AMPP Interview Series

John Glass, vice president of sales for Amcorr Products and Services, joins the NACE Publications podcast series on COVID-19 to discuss how the company’s maintaining support for in-field workers during the pandemic.  In the podcast, Glass shares some thoughts on how the pandemic may change the industry moving forward, including the use of virtual tools for troubleshooting problems in the field in...

Larry Sloan, CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association ( AIHA ), explains strategies that businesses in the corrosion control, protective coatings, and construction industries can utilize to reopen safely amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Sloan also touches on unique considerations for small business owners. Further guidance from AIHA on reopening safely is available at their newl...

Jason Weber, Inside Sales and Marketing associate at Air Equipment and Repair , has been around the coatings industry his entire life and has been at his family’s company since 2010.  In Wednesday's podcast, he shares some of the challenges that those working from home right now might also be experiencing, as well as some tips and tricks that coatings and spray polyurethane foam (SPF) contractors...

Former FBI Special Agent and Cyber Security Task Force member John Iannarelli joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to discuss what to watch for as the COVID-19 pandemic boosts cyber scams. Just as good personal hygiene can help in our fight against the novel coronavirus, Iannarelli offers tips on on how to utilize sensible ‘cyber hygiene’ to avoid viruses of the computer world. In this CoatingsP...

Greg Martin, vice president of product strategy and development at MSA Safety , discusses respiratory protection in the times of COVID-19. MSA Safety has been involved in the personal protective equipment (PPE) world for 100+ years, and they’ve been actively supporting the health care and industrial industries during this time. Martin shares the company’s plans for other PPE product lines for 2020...

Pam Nicoletti, Director of Education at NACE International and Melanie Diaz, Senior Manager of Education Business Development, join the podcast to discuss NACE’s new virtual education offerings and the early feedback from students. More information on the programs is available at nace.org/education .

Jerry Lastovica, CEO of gasket and sealing solutions provider Flexitallic, joins the  MP Interview Series  to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting his company in 2020.  Topics discussed on the podcast include  Flexitallic 's launch of new isolation gaskets; the company's  recent initiative  to provide a barrier system to protect the City of Houston's COVID-19 testing laboratory; and the impact of low...

Tats Nakagawa, COO and co-founder of Castagra, has been sharing insights and collaborating in the digital space for some time now. Not only has he been sharing information on his social media platforms but he also hosts his own podcast on the building materials and coatings industry. He shares some of his tips and tricks, opportunities, and considerations with CoatingsPro readers. Check out our la...

Dex-O-Tex’s marine division has been involved with the HSNS Mercy and HSNS Comfort since their inceptions as oil tankers in the early ‘80s. These ships are now on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Steve Schroeder, vice president for the Dex-O-Tex division of Crossfield Products Corp., joins CoatingsPro to share about his installation experience on the ships as well as...

In keeping with the company’s track record to give back to the community during times of crisis, KEEN Footwear implemented a program during COVID-19 called “Together We Can Help” that sent 100,000 pairs of shoes — about $10,000,000 — to workers on the front lines and families at home. Chris Heffernan, senior vice president and general manager for KEEN Utility and KEEN Outdoor, shared with Coatings...

Water and wastewater coatings manufacturer Epoxytec is repurposing portions of its Florida facility to produce hand sanitizer to meet rising demand amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Michael Caputi and Silvia Caputi, president and vice president at Epoxytec, join our podcast to share how their new initiative is going. They also give us an update on what they're hearing from customers and cl...

Davies Hood, president at Induron Protective Coatings , and Mark Ragsdale, maintenance manager at the Great Lakes Water Authority , joined Friday's podcast for a roundtable discussion. Topics include how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing business and day-to-day life for coatings suppliers, as well as the impact on water and wastewater projects in the field. Hood and Ragsdale also explore the path...

Mark Cadle, director of services with corrosion control solutions company MESA Products , joins the Materials Performance (MP) Interview Series. Topics include how COVID-19 is impacting his business, as well as the optimal path forward for the corrosion industry. After writing a recent paper entitled “Leading in a Time of Crisis,” Cadle elaborates on the appropriate leadership strategies that he b...

Though  Bullard  manufactures a wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE) frequently used by coatings contractors, the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting the company to shift its focus to the health care industry and its need for powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR). Mitch Kiser , global product manager for industrial respiratory protection at Bullard, joins the CoatingsPro interview serie...

In this episode, NACE Western Area Director and Project Engineer for Tinnea & Associates, LLC, Ryan Tinnea, talks about his experiences working with aquaria, challenges he has faced, and the two most common mistakes he sees in his work. Tinnea also offers advice on how aquaria can save money and actions the attractions industry can take to increase safety for visitors and extend the life of assets...

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law , joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to examine the legal implications of COVID-19 for businesses involved with the construction industry. Topics include feedback he’s heard from the market, as well as resources available to navigate the coronavirus crisis in the weeks and months ahead.

Chris Tiernay , president and chief operating officer of coatings manufacturer Carboline , explores how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the short-term outlook for his company and the industry. Tiernay discusses important leadership steps and lessons learned during the crisis, as well as the role of government bills and oil prices in the potential recovery.

In a roundtable discussion, NACE International CEO Bob Chalker and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Executive Director Bill Worms address the potential combination of the two organizations. With voting now underway among members of both organizations and continuing until April 17, the leaders of NACE and SSPC explain the challenges and opportunities of a combined association. Tune in!

Cory Brown, Vice President of Operations at protective coatings manufacturer Tnemec Company, Inc., speaks out regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its business implications for his company and the coatings and corrosion control industries moving forward. Tune in!

The launch of the CoatingsPro Magazine interview series welcomes Reid Ribble , CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association ( NRCA ). In the March 25 interview, Ribble explains how industry operations have changed since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, as well as what could come next in the weeks and months ahead. Ribble, who spent six years as a Congressman in the U.S. House of Represe...

In this episode, NACE member and Senior Project Manager for Baynum Painting, Inc., Steve Hickey shares insights from his nearly 30 years of corrosion control work in the amusements and attractions industry. From changes he’s seen over the years to why painting rides and roller coasters is about much more than visual appeal, Hickey has some valuable advice for anyone looking to save money and exten...

In the first episode, NACE International President and Principal Consultant for Consulex, Terry Greenfield, is interviewed from the loud and lively floor of the global attractions industry’s premier event. Greenfield shares insights into how attractions owners can assess and minimize risk, benefits of corrosion management planning, and his thoughts on the outlook for the future of the amusements i...

Episode Two of the Flint Phenomenon series (brought to you by CORROSION journal ) continues the roundtable discussion surrounding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. In this chat, panelists explore the science behind the problem while evaluating the difficulty in monitoring lead in water systems; the use of corrosion inhibitors and water filters; the changing standards of lead in metals and drink...

The first episode of NACE International's Flint Phenomenon series discusses the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, including the causes of lead release in the drinking water and how the situation was handled. It includes discussion on the difficulty in identifying and replacing lead pipe in Flint and throughout the United States. The episode includes discussion with panelists Marc Edwards, who lead...