August 2025
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The AMPPlify Update is AMPP’s monthly source for corrosion industry news, member stories, technical resources, events, career opportunities, standards, government affairs, student outreach, and global industry connections. This August edition highlights the AMPP Awards nomination period, Board Chair Juan Caballero’s new leadership role, the PowerUP membership initiative, AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026, new standards, Advocacy Days, EMERG scholarships, and upcoming international events.
In this AMPPlify Update
AMPP News: Awards Nominations and Board Leadership
AMPP Member Moments: PowerUP and Membership Updates
AMPP Tech: This Month’s Technical Content
AMPP Events: Central Conference and AMPP Annual 2026
AMPP Career Center: This Month’s Job Opportunities
AMPP Standards: Newly Published and Revised Standards
AMPP Government Affairs: Advocacy Days 2025
AMPP EMERG: 2026 Scholarship Cycle
AMPP Around the World: Connect with Us in Person
AMPP NEWS
AMPP Awards Now Open for Nominations
Do you know someone whose work in the materials protection and performance industry deserves recognition on a global stage? Nominations are open for the 2025 AMPP Awards, honoring outstanding achievement across research, technical innovation, teaching, mentoring, field work, and professional service.
This year’s program introduces two new awards:
- Robert Baboian Successful and Innovative Field Application of Corrosion Technology Award — recognizing field practitioners who excel in corrosion control through exceptional execution, innovative techniques, and practical problem-solving.
- AMPP Craftmanship Award — celebrating individuals whose skill, passion, discipline, and dedication result in superior field performance.
Submissions are open until September 30, 2025.
AMPP Board Chair Juan Caballero Appointed Coordinator of SPIA Corrosion Commission
AMPP congratulates Board Chair Juan Caballero on his appointment as Coordinator of the Corrosion Commission for the Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects (SPIA).
In this role, Juan will lead initiatives to strengthen corrosion prevention efforts in Panama, promote professional collaboration, share best practices to protect critical infrastructure, and represent the commission in national and international forums.
AMPP MEMBER MOMENTS
PowerUP: The Future of Membership Starts Now
Over the next few months, AMPP will explore how PowerUP helps members make an impact by immersing themselves in knowledge, drawing inspiration from real member journeys, forging meaningful connections, and finding a place in a global professional community.
PowerUP fully launches in January, but the momentum starts now.
AMPP TECH
AMPP EVENTS
Registration for AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026 Opens September 15
Be part of the industry’s largest event, coming to Houston March 15–19, 2026. Registering early locks in the best rates and secures your spot for a week of technical sessions, hands-on learning, and global networking.
Share Your Research. Elevate Your Career.
The Call for Research in Progress submissions and Student Poster Session abstracts is open. These programs spotlight fresh ideas and innovative research while offering visibility, feedback, recognition, and opportunities for student travel support and prizes.
Abstract submissions are due December 1, 2025.
AMPP CAREER CENTER
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Sherwin-Williams Company
Kankakee, Illinois, United States
Corrosion Technician
WBI Energy Corrosion Services
Billings, Montana, United States
CIP-2 Painter
Northern Inspection Services, LLC
Arkansas, United States
Looking for Assistance With Employee Recruitment?
Use AMPP’s Career Center to post job openings and reach thousands of professionals across the corrosion and coatings industry.
AMPP STANDARDS
AMPP SP21632-2025 — Materials Selection and Corrosion Control for Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Projects
NACE SP0313-2025 — Guided Wave Technology for Piping Applications
AMPP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
AMPP Advocacy Days 2025 — New Dates: November 3–6, 2025
Washington, D.C.
AMPP Advocacy Days will feature two focused fly-ins:
- Maritime Focus: November 3–4
- Energy Focus: November 5–6
Corrosion costs billions annually and threatens critical infrastructure. Advocacy Days give members the opportunity to meet with policymakers and agencies, share industry expertise, and advocate for coatings, workforce development, and infrastructure investment.
Questions? Contact Kern Williams →
AMPP EMERG
EMERG Scholarships Open September 1
Please note the updated timeline for the 2026 scholarship cycle. The application window opens September 1 and runs through December 1.
“I had a great experience at the coaching sessions in Nashville. It was a valuable opportunity to receive personalized advice and connect with professionals who genuinely wanted to support my growth.”
— Joshua Lake, Auburn University
EMERG academic scholarships are designed to help students build meaningful careers in corrosion control, protective coatings, and materials protection.
Start Your Application in 6 Easy Steps
Need help? Email emerg@ampp.org.
Give. Empower. Inspire. Interested in funding a scholarship? Visit AMPP EMERG →
AMPP AROUND THE WORLD
Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
September 2–4, 2025
EUROCORR 2025
Stavanger, Norway
September 7–11, 2025
MegaRust 2025
Hampton, Virginia
September 9–11, 2025
Rio Pipeline & Logistics Conference
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
September 9–11, 2025
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