Power
AMPP is supporting AEGIS (Advanced Protection for MaritimE Infrastructure and Globally SustaInable Shore Power), a five-year international research initiative led by the National Technical University of Athens and funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation. The project will examine corrosion and electrical safety challenges associated with shore power systems as ports work to reduce emissions through maritime electrification.
Through AEGIS, AMPP will contribute corrosion expertise, technical resources, industry engagement, and support for standards and workforce development activities. The project also brings together IMarEST and IEEE to advance research, practical protection strategies, and training for safer, more resilient port infrastructure.
Read the full announcement.
Explore the Future of Maritime Corrosion Technology
AMPP will host the “Next-Generation Maritime Corrosion Technology” webcast on Tuesday, August 4, at 9:00 a.m. EDT (6:30 p.m. IST), bringing together global experts to examine how robotics, digitalization, smart coatings, advanced manufacturing, and data-driven asset management are transforming corrosion control across the maritime industry. During the 2.5-hour webcast, attendees will gain practical insights into emerging technologies that improve asset reliability, enhance workforce safety, reduce lifecycle costs, and strengthen long-term operational resilience for commercial and defense fleets. Read the full story and register today.AMPP MEMBER MOMENTS
The 2027 AMPP Awards Nominations Are Now OPEN!
It’s time to recognize the individuals, organizations, projects, and research that are shaping our industry through innovation, leadership, and meaningful contributions. These awards celebrate those who set the standard for excellence and create a lasting impact.
Review the award categories and eligibility criteria, then start your nomination to recognize those making a lasting impact on our global profession. Learn more.
Honoree Night – Save the date:
April 14, 2027, at AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027 in Columbus, Ohio.Prepare for Chapter Officer Elections
Please make sure your AMPP profile is up to date and that you are assigned to the correct chapter before this year’s Chapter Officer Elections. Keeping your chapter information current will help ensure you receive election communications and stay connected with your local chapter.The Knowledge Hub: A Member Benefit That Keeps Growing
AMPP’s Knowledge Hub continues to expand, giving members access to an ever-growing collection of trusted technical resources. Whether you’re researching a specific topic, looking for best practices, or expanding your technical knowledge, the Knowledge Hub offers resources to support professionals at every stage of their careers. See the infographic below for this quarter’s highlights and year-to-date growth.
FORGED BY HISTORY. FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE.
Behind every legacy is a story worth telling.
Legacy. *Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor.
Across our industry are hundreds of families who have passed down their life’s work, their passion, and their commitment to the profession from one generation to the next. Many of those stories have yet to be told.
As we continue celebrating AMPP’s 5th Anniversary, we’d love to hear those stories. Tell us about the people who inspired your career, the traditions your family has carried forward, and the legacy that continues today.
Share your legacy with the world.
*Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Photo courtesy of AMPP Member Cassandra Michelet.
“AMPP matters in my family because we have now made it generational to participate in the local South Texas AMPP Chapter. I have followed in my father’s footsteps and am now the AMPP Treasurer. Our local AMPP chapter also provides student scholarships, of which I received one during my university years. AMPP supported my education, and I am now very happy to volunteer and give back to AMPP as well.”
– Cassandra Michelet: Third-generation industry professional. Corpus Christi, Texas
Photo Pictured: Cassandra’s grandfather, who introduced the family to the industry; his three sons, including Cassandra’s father (center); and Cassandra with her father and sister, all of whom currently work in the industry.
AMPP TECH
AMPP EVENTS
AMPP Central Conference 2026
📍 Saint Paul, MN
September 28–30, 2026
View Conference →AMPP Eastern Conference 2026
📍 Myrtle Beach, SC
October 19–21, 2026
View Conference →East Asia and Pacific Area Conference
📍 Pattaya Beach, Thailand
November 10–12, 2026
View Conference →AMPP Western Conference 2026
📍 Renton, WA
November 16–18, 2026
View Conference →Find Your Place at an AMPP Area Conference
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.
- Western Conference – Discover practical solutions and emerging technologies for protecting land, maritime, and offshore infrastructure in some of the industry’s most demanding environments.
Extended: Call for Abstracts for AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027
Great news! Thanks to the incredible response from the global corrosion and coatings community, we’ve extended the Call for Abstracts for AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027. There’s still time to share your expertise! Presentation-only abstracts will now be accepted through October 1, and Technical Paper submissions have been extended through July 31.AMPP CAREER CENTER
Regional Coatings Manager
KTA-Tator, Inc.
Florida
View Opportunity →U.S. Navy Coating Inspectors
Elzly Technology Corporation
Everett, Washington
View Opportunity →Corrosion Engineering Manager
WBI Energy Corrosion Services
Billings, Montana
View Opportunity →Looking For Assistance With Employee Recruitment?
Look no further than AMPP’s Career Center, where you can post your job openings and reach thousands of professionals in the Corrosion and Coatings industry. Don’t wait; post your job openings today and enhance your recruitment efforts.
AMPP STANDARDS
Raise the Bar with New VIS Guides
The AMPP VIS Guide series provides trusted visual references for evaluating surface preparation quality. The series has expanded with two new guides designed to support consistent, defensible coating preparation.
- VIS Guide 10: Steel surfaces prepared by non-thermal atmospheric plasma cleaning.
- VIS Guide 11: Steel surfaces prepared by pulsed laser ablation.
AMPP AROUND THE WORLD
AMPP HUB
Learn how the experts handled coatings failures!
Avoid coatings failures and find solutions across floors, linings, concrete, marine coatings, and infrastructure in the AMPP book series Coatings Failures. Shop the series.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick answers to common questions connected to this month’s AMPPlify Update, including cathodic protection, pipeline interference, artificial intelligence, nondestructive testing, surface contamination, and coatings performance.
What is cathodic protection and how does it prevent corrosion?
Cathodic protection controls corrosion on a metal surface by making it the cathode of an electrochemical cell, redirecting corrosion away from the protected structure. It is widely used on pipelines, storage tanks, marine assets, and buried infrastructure. Explore AMPP corrosion resources.
What is AC interference on pipelines?
AC interference can occur when pipelines share a right-of-way with high-voltage power lines, inducing alternating current that may accelerate corrosion and create safety risks. Learn more about mitigation strategies.
How is artificial intelligence being used in corrosion control and coatings?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used for predictive asset management, automated inspection, defect detection, and data-driven maintenance planning. Explore the emerging workforce gap around AI training.
What is nondestructive testing (NDT) in corrosion inspection?
Nondestructive testing evaluates materials and structures without causing damage, helping identify leaks, wall loss, coating defects, and hidden degradation across oil and gas, pipeline, and industrial assets.
Why do soluble salts matter before coating?
Soluble salts can contribute to premature coating failure through blistering and under-film corrosion when contaminants remain on a substrate. Field extraction and analysis methods in AMPP standards help detect and control contamination before coating application.
What causes protective coatings to fail?
Protective coatings commonly fail because of inadequate surface preparation, application errors, environmental exposure, or coating selection that does not match service conditions. Explore the Coatings Failures book series.
EXPLORE MORE CORROSION INSIGHTS
Continue exploring technical resources connected to this month’s stories, standards, workforce topics, and corrosion and coatings content.
Corrosion Prevention Resources
Explore industry-specific corrosion resources and best practices.
Explore Resources → 02 / COATINGSProtective Coatings Learning Center
Build your knowledge of protective coatings, surface preparation, and application.
Start Learning → 03 / PIPELINESPipeline Integrity Industry Report
Explore current trends and priorities shaping pipeline integrity.
Read the Report → 04 / BOOKSCoatings Failures
Learn from real-world coating failures across infrastructure and industrial applications.
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