The Red Bucket

On this episode of  The Red Bucket , we are joined by Ron Brashear of BYK – a global supplier of specialty chemicals and additives. Together we discuss the chemistry behind additives and their use in the paint formulation process. We also cover how additives can be designed to help the coating perform to the end user's specifications. All of that and more coming up next on  The Red Bucket . 0:00 -...

This week on The Red Bucket , we are joined by Tanner Brooks of Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings . We discuss the subtle differences of applying a diverse range of industrial coatings in varying types of facilities. Join us as we cover the challenges associated with coating technologies and service environments. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket . 0:00 - Intro 1:28 -...

Joining us on  The Red Bucket  is Dr. Marcus Foston of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. In our discussion with Dr. Foston, we look forward to the future of the coatings industry. We examine the various renewable raw materials that could impact our industry, what they are, why we chose them, and how they are used. All of that and more on  The Red Bucket . 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Introducti...

Due to changing laws and regulations, the cannabis industry has seen massive growth in the last several years. This growth has led to major capital investments and new construction as producers look to build new facilities in which to produce cannabis. During this next episode, we talk about all the factors that are needed to make a good resinous flooring recommendation for one of these facilities...

Have you ever wondered what the role of a coating inspector is and why they are essential to a successful coatings project? Are you interested in the tools that an inspector uses and the advancements that have been made through technological innovation? Have you wondered how drones are being used to not only increase the speed of inspections but also increase safety for workers? The answers to all...

Carboline's President and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Tiernay, joins Jack and Paul to discuss the company's past, present, and future in this very special episode. Oh, and the trio also announce the podcast's new name and direction! 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Introduction to Chris Tiernay 2:00 - Carboline’s history 4:23 - Raw materials and supply chain 7:05 - Carboline’s future 11:53 - The future of T...

In this special episode of the Carboline Tech Service Podcast, Jack and Paul celebrate reaching 200 episodes by taking a look back at some of the on-air highs (and lows) throughout the past few years. 0:00 – Intro 2:05 – Highlight #1: Shooting Jim Rippe out of a cannon 5:53 – Highlight #2: Galvanizing vs. inorganic zinc 9:03 – Highlight #3: The spheres are pretty 9:58 – Highlight #4: The differenc...

Cortney Chalifoux, PhD, PE, PCS, Coatings Program Manager at Pond & Company, joins Jack and Paul to close out their series on specifications. They discuss the significance of having the right specification and explore what engineers see as the most crucial part of a specification (SPOILER ALERT: It's the whole thing). 0:00 – Intro and important announcement 1:53 – Introduction to Cortney Chali...

Kevin Kipp, Co-Owner, Project Manager, and Estimator at Hardig Industrial Services, joins Jack and Paul to weigh in on their ongoing discussion on specifications. They explore the process of matching contractors with projects and products based on their competencies and the importance of talking through specifications during pre-job conferences. 0:00 – Intro 1:03 – Introduction to Kevin Kipp and H...

Jeremy Sukola is back to cover the basics of specification writing with Jack and Paul. They discuss the three primary parts of a specification and the benefits of including manufacturers in the writing process. 0:00 - Intro 3:01 - The main authority for specification writing 4:20 - The three parts of a specification 4:58 - Specification Part 1: General & scope of work 7:01 - How improper speci...

Vice President of Marketing Melissa Molitor joins Jack and Paul to discuss Carboline’s new young professionals' program, CarboNext. The trio explores the need for more education and networking opportunities for young professionals in the corrosion industry and how CarboNext can be a valuable resource. 0:00 – Intro 1:15 – Intro to CarboNext 1:52 – Why we started CarboNext 3:03 – Carboline’s dedicat...

Carboline Market Manager - Water & Wastewater, Jeremy Sukola joins Jack and Paul to discuss saturated surface dry (SSD). The trio discusses the factors that make SSD crucial to a successful concrete resurfacing job. 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - The definition of Saturated Surface Dry (SSD) 2:00 - Why SSD is essential to a concrete coatings project 3:20 - Clarification on coatings that require SSD 4:40...

Brian Cheshire joins Jack and Paul to discuss the challenges facing the water and wastewater industries today. They discuss the current status of infrastructure and the large investment that was just passed by the federal government.

Cabot Wilkinson and Dwayne Lum of Carboline join Jack and Paul to discuss a recent discovery about one of our legacy products. Listen as they discuss what makes this fireproofing project so unique. 0:00 – Intro 2:30 – Dwayne Lum and Cabot Wilkinson 3:45 – Introduction to the fireproofing project 6:00 – Service environment concerns 10:45 – The product 11:45 – Testing to validate the product’s perfo...

The CEO of Apellix Robotics, Robert Dahlstrom, joins Jack and Paul to discuss how drones make a difference in the coatings industry. The trio discusses the latest advancements in drone technology as it refers to coatings. 0:00 – Intro 2:00 – Introduction to Apellix Robotics 3:00 – Safety advantages of drone use 4:30 – Drones versus jobs 6:10 – How do drones measure dry film thickness? 10:10 – Data...

Russ Nakoneshny, the Director of Canada for Carboline, joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss Carboline's expansion for Canada. The trio explores the changes and discusses ideal candidates for new open positions. 0:00 – Intro 1:30 – Changes on how Carboline conducts business in Canada 4:45 – Staffing challenges 7:45 – Industrial coatings growth in Canada and the ideal Carboline Canada Sales...

Holly Tyler of SPC and Doug Sinitiere of Carboline join Paul and Jack to discuss corrosion causes and coating solutions for Midstream Oil and Gas assets. They'll discuss pipelines, storage tanks, and more. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Part 1 recap 3:50 - Biggest corrosion challenges in pipelines 4:40 - Coating solutions for corrosion challenges in pipelines 6:50 - Corrosion protection for above ground stor...

A continuation of the discussion about AMPP with CEO Bob Chalker. Make sure to listen to part 1 (Episode 188) before you listen to this episode. 0:00 – Intro and YouTube 2:00 – The FDA Network of Experts 4:00 – The expansion of the industry beyond steel and concrete 5:45 – Involvement in real-life material problems such as the collapsed condo in Florida 7:00 – Naming of industry standards. Will th...

The Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Chief Executive Officer Bob Chalker joins the guys to talk about the AMPP organization now that the merger is complete. In part one of the discussion, they discuss the significance of the new name and organization.   0:00 – Intro 1:45 – The formation of AMPP 6:15 – Breaking down “the competitor” walls 8:45 – AMPP – The meaning behind t...

Brian Cheshire joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss water treatment facilities. They discuss the treatment process, substrates, and coatings used in these facilities. 1:30 – The difference between water treatment facilities and wastewater treatment facilities 4:00 – History of water treatment for drinking water 5:30 – The water treatment process 7:30 – Chemical treatments in the water pur...

Pete Mitchell of GMA Garnet joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the role blast media selection plays in surface cleanliness. They discuss the impact blast media can have on a coatings job.   0:00 – Intro to GMA Garnet and Pete Mitchell 3:00 – Studies on the blast media 4:00 – Garnet as a blast media versus other types of media 6:30 – The importance of friability when selecting blast medi...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Holly Tyler of SPC and Doug Sinitiere to discuss midstream oil & gas facilities, equipment, and piping. They explore corrosion considerations for this sector of the industry. 0:00 – Intro 2:00 – What is midstream oil & gas? 3:30 – Assets found in midstream oil & gas 4:30 – LNG Plants (liquid natural gas) 5:45 – Pipeline systems 7:00 – Regulati...

Technical Service Engineer William “Bill-um” Seawell joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the science behind phenalkamine epoxy coatings. The trio discusses where the phenalkamine coatings are used and the properties that make them an excellent choice for those services. 0:00 – Intro 2:30 – What Is a phenalkamine epoxy? 4:15 – Four factors that differentiate phenalkamine epoxies 7:30 – Mo...

Carboline Water/Wastewater Market Manager Brian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the coating systems for the interior of water tanks as outlined by AWWA D102. 0:00 – Intro 2:00 – Review of AWWA D102 4:00 – Overview of interior system requirements per AWWA D102 – Coating Steel Water-Storage Tanks 5:00 – Systems used to coat the interior of water tanks per AWWA D102 – Coating S...

Matt McDonald, Director of Sales – Rail for Carboline, joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss important factors when deciding which coating to specify for rail work. They explore the advantages of selecting the right coating the first time. 0:00 – Intro 2:00 – Matt McDonald – Carboline Rail Sales 3:00 – The importance of proven performance 4:15 – The balance of proven performance and innova...