As the threat of mold and corrosion creeps in, researchers from the U.S. Army’s Engineer Research and Development Center and its Construction Engineering Research Laboratory are offering their expertise to provide the care and maintenance needed for these shelters.

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and its Master Painters Institute (MPI) subsidiary recently announced a series of 2025 award recipients. Many will be honored at AMPP’s upcoming annual conference and exposition in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Meghan Barrera, business director for the Allied Products refinishing brand at paints and coatings manufacturer PPG, explains how she and her team are working to develop practical solutions that help body shops grapple with technician shortages, higher productivity expectations, and a growing need for sustainable practices.