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U.S. Researchers Use New Methodology to Simulate Metal Corrosion Rates

Water molecules (shown with red oxygen atoms and white hydrogen atoms) form complex dynamic structures around dissolved metal ions, shown in green. The ease with which these structures can form or break apart often controls the rate at which metals corrode. Image by Stephen Weitzner, LLNL.

U.S. EPA Opens Grant Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water

AMPP’s Protective Coatings Workshop Puts Focus on Safety, PPE

Photo from 2022 AMPP Show Daily.

AZZ Inc. Acquires Hot-Dip Galvanizing Company

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Urges AMPP Members to Get Involved

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood spoke in a recent panel discussion with staff and member leaders of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). Image courtesy of AMPP.

Show Daily Coverage from 2022 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo

AMPP CEO Bob Chalker welcomed attendees to Sunday night’s Opening Reception.

PPG Set to Acquire Italian Powder Coatings Business

AkzoNobel Expands In-House Resin Manufacturing

Photo courtesy of AkzoNobel.

AMPP’s Diversity, Inclusion Panel Names Recipients of New Grants

OEM Group Secures Middle East Offshore Services Contract

Barry Park, OEM Group, and Olaf Grimm, Sigma.

Hempel Acquires Omani Coatings Company

Hempel acquired the coatings division of Omani conglomerate Khimji Ramdas with plans to expands its market presence in the region. Photo courtesy of Hempel.

Carboline Announces Enhancements to Wastewater Asset Protection Guide

Arkema Acquires Chinese Engineering Adhesives Company

Arkema announced the planned acquisition of hot-melt adhesives manufacturer Shanghai Zhiguan Polymer Materials. Photo courtesy of Arkema.

American Concrete Institute Issues New Repair Code

Mule-Hide Hires New Business Development Manager

Chris Schmidt (pictured) has joined Mule-Hide Products as its national business development manager. Photo courtesy of Mule-Hide Products.