AMPP ( Association for Materials Protection and Performance)

We are looking for two individuals who would like to get more involved in Technical Committees and Communities and serve as the Chair or Vice Chair for this TCI. In these roles, you are responsible for running the TCI meetings and lining up presenters the community may be interested in hearing from. Additionally, these roles provide an opportunity to help determine the future of AMPP and its standards. If you are interested, please let me know.

Join fellow corrosion and coatings professionals from across Arizona to celebrate another great year with the AMPP AZ Chapter! Event Details Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: OHSO Brewery + Distillery Patio Lounge | 10810 N Tatum Blvd #126, Phoenix, AZ 85028 Cost: $40 per ticket, includes buffet dinner and two drink tickets! Plus, grab tickets on-site to enter the 50/50 raffle for your chance to win a cash prize.

SAN DIEGO, California – (Sept. 24, 2026) — Johnny Sanchez never imagined he'd find his future in protective coatings. In 1993, a job he took to meet his parole requirements put him on a path that would change his life. Johnny grew up in East Los Angeles and was raised by a single mother. His teenage years were difficult and included involvement with gangs and time in juvenile detention.

AMPP Vietnam Chapter Blaster & Painter Competition 2026 Friday, November 27, 2026 (Tentative) Venue: Vivablast Workshop, Vung Tau City AMPP Vietnam Chapter is organizing the 2026 Blaster & Painter Competition, providing an opportunity for industrial blasters and painters to demonstrate their skills, exchange experience, and connect with industry professionals. The competition will cover two main areas: Surface Preparation: Surface cleanliness, surface profile, and safe working practices.

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – (Sept. 17, 2026) — Pipeline systems are evolving as operators confront aging infrastructure, changing operating environments, new technologies and emerging energy applications. The 2026 AMPP Eastern Conference, taking place Oct. 19–21 in Myrtle Beach, will bring the industry together to examine what those changes mean for corrosion control, pipeline integrity and long-term asset performance.

HOUSTON, Texas – (Sept. 16, 2026) — Maritime policies can set expectations for safer, more sustainable and resilient shipping, but their impact ultimately depends on what happens in shipyards, aboard vessels, at ports and throughout the infrastructure that supports global maritime operations.

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Join the AMPP Germany Chapter for its second meeting of 2026 on October 6, 2026, at Falch Factory 2 in Merklingen, Germany. Connect with industry professionals, learn from expert presentations, and exchange experiences on corrosion protection, materials, failure analysis, and related topics. In-person and virtual participation are available.

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance