AMPP Interview Series

Tim Bieri on 2020-21 Priorities for NACE International

Tim Bieri, corrosion management engineer at BP and president of the 2020-21 NACE International Board of Directors, joins the podcast to discuss the next year for the association. Topics include leadership within corrosion control; navigating logistical challenges related to COVID-19; and the impending combination of NACE with The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC).

Marketing Tips for Coatings Contractors

Jon Franko, thinker and founder at Gorilla76, works in the marketing realm with mid-sized industrial manufacturers. In this episode, he gives us an overview of the different types of marketing available for B2B and B2C companies and shares tips on options that might be useful for contractors today. His company has also started working toward a more diverse and inclusive team, and he shares a bit of his experience here.

For more information on their company and resources, as well as their own podcast, visit: www.gorilla76.com

How to Test, Inspect, and Rehab Offshore Cast Iron Pipes

Darby Howard, principal engineer and president of JDH Corrosion Consultants, joins the MP Interview Series to share tips and lessons learned from the testing, inspection, and rehabilitation of offshore cast iron pipes in the San Francisco Bay. The discussion includes an overview of the project and its different phases, along with challenges and other details unique to this undertaking.

For more information, check out the original Materials Performance article on this special project.

Why Seamless Flooring Is Expanding in 2020

Heather O'Brien, President of Easycove, joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to discuss the growing market in 2020 for seamless flooring and the importance of coving for clients and contractors. With hygiene a primary consideration during COVID-19, the Easycove executive explains how cove base can be a part of the solution.

O'Brien also explores market trends and challenges in 2020, as well as some potential strategies to adapt to the changing marketplace. For more information, contact: Easycove, www.easycove.com

Lessons Learned from Corrosion in Antarctica

Materials Performance (MP) Technical Editor Jack Tinnea expands on his environmental analysis of corrosion in Antarctica, as well as key takeaways and lessons learned for other areas throughout the world.

During or after listening to the podcast, check out his recent MP technical article entitled "Antarctica—Corrosion in a Polar Desert" for further information.

How to Win a Corrosion Innovation of the Year Award

Friday's podcast features unique insights from Materials Performance (MP) Editor Rebecca Bickham, Managing Editor-in-Chief Gretchen Jacobson, and Staff Writer Ben DuBose regarding the upcoming 2021 MP Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards program.

 

Topics include how to submit a nomination; details about the judging panel of corrosion experts, and what it is that they're looking for; new perks for the winners; and much more. Tune in!

Shining a Light on Mental Health in Construction

Stuart Binstock, President & CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association, discusses the association’s Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the number one cause of fatalities in the construction industry. Additionally, construction has the highest number of suicides compared to other groups.

Now more than ever, mental health is a concern for construction. CIASP’s goal is to create a zero-suicide industry, and, in this episode, Stuart discusses with CoatingsPro how suicide can affect our industry and what resources are available to help those in need — from coworkers and peers themselves to family members dealing with a loved one who has committed suicide.

 

For more information, contact: CIASP, www.preventconstructionsuicide.com

Strategic Planning for the Corrosion Industry in 2020

Friday's interview podcast welcomes Dan Adley, CEO of coatings and corrosion engineering and inspection specialist KTA-Tator, Inc. and a member of the NACE International Board of Directors.

 

In the episode, Adley shares business updates and considerations for the corrosion industry in 2020 while also exploring the important roles of leadership and strategic planning during these uncertain times.

 

More information on KTA's services is available at kta.com and ktauniversity.com.

Making Coatings Tools More User Intuitive

Ryan Miller, director of the coatings tools division at Seymour Midwest, explains how and why tool providers are working to make their products more user intuitive for coatings applicators. In the interview, Miller also offers perspective on how select segments of the coatings industry have fared during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as what could be ahead in the remainder of 2020.

How to Engage Your Employees

Lisa Ryan, Certified Speaking Professional and Chief Appreciation Strategist at Grategy, is changing the conversation around company culture and employee engagement in the construction industry. In our latest podcast, she shares tips and tricks about using technology, recognizing your employees, and more, which you can start putting to action today.

For more information, contact Lisa Ryan at lisaryanspeaks.com, and check out CoatingsPro’s other Interview Series podcasts here.