AMPP Interview Series

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.

Carboline President Chris Tiernay on Leadership during COVID-19

Chris Tiernay, president and chief operating officer of coatings manufacturer Carboline, explores how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the short-term outlook for his company and the industry.

Tiernay discusses important leadership steps and lessons learned during the crisis, as well as the role of government bills and oil prices in the potential recovery.

Bob Chalker, Bill Worms on Potential NACE-SSPC Combination

In a roundtable discussion, NACE International CEO Bob Chalker and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Executive Director Bill Worms address the potential combination of the two organizations.

With voting now underway among members of both organizations and continuing until April 17, the leaders of NACE and SSPC explain the challenges and opportunities of a combined association. Tune in!

Interview: Tnemec VP on COVID-19 and the Coatings Industry

Cory Brown, Vice President of Operations at protective coatings manufacturer Tnemec Company, Inc., speaks out regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its business implications for his company and the coatings and corrosion control industries moving forward. Tune in!

CoatingsPro interview: NRCA's Reid Ribble on COVID-19's business impact

The launch of the CoatingsPro Magazine interview series welcomes Reid Ribble, CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). In the March 25 interview, Ribble explains how industry operations have changed since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, as well as what could come next in the weeks and months ahead.

Ribble, who spent six years as a Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 until 2017, also weighs in on the potential government stimulus bill and what it might mean for industry and small businesses. Tune in!

NACE at IAAPA Episode 2 with NACE Member and Instructor, Steve Hickey

In this episode, NACE member and Senior Project Manager for Baynum Painting, Inc., Steve Hickey shares insights from his nearly 30 years of corrosion control work in the amusements and attractions industry. From changes he’s seen over the years to why painting rides and roller coasters is about much more than visual appeal, Hickey has some valuable advice for anyone looking to save money and extend the life of their assets.

Brought to you by: NACE International