NACE International Podcasts

With a new U.S. president and new changes to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scope of safety in the construction sector is likely to see some changes for 2021. Anthony Krake, VP of operations for ConstructSecure, shares opinions, trends, and outlooks with CoatingsPro in today’s episode. For more information, connect with Anthony at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonykrake/

Bob Chalker, CEO of the new Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), sits down with us for an exclusive interview. Topics discussed are the combination of NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings; implications for various segments of the corrosion industry, including coatings contractors; feedback during the initial weeks of the merger; key dates and milestones to watch moving forward; and much more.

In this episode, four industry experts and leaders with the new Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) share their perspectives on what the merged organization could mean for the corrosion control and protective coatings industries. Guests include Tim Bieri, Sam Scaturro, Joyce Wright, and Cris Connor.

Corrosion experts Terry Greenfield, principal consultant at CONSULEX, and Joe Walker, vice president and general manager at Elcometer, discuss the recent launch of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). As recent presidents of NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, Greenfield and Walker share background information and stories on how the merger came to be. In this exclusive conversation, they also explore potential industry implications and what it could mean for standards and beyond.

Rick Duncan, new Executive Director at the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), joins the podcast to share what the future looks like for the SPFA. Other topics include industry implications from the new U.S. administration, as well as how it pertains to the world of coatings.  For more information, contact: Rick Duncan, (703) 222-4269, rickduncan@sprayfoam.org

Christopher Taylor, principal engineer of materials technology and development at DNV GL, and Jeffrey Johnston, founder and principal engineer at Rapid Prototyles LLC, join the MP Interview Series to discuss a new industry research collaboration. Their work, which involves a future suite of logging tools for ultra-high temperature geothermal wells, recently won a American-Made Geothermal Manufacturing Prize from the U.S. Department of Energy.    In our latest podcast episode, Taylor and Johnston explain the basis for their research; what the links to corrosion are; and the next steps moving forward.

Tim Seay, co-owner of Decorative Concrete of Virginia, joins our podcast to share some of his recent challenges and experiences in 2020, including how the holidays can affect their work in the field. He and Co-Owner Landon Blanks have made efforts to share their knowledge with other contractors through their own podcast and various social media platforms. The article mentioned featuring SeaQuest aquarium can be accessed here.  For more information, contact: Tim Seay, www.decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com

Steve Vlahakis, owner of Seaway Painting, describes the ongoing work by his crews to recoat the towers of the historic Mackinac Bridge, which connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. Topics include the development of a movable scaffold system to access the structure; benefits of the zinc-epoxy-urethane coating system in a bridge environment; and various application tips and tricks used to complete the large job. The complete story on their work can be read at CoatingsPro Magazine.

In this newly released episode, NACE International member Dr. Homero Castaneda-Lopez joins the MP Interview Series. Castaneda-Lopez is director of Texas A&M University’s National Corrosion and Materials Reliability Lab (NCMRL), which is a leader in research and technology efforts for materials degradation and reliability. Topics discussed on the podcast include NCMRL projects; the mission/vision of the lab, challenges and success stories; aspects that make the NCMRL unique; and much more.

Chip Blankenship and Ji Ma, professors in the University of Virginia’s Materials Science and Engineering Department, join the CORROSION journal Interview Series to discuss why we’re drawn to additive manufacturing. Topics discussed on this episode include successful applications of the technique, current challenges, and future applications.

Alexander Murillo, technical service engineer at Belzona (Miami, Florida, USA), joins the MP Interview Series to provide technical insight and application tips regarding industrial coatings and engineering composites. In the podcast episode, Murillo shares specifics regarding application experiences in the field, as well as a technical overview of how Belzona’s solutions can help asset owners fight corrosion, erosion, and wear.

Spray-Tec’s Haley Jordan joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) for buildings as well as other tips they’ve incorporated into their roof contracting business. Jordan shares the benefits of Spray-Tec’s third-place win in CoatingsPro’s 2020 Contractor Awards Program in the Commercial Roof category. Their latest article in CoatingsPro was a cover story in the July 2020 issue.

Aaron Moore, co-founder of the Commercial Painting Industry Association (CPIA), sits down with us to discuss what the present and future look like for the commercial painting industry. In this podcast episode, Moore explores a range of useful topics including safety, community, and current opportunities. 

Vincent Higgins, global director of technology and innovation at Honeywell, joins Friday’s podcast to discuss a new virtual reality-based training tool for plant operators and field technicians. Known as the Immersive Field Simulator, the system combines 3-D technology with a training simulation. In the episode, Higgins offers further insight on the technology, as well as an overview of industry trends and more.

Scott Keilbey, director of sales for the water tank market at Tnemec, and Mark Thomas, vice president of marketing, joined Monday's podcast to discuss the coating manufacturer's recently completed 2020 Tank of the Year program. Topics include the challenges and opportunities involved with the coating of water tanks, both from an asset owner's perspective and for a contractor. Other subjects include a brief review of this year's winners and an overview of why fluoropolymer coating systems are a popular choice for these environments.  

Jeff Steuben, executive director of Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), joined the CoatingsPro Interview Series to share with us what cool roofs are, how these technologies may be effective, and new developments at CRRC and beyond. Other topics include the organization's roofing resources and virtual offerings.

Eric Duvekot, director of North American operations at Integrated Global Services (IGS), joined Friday's podcast to discuss challenges and opportunities for IGS in 2020. Topics include how IGS has overcome the difficulties of COVID-19; examples of projects, clients, and thermal spray solutions; how industry clients are balancing cost pressures with staying on top of maintenance needs; and expectations for 2021.

Reid Ribble, CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), joins our podcast to share recent developments pertaining to roof coatings and roofing contractors. Topics include NRCA's new health care program for roofing contractors; market developments and new trends; how COVID-19 has shaped the industry in 2020; and potential business impacts from the U.S. elections in November.

Bob Franco, president and owner of Franco Corrosion Consulting, LLC, joins the MP Interview Series to discuss corrosion control in the oil and gas industry, as well as his new book on the topic. His book, Corrosion Control in Petroleum Production, Third Edition, which he co-authored with Tim Bieri and is being published by NACE, has been extensively updated to include the latest information on corrosion control in the industry. Franco describes the book as his “legacy document,” and it will be available later this month.

Sarah Copsey of EU-OSHA joins us to discuss the implications of COVID-19 and an aging workforce on the construction industry and beyond. In this episode, Copsey explains how making even small changes in your coatings company can have a huge impact on your business and workforce.