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These are official podcasts of CoatingsPro Magazine, with an emphasis on helping industrial and commercial coatings contractors learn best practices and jobsite tips to improve their bottom line.

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    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    IUPAT Leads the Way in Safety, Training, Workforce Development

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 34:35


    The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) represents 140,000 workers across the United States and Canada. In this summer 2025 interview with CoatingsPro Magazine, IUPAT's Andrew Croll and Ken Seal share insights and the latest trends pertaining to safety, training, workforce development, industry influence and advocacy, and more.

    Now Privately Owned, Pittsburgh Paints Company Sees Bright Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 23:42


    Brian Carson, CEO of Pittsburgh Paints Co. since February 2025, shares insights regarding his new role and the future of the industry. Topics include opportunities for the company under private ownership; how Carson's flooring experience helps him understand the paints and coatings market; common challenges and pain points for contractor customers; and more.

    The Changing Landscape of Blast and Reclaim Technology, with ADI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 34:55


    Atlantic Design, Inc. (ADI) is a family owned and operated business in Baltimore, Maryland. The company brings more than 30 years of experience in the blasting and coatings industry while aiming to provide innovative and efficient solutions for the needs of its customers.  Russell Roden, president of ADI, joins this sponsored episode with perspective gained over his three-plus decades in the business. Topics include key technologies that ADI has contributed to the market; modern industry trends, such as using a pneumatic transfer system in grit recycling; recent upgrades and innovations within blast controls; and expectations for the future.

    Sherwin-Williams Manager Shares Insight on Coatings for Transportation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 22:40


    Kirk Lipes, global transportation segment manager at coatings manufacturer Sherwin-Williams, shares his insight on unique needs and opportunities within the market. Topics include challenges and historical limitations; newer technologies and processes to improve performance; feedback from customers and applicators; collaboration opportunities; and more.

    Induron Innovates for Next Generation of Coatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 24:30


    Davies Hood, President and Owner of Induron Protective Coatings, shares his insight on marketplace trends; innovations within the industry; and feedback from clients and end users. Those innovations include Induron's new Perma-Clean 100 SL, which was designed to offer the benefits of thick-film barrier protection without requiring complex plural-component spray equipment.

    IUPAT Raises the Bar to Support Coatings Professionals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 40:28


    The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) represents 140,000 workers in the finishing trades across the United States and Canada. In this episode, IUPAT's Andrew Croll and Ken Seal share insights on the organization's mission to support and train professionals in the coatings industry; its strategies pertaining to recruiting and retaining workers; emerging technologies and jobsite trends in the industry; and much more.

    Employee Ownership: A Growth Tool for Coatings Companies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 35:23


    Gary Gray, a longtime coatings contractor and an executive with Tenor ESOP Partners and ESOP Consulting Group, LLC, says he is seeing considerable momentum toward broad-based employee ownership as a growth tool. With the strategy (learn more) also representing a tax advantaged exit alternative, Gray explains why he believes the momentum is especially strong in the construction sector. 

    2025 World of Concrete: Industry Leaders Speak Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 20:12


    While at the 2025 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, CoatingsPro Magazine caught up with leaders from several industry companies for brief interviews on the Exhibit Hall floor. Companies profiled in this series, in alphabetical order, include BrandSafway; Crown Polymers; Graco; Key Resin Company; Polymer Nation; PPG; and Quikspray Inc.

    Using AI for Product Development in Coatings and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 27:50


    Greg Mulholland, founder and CEO of Citrine Informatics, shares his perspective on how artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly affecting the coatings industry and others linked to materials protection and performance. Discussion topics include development processes influenced by AI; feedback from industrial users; strategies for using AI to adapt to industry trends and new regulations; what the future evolution of AI may look like; and available resources to learn more.

    Abrasives Inc. Works to Stay Ahead of Surface Prep Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 26:27


    Russell Raad, president of “one-stop shop” Abrasives Inc., joins a sponsored episode of the CoatingsPro Interview Series with insight on his company's unique specialties and market position. Discussion topics include marketplace trends, changes, and regulatory impacts; unique challenges to the surface preparation of industrial coatings jobs; strategies to incorporate feedback from contractors and end users; an outlook for the future; and available resources from Abrasives Inc. to assist in these processes.

    How Crown Polymers Is Lifting the Floor Coatings Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 31:26


    Kaveh Meghdadpour, Director of National Accounts and Business Development and the East Region Manager at Crown Polymers, joins this sponsored episode. Discussion topics include industry trends and pain points within floor coatings; successful case studies using Crown solutions; the importance of manufacturers and contractors working together; and strategies to address potential industry concerns in the years ahead, such as workforce development.

    How the Specialty Contractor Market Is Evolving

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 32:11


    Kyle McDonald, Project Manager at Western Specialty Contractors in Delray Beach, Florida, joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series with insight on his job and beyond. Discussion topics include standout projects from his time at Western; unique coating factors to consider with concrete substrates and his regional market; industry trends related to technologies, materials, equipment, and workforce development; and much more.

    Veterans Find New Ways to Serve in Military Coatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 23:21


    U.S. Navy Veteran Matt Flory is a global business director at Sherwin-Williams, where he leads the industrial group's military coatings segment. With a team comprised largely of Veterans, Flory shares perspective on what they bring to the coatings industry and the role they can play in overcoming workforce development challenges. For the military market, Flory also outlines recent technological innovations such as chemical agent resistant coatings (CARC); anti-microbial solutions; enhanced corrosion primers; and more.

    Exploring the Present and Future of Spray Polyurethane Foam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 21:48


    Ken Wells, co-owner of Elite Insulation & PolyPro and president of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Board of Directors, joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series. Discussion topics include goals for his current SPFA term; challenges and opportunities within the evolving marketplace of the SPF industry; and resources from the SPFA that can be of assistance.

    AkzoNobel, coatingAI Partner on AI for Application Processes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 36:01


    Jeff Jirak, managing director of AkzoNobel's global powder coatings business, explains how new coating technologies are helping to mitigate corrosion in the built environment. The show also explores the manufacturer's recent development partnership with CoatingAI, which aims to assist contractors and installers with application processes while reducing their carbon footprint. Related links: U.S. EPA's Green Power Partners, Interpon, AkzoNobel on LinkedIn

    LUMIFLON Shares Tips to Choose the Right Coating Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 27:09


    Winn Darden, North American business manager forLUMIFLON fluoropolymer resins, shares his perspective on key decision-making processes pertaining to paints and coatings. This sponsored show explores how experts can develop strategic planning approaches that best adapt to current structural and future market demands. Discussion topics include the details of LUMIFLON and how it works in tandem with coatings; industry trends and feedback from the market segments it plays in; the role of new and emerging technologies; and educational resources available to assist in these challenges.

    Master Painters Institute Launches MPI Decision Tree Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 20:05


    The Master Painters Institute (MPI), a subsidiary of AMPP, has announced the launch of its MPI Decision Tree tools. This digital platform is designed to transform the way industry professionals specify coatings for new construction and restoration projects. Pam Nicoletti, president of MPI, explains how this innovative platform encompasses all project variables while greatly reducing manual efforts.

    CoatingsPro's Exhibitor Spotlight Interviews at AMPP 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 31:28


    While at the 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in New Orleans, our AMPP Publications team interviewed a series of experts regarding new products, services, and technologies related to the coatings industry. Subjects in this series of sponsored Exhibitor Spotlight interviews include Rust-Oleum, BrandSafway, Induron, PPG, Abrasives Inc., and Axxiom.

    Revisiting Assumptions About Primers in Immersion Service

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 29:20


    In a recently published white paper, experts at Induron examined the expected service life of coatings for potable water linings while combining that knowledge with an interpretation of the total applied costs of these systems. On this sponsored podcast, Induron's William “Bill” Seawell, technical service manager, and Andy Odorzynski, national sales manager, elaborate on expectations for water tank primers (both zinc and epoxy); how corrosion processes work; and the most important properties a water tank primer should have. Founded in 1947 and based in Birmingham, Ala., Induron produces high-performance coatings to serve a wide range of industrial applications. These applications include industries such as wastewater, electrical transmission and distribution, and potable water storage and treatment.

    Sam Scaturro on Industry Trends and His Leadership Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 27:49


    Sam Scaturro, President of Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors, shares his insight on industry trends and career highlights after nearly two decades of success. Topics include the process of buying his family business and its transformation over the years; emerging trends in the marketplace; optimal strategies for workforce development; and highlights from his time as an association member leader, including a stint as Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors in 2022.

    AMPP Steps up Sustainability Efforts in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 27:56


    In a panel discussion, member leaders Dawn Eden and Sandy Williamson join Ben DuBose, News Editor with AMPP Publications, to explore the association's latest efforts and intel related to materials sustainability. Topics include what's new within AMPP's Sustainability Task Force; key takeaways and insights from the recently completed 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo; and what they see on the horizon as AMPP ramps up its global outreach around this fast-paced growth topic.

    How Third-Party Coating Inspectors Add Value to Projects

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 34:28


    Ryan Bingham, business development leader at third-party inspection services provider OMC International, LLC, shares his insight regarding the value that qualified coating inspectors can have within the industry.  Discussion topics on this episode include trends and common pain points from clients; how technologies and demands continue to evolve; the unique career arc of Bingham and the company; and areas where AMPP can help companies such as OMC achieve their goals while serving the association's broader mission. For more information, contact: OMC International, LLC, (281) 398-4281, www.omcintllc.com

    Coatings in Spotlight at 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 37:12


    Gregory Muha, Director of Conferences, Exhibits, and Sponsorships, responds to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo. Held from March 3-7 in New Orleans, discussion topics include what attendees can expect at the show; highlights of the 2024 schedule; feedback-based changes from previous years, including a greater emphasis on coatings content; and how the latest version of the conference serves the needs of membership and the broader industry.

    The Past, Present, and Future of Coatings Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 26:35


    Chris O'Brien, founder and president of Polymer Nation, and Michael Douglass, technical director, join a sponsored episode of the CoatingsPro Interview Series with insight on the evolution of coatings technologies. Topics include areas of growth and concern in the industry; common challenges that need to be overcome; which technologies could make the biggest jump in the years ahead; and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their business and the industry's future. For more information, contact: Polymer Nation, (847) 774-5038, www.polymernation.com

    How Infrastructure Insurance Affects Contractors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 39:55


    As part of a new task force, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is bringing together stakeholders from a variety of roles to better understand the relationship that corrosion engineering systems have within the infrastructure insurance industry.  In this conversation, members involved with that task force—GPI's Tony Serdenes, Nick Kuntz of Alliant Insurance Services, and David A. Scotti of Scotti Law Group—share their perspectives on challenges and best practices that could benefit those involved in designing, specifying, supplying, and performing those services, specifically as they relate to insurance and risk management.  The roundtable discussion also explores various paths that AMPP can take to address those challenges, as well as ways in which our industry can work together to develop best practices for risk management and insurance needs.

    Key Takeaways from 2024 World of Concrete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 29:31


    Stephanie Chizik, Editor-in-Chief of CoatingsPro Magazine, shares key takeaways and observations from the recently completed 2024 World of Concrete (WOC) show in Las Vegas. Topics include common feedback themes and areas of interest for exhibitors and attendees; year-over-year market changes; memorable WOC highlights; and an early look at marquee trade shows on tap for upcoming weeks.

    The Future of Workforce Development in Skilled Trades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 46:11


    This roundtable panel features Alan Thomas, CEO of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP); Dr. Rick Polanin, past president of the American Welding Society (AWS); and Ricky Morgan, past president of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT). Topics include the current state of workforce development, as well as common challenges encountered, innovative solutions, and initiatives where these associations can work together. Other discussion points are recent technological advancements within those industries; lessons learned from each panelist's career journey; and the role of diversity and inclusion in building the workforce of the future.

    Coatings Knowledge for Non-Coating Inspectors: Why It Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 16:51


    On April 30 and May 1 in Houston, AMPP is welcoming members and guests throughout the industry to the first Coatings for Non-Coating Inspectors conference. Jorge T. Reyna, conference chair and a certified inspector (JRSA Inspections) and instructor, explains the many benefits for attendees and how it all came to be. Topics discussed include key challenges that non-coating inspectors often face; why a better understanding of coatings can enhance the overall effectiveness of non-coating inspectors; areas in which their roles are changing; and strategies to bridge the gap between traditional inspection practices and the specialized knowledge required to understand coatings.

    Dave Evans on AMPP's Industrial Coating Application Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 29:36


    Dave Evans, director of business development at AMPP, explains what the newly released Industrial Coating Application (ICA) program could mean for members and the industry at large. Topics include how and why the new program was developed; updated features and opportunities to address current marketplace needs; and how it could help shape AMPP's future education and training offerings.

    Wells Bullard on PPE Trends in 2023 and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 22:29


    In this sponsored episode, Bullard CEO Wells Bullard looks ahead to the future of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the protective coatings industry and beyond. The discussion spotlights her vision for the company and the importance of its family lineage and history; feedback from clients regarding marketplace needs; and industry trends and new technologies to watch for within the PPE space. Other topics include a year-end review of Bullard's 2023 and a preview of what's to come in 2024, along with new developments and products within the company that will lead the way into the new year.

    AMPP's Malaysia Chapter Hosts First Painters Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 34:28


    Organized by the AMPP Malaysia Chapter, the inaugural Malaysia Painters Competition 2023 was held in Teluk Kalung, Terengganu, Malaysia, on August 19.  With free registration, the event featured networking; opportunities to learn painting skills from peers; and sourcing for products, services, and the latest in cutting-edge technologies.  The event's primary objective was to showcase the skills of Malaysian surface preparation and industrial painting craftworkers, and it ultimately brought out a crowd of nearly 100 people to witness some of Malaysia's finest industrial painters. The competition took place with support from official Paint Sponsor, Hempel, as well as esteemed partners including PETRONAS; the Malaysian Oil, Gas and Energy Services Council (MOGSC), The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM); and the AMPP Malaysia Chapter (AMC). Aaron Williams, Managing Director of Blast Abrasives Supply as well as an AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector and a member of the AMPP Global Center Board of Directors, played a key role in putting the event together. In this podcast, Williams shares key highlights and lessons learned from the event; insight on how it aims to address broader industry trends and marketplace needs; and plans for the future. 

    How Sustainability Could Shape AMPP's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 36:43


    In a panel discussion, AMPP members Cal Chapman (Chapman Engineering) and Sandy Williamson (Williamson Integrity Services) share perspective on what sustainability means to them and why it is so important to the coatings industry and beyond. Topics include ways in which sustainability is already being practiced in corrosion control; its impact on business; trends and new technologies to watch for; and expectations for the future. The conversation also explores initiatives and opportunities to get involved at an association level, such as AMPP's Sustainability Task Force; a technical community of interest (TCI) on materials sustainability; and a Sustainability Symposium and Expert Panel session at the AMPP 2024 Annual Conference + Expo next March.

    Sustainable Solutions for the Built Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 25:57


    Job Coenen, AkzoNobel's sustainability program manager and a strategic global corporate advisory board member of the World Green Building Council, explains how sustainable solutions for the built environment can combat the challenges of producing more green buildings. Discussion topics include the role of circularity in product development; science-based targets and goals; and how new technologies can help the cause.

    2024 Contractor Awards: FAQs and Why to Nominate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 21:05


    Stephanie Chizik, Editor-in-Chief of CoatingsPro Magazine, joins Ben DuBose, News Editor with AMPP Publications, to discuss CoatingsPro's annual Contractor Awards. With the 2024 nomination window open now and extending through Oct. 31, 2023, the conversation addresses many frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the program, along with reasons to get involved and potential perks for winners.

    62Archer's Eric Nenninger Finds Value in Coatings Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 30:04


    Based near St. Louis, Mo., Eric Nenninger is a founding partner of 62Archer Inspection and Consulting and a member of CoatingsPro Magazine's 2023 Editorial Advisory Group. In all, Nenninger has served the industrial coatings field for close to 20 years. Having worked for application companies, paint manufacturers, and inspection firms, Nenninger has a broad knowledge of the industry. He is a NACE Level 3 coating inspector and a member of the Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), and he was chairman of his local NACE chapter for many years. As part of this “member profile” interview, Nenninger shares lessons learned after nearly two decades in the industry. Discussion topics include market trends over that time; ways in which Nenninger's many certifications have boosted his transition into inspections; advice for the next generation of coatings professionals; and how associations such as AMPP, NACE International, and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings have helped his career.

    What OSHA's New PPE Rule Means for Contractors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 15:45


    The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently proposed a new rule for the construction industry that explicitly requires properly fitted personal protective equipment (PPE). While OSHA currently requires construction employers to provide and maintain PPE, this would be the first time it instructs employers to provide PPE that actually fits each employee. Joe Brandel, business development manager at helmet-based safety company Mips, joins our podcast to discuss the proposed OSHA ruling and the importance of safe PPE usage. During the episode, Brandel shares insight on why many traditional hard hats may be failing in common workplace accidents, and he outlines precautions and new technologies that can protect workers against traumatic brain injuries.

    Using Graphene and Nanomaterials in the Coatings Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 27:53


    Alexandre Correa, CEO of Gerdau Graphene, shares his perspective on the past, present, and future of nanomaterials and graphene in the coatings market. Topics include possible improvements in technical performance; overcoming challenges such as scale; potential changes for applicators; and future priorities for the company.

    DeFelsko's Michael Beamish Focused on Innovation, Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 37:08


    DeFelsko Corp., a leading U.S. manufacturer of coating thickness gages and inspection instruments, is a multi-generational, family-owned company that has supplied simple, durable, and accurate instruments to the global coatings industry since 1965. Since 2019, Michael Beamish has served as vice president and general manager of the equipment provider. He has degrees in mechanical engineering and law with experience in the design, production, and marketing of these instruments in a variety of international industries, including industrial painting, quality inspection, and manufacturing. In July 2023, Beamish began serving on the Board of Directors for the AMPP Global Center. He is also a member of the Editorial Advisory Group (EAG) at CoatingsPro Magazine, a member magazine of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). As part of this “member profile” interview, Beamish shares some important lessons learned after spending nearly a decade in leadership positions within the industry. Discussion topics include market trends over that time; why innovation and sustainability are among the industry's biggest challenges; advice for the next generation of coatings professionals; and how associations like AMPP, NACE International, and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings have helped both his individual career and DeFelsko as a company.

    PPG's Katie Chrobak Drives Digital Adoption in Coatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 21:24


    Katie Chrobak, associate director of digital adoption for PPG's architectural coatings business, explains our industry's challenge of building appropriate digital solutions, tools, and platforms while simultaneously helping painters and professionals adopt those technologies. With a new PPG Paints app, the paints and coatings manufacturer is hoping to address those evolving user preferences.

    Meet New AMPP CEO Alan Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 31:57


    As of April 2023, Alan Thomas is now CEO of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), replacing Bob Chalker. In this chat with Ben DuBose, AMPP's News Editor, Thomas discusses his past career experience in coatings and the process leading to his appointment. Other topics include insight on his initial priorities as CEO; key takeaways from the recent AMPP Annual Conference + Expo; background on his leadership style and personality; and much more.

    Contractor Awards Profile: Ryan Amato of Amato Painting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 30:31


    Ryan Amato, owner of Amato Painting and Lehigh Valley Epoxy Floors in Easton, Pa., chats with CoatingsPro Magazine after his company's third-place win in the 2023 CoatingsPro Contractor Awards. Topics include lessons learned from that job and keys to success, along with insight on industry trends , feedback from the field, and workforce development strategies. Amato also shares his company's innovative approach to marketing and social media, which dovetails with their emphasis on diligent and detailed communication with clients, vendors, and beyond. For more information, contact: Amato Painting, (484) 821-7112, www.ryanamatopainting.com

    Member Profile: GPI's Charles Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 28:52


    Charles (Charlie) Brown, deputy director of coatings at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., joins CoatingsPro Magazine's “member profile” series with reflections on nearly 40 years in the industry. Topics include the evolution of coatings and market trends over that time; Brown's advice for the next generation; and how associations such as AMPP, NACE International, and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings have bolstered his career.

    PPG's John Salvadore on Coatings Development Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 19:05


    John Salvadore, director of portfolio management at paints and coatings manufacturer PPG, joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to discuss trends from the marketplace. Topics discussed on this episode include the increasingly multi-functional nature of coatings and their technical properties; how manufacturers are developing new products to comply with sustainability standards; ways that suppliers and applicators can work together; and feedback from users in the field. For more information, contact: PPG, (800) 441-9695, www.ppgpaints.com

    Sonny Arwood on Challenges and Opportunities in Roof Coatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 22:24


    Sonny Arwood, president and CEO of Ohio-based Fluid Applied Roofing, chats with CoatingsPro Magazine regarding key trends and market insights involving the roof coatings industry. With experience working as a contractor, manufacturer, and in growing his own business, Arwood shares a number of lessons learned from his distinguished career.

    Carboline's Jeremy Sukola on Water, Wastewater and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 27:13


    Jeremy Sukola, water and wastewater market manager at coatings, linings, and fireproofing manufacturer Carboline, joins our podcast to discuss key industry trends, feedback from the marketplace, and much more.    Discussion topics include lessons learned over Sukola's distinguished career; education initiatives, technical development, and other resources available from Carboline to address market needs; advice for the next generation of coatings professionals; and how Sukola's work as a NACE/AMPP education instructor has proven beneficial on many levels.

    Brunno Batista Pushes for Progress in Roof Coatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 33:23


    Brunno Batista, a worldwide brand ambassador and social media influencer, shares how the roofing industry has evolved over his decades in the business. Topics include challenges and opportunities in the market; where the industry is going in the future; highlights from Batista's career; why diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are critical; and how contractors and vendors can use social media to their advantage.

    Keys to Success With Abrasive Blasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 28:33


    Brandon Acker, president of Titan Abrasive Systems, discusses key criteria for contractors and other users to consider as they evaluate blast media, blasting equipment, and other elements of the blasting process for surface preparation. Topics include the purpose of abrasive blasting and its real-life application; why abrasive blasting is crucial the coatings application process, and how it can improve quality; how blasting equipment is used in the field; and much more.

    How Coatings Can Best Protect Vital Energy Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 29:48


    Based in Edmonton, Canada, Dr. Harry Tsaprailis is the protective coatings subject matter expert (SME) at energy infrastructure company Enbridge. In this member profile with CoatingsPro Magazine, “Harry T” shares his perspective on important industry priorities entering 2023, along with the role of AMPP in addressing those challenges and enhancing his career growth.

    Clark Branum on Handling Decorative Concrete

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 33:23


    Based near Seattle, Wash., Clark Branum has become one of the most respected voices in the decorative concrete finishing industry as a result of four decades of exemplary work. He currently runs his own contract company, Advanced Concrete Coatings, while also serving as technical director for SUNDEK Products and as a decorative concrete specialist for the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), where he functions as an industry liaison.  As part of an interview for CoatingsPro Magazine's Concrete Supplement, which comes out in December 2022, Branum spoke with us about a number of lessons learned from his career and trends in the marketplace.

    Coating Concrete: Jay Allred, Rust-Oleum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 20:58


    In this exclusive interview for CoatingsPro's upcoming 2022 Concrete Supplement, Jay Allred — architect and engineering business specialist at Rust-Oleum — shares his perspective on recent industry trends and developments related to the coating of concrete substrates.

    Malcolm McNeil on More Than a Half-Century in Coatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 21:20


    Malcolm McNeil, owner and president of McNeil Coatings Consultants, Inc., recently joined our “member profile” podcast series for an exclusive interview. McNeil has been an industry mainstay since his original jobs at Sherwin-Williams and Glidden Paint Company in the 1950s and 1960s, and he broadened his scope as the years progressed by retiring to start his own consulting business and becoming a lead instructor for NACE International's flagship Coating Inspector Program (CIP). Today, he also serves as Technical Editor for CoatingsPro Magazine.   To no surprise, McNeil picked up on quite a few tips and lessons learned over the years that could prove useful to others in the industry. For more information, contact: McNeil Coatings Consultants, (317) 885-1557, www.mcneilcoatingsconsulting.com

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