AMPP Interview Series

Flexitallic CEO on Business During COVID-19, Lower Oil Prices

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 lower oil prices on the corrosion control industry. Given the downturn in the oil market, Lastovica also speaks to the importance of business diversification in other key industries.

Castagra COO Offers Management Tips and Tricks for COVID-19

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.

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COVID-19 and Coatings Applicators: The History of Two Hospital Ships

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 his take on how the pandemic has been affecting the company and industry. 

KEEN Executive Explains How COVID-19 May Change PPE

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 CoatingsPro his views on how personal protective equipment (PPE) may change and what KEEN is doing to continue supporting the industry.

Epoxytec on Creative Business Opportunities in COVID-19

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 clients as it pertains to their core business and the timeline of a market recovery.

How Coatings Suppliers, Water Utilities are Navigating COVID-19

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 forward for the industry and the role of government measures in aiding the recovery — led by an emphasis on small businesses.

Mark Cadle of MESA Products on ‘Leading in a Time of Crisis’

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 believes are necessary for the industry at this time. Cadle has worked in the cathodic protection (CP) industry for over 30 years and holds several NACE certifications, and one of his primary career focuses has been the development of corrosion control techniques for aboveground storage tanks.

Bullard Turns Attention to Powered Air-Purifying Respirators

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 series to discuss what the coronavirus has meant for his business. 

Kiser also tells us the feedback he's heard from the company's traditional clients, like the construction industry, and what might come next as the economic fallout continues. 

NACE at IAAPA Episode 3 with NACE Western Area Director, Ryan Tinnea

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.

Brought to you by: NACE International

Cotney Construction Law CEO on COVID-19's Legal Implications

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.