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In this AMPPlify Update:

• AMPP News: AMPP Wins Gates Grant to Boost Maritime Workforce
• AMPP Tech: This Month's Technical Content 
• AMPP Media: Latest Media Highlights
• AMPP Events: Join AMPP at One of Our Featured Events
• AMPP Career Center: This Month's Job Opportunities 
• AMPP Standards: Newly Published, Revised, and Reaffirmed Standards
  
• AMPP Government Affairs: Stay Ahead with AMPP Government Affairs Alerts
  
• AMPP Store: Your Source for Industry Essentials
• AMPP Around the World: Connect with Us In Person

AMPP NEWS

AMPP Selected for Gates Foundation Grant to Advance Maritime Workforce Development 

AMPP has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as one of only six national recipients in Credential Engine’s second round of subgrantees. The grant supports AMPP’s work in the Regional Maritime Training System (RMTS) in Hampton Roads, Virginia, where over 11,000 critical trade jobs need to be filled. In partnership with Old Dominion University and the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, AMPP will publish credentialing and job skills data to the Credential Registry, helping connect learners to real-world career opportunities. Learn more in the full announcement here.

Upcoming Webcast Explores What’s New in AMPP Certifications
Join AMPP for a free webcast on Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m. EDT to discover what’s new and what’s next in the AMPP certification portfolio. Led by Silvia Palmieri, Certification Community Development Specialist, the one-hour session will introduce the new Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) certification, explore how Technical Communities of Interest (TCIs) support your growth, and explain how QR codes are streamlining credential validation.

This is an excellent opportunity to stay current on certification updates, ask questions, and earn one (1) professional development hour (PDH).

AMPP MEMBER MOMENTS

AMPP Gujarat Launch & CCM-2025 Draws 200+ Attendees

The AMPP Gujarat Chapter was officially launched on April 24, 2025, in Vadodara in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) Baroda Chapter, coinciding with International Corrosion Awareness Day and featuring a one-day workshop on Corrosion Control and Monitoring (CCM-2025). The event drew over 200 participants from academia, industry, and government, with keynotes from Shri Chaitanya Desai (MLA) and Mr. Saugata Sahu (IOCL), who underscored the urgency of corrosion management in Gujarat’s industrial and coastal landscape. The workshop featured technical sessions led by leading experts. It marked the formal induction of the Chapter’s new leadership, which is committed to advancing corrosion science through training, outreach, and collaboration.

Future Leaders Shine at Central Florida Chapter Event

AMPP Central Florida Chapter’s April 16^th general membership meeting was hosted by the Corrosion Research Laboratory at the University of South Florida (USF). The meeting was held at USF’s campus in Tampa, FL.

The Chapter meeting was attended by more than 30 members and included a student-led laboratory tour with demonstrations detailing some of their recent research efforts. The tour included five stations covering topics such as corrosion damage projection of steel in concrete, localized corrosion studies of steel in concrete, non-destructive evaluation and corrosion mitigation of external post-tensioned tendons, corrosion of aluminum and anodized aluminum, and advanced corrosion characterization methods. After the tour, lunch was catered by USF Dining | Collegiate Hospitality during the networking and Q&A with the students and members.

Says Chapter Chair and meeting organizer, Stephanie Decker, “I’ve been fortunate to attend great Chapter meetings across the country; this meeting was a favorite as we had the opportunity to learn from students, directly from all of our futures. The feedback from attendees, including members and students, was overwhelmingly positive. Our Chapter will continue to work to build relationships with the universities in our region, increasing engagement with student members.”

Pictured, left-to-right: Christopher L. Alexander, PhD. (Assistant Professor) and students Sofia Cherrez Reivan, Prakirti Singh, Wesley Vito Dantes de Carvalho Bezerra, Monica Castro Carias, Mahesh Karki & Stanley Agbakansi.

AMPP TECH

Scalable Solution: Back-to-Basics Approach Extends Pipeline Lifespan

The Best Summer Safety Tips for Construction Crews

Method of Fabricating Robust Microcapillary for Corrosion Testing

Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Coatings: Get It Right

AMPP Advocacy Day 2025: Key Initiatives in Washington, DC

Certifications in Focus: What’s New, What’s Next, and How to Stay Ahead

AMPP MEDIA

Check out the latest media coverage spotlighting AMPP in both trade and traditional outlets. 

Listen to the latest World Pipelines podcast featuring AMPP Chair Juan Caballero as he discusses AMPP’s global initiatives in “Protecting High-Value Assets with AMPP.” 

AMPP Chair Juan Caballero shares his vision for the association and the future of the industry in Pipeline & Gas Journal’s Association Corner feature, “AMPP Chair Discusses Long-Term Growth, Workforce.” 

D. Terry Greenfield, Past AMPP Chair and Principal Consultant at CONSULEX, addresses a critical national issue in his Marine Log op-ed, “The hidden threat in America’s shipbuilding revival.”  

AMPP EVENTS

AMPP LatinCORR + Panamerican Corrosion Conference

Thursday, July 17 - Friday, July 18, 2025

Panama City, Panama

22nd International Conference on Environmental Degradation

Sunday, August 10 - Thursday, August 14, 2025

Long Beach, CA

AMPP Central Conference

Monday, Sept 8 - Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025

Odessa, TX 

New Booths Added—Act Fast for AMPP LatinCORR + Panamerican Corrosion 

Unlock unmatched opportunities at the AMPP LatinCORR + Panamerican Corrosion Conference, where industry experts and thought leaders converge to drive progress across corrosion management, pipeline integrity, sustainability, and more. Due to overwhelming demand, we've expanded the exhibit hall, opening additional booths—but hurry, these spaces will fill quickly! Reserve your booth now to secure prime visibility, network with key decision-makers, and showcase your latest innovations. Join us in Panama City to accelerate your professional growth, connect with global leaders, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving corrosion and coatings industry.

FLASH SALE: Buy One, Get One Free – Only for the First 50!
Starting today, June 18, we’re kicking off a limited-time BOGO flash sale for the AMPP LatinCORR + Panamerican Corrosion Conference—and registration prices have just been reduced!

The first 50 people to register during this flash sale will receive a promo code to register someone else for FREE. Once you complete your registration, we’ll email you the exclusive code to pass along. Don’t wait, register now and bring a colleague for free to the region’s leading corrosion and coatings event!

AMPP CAREER CENTER

Cathodic Protection Specialist/Engineer 

CCAT Corrosion Control Technician 

Coatings Inspector 

KTA-Tator, Inc. | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

View All Corrosion and Coatings Jobs 

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

NEW Standard:

AMPP SP21573-2025 Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating on Internal Surface of Line Pipe, Girth Weld Joints and Fittings

Revised Standards:

NACE SP0294-2025 Design, Fabrication, and Inspection of Storage Tank Systems for Concentrated Fresh and Process Sulfuric Acid and Oleum at Ambient Temperatures

NACE SP0502-2025 Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology

AMPP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Secure America’s Maritime Future at AMPP Advocacy Day 2025

Join industry leaders and policymakers at AMPP Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., as we champion crucial legislative initiatives to protect America's maritime future through corrosion mitigation and coatings solutions. Your participation will directly impact discussions on workforce development, infrastructure investments, and advancing corrosion standards, which are critical to safeguarding our naval and commercial fleets. 

Gain valuable insights before the event by tuning in to our special roundtable podcast featuring AMPP leaders Kristin Leonard (Sherwin-Williams) and D. Terry Greenfield (CONSULEX), who discuss key legislative priorities alongside AMPP's Kern Williams and Ben DuBose. RSVP today and make your voice heard at AMPP Advocacy Day!

AMPP STORE

By Popular Demand, the Coatings Pocket Guide Book is Now in Spanish!

One of our most popular references, Coatings Pocket Guide Book is now available in Spanish. This AMPP Annual Conference + Expo sellout book covers surface preparation and coating application, helping you find key standards, calculations, and techniques.

Buy yours now!

Interested in seeing more translated books? Contact Jean.Broge@ampp.org.

AMPP AROUND THE WORLD

Connect with us in person! 

AMPP Staff will be onsite around the world at several upcoming events. Will you be there? If so, come by, say hi, and let’s talk about what’s new and exciting at AMPP.

Sabah Oil, Gas & Energy Conference & Exhibition (SOGECE) 2025

Thursday, July 3 - Friday, July 4, 2025

Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2025

Tuesday, September 2 - Thursday, September 4, 2025

EUROCORR 2025

Sunday, September 7 - Thursday, September 11, 2025

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