AMPPlify Update May 2024

AMPP News: Advocacy in Action at Advocacy Day 2024 We're actively participating in Advocacy Day 2024, meeting with members of Congress to advocate for crucial legislation impacting our industry. Follow our journey with #AMPPAdvocacy24 as we push for initiatives like the Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act and the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act.

AMPP Insights: Global Expansion AMPP continues to grow, adding six new chapters in just five months, bringing our total to over 100 chapters worldwide. These local hubs are essential for knowledge-sharing, networking, and professional development.

AMPP Member Moments: Launch of AMPP's Guatemala Chapter On April 18, industry experts gathered to establish AMPP's newest chapter in Guatemala. Congratulations to the new chapter officers and our newest corporate member, Grupo IMADE Oficial.

AMPP Tech: This Month's Technical Content

• Engineers Retrofit Offshore Platforms
• Addressing Workforce Challenges with Training and Robotics
• Managing Aging Physical Systems: A Corrosion Perspective
• Industrial Coating Application (ICA) Training Program
• Amir Eliezer on Board Transition and Beyond
• Stone Wool Insulation with Built-In Corrosion Inhibitor

AMPP Depth: Kickstart Your Certification Journey Our AMPP Exam Preparation Guides are designed to align with specific exam requirements, providing essential tools for effective study. Explore our new Exam Preparation Guides page on ampp.org for comprehensive resources.

AMPP Events: Join Us at Featured Events

• AMPP Gulf Coast Conference: August 5-7, 2024, Houston, TX
• AMPP Eastern Conference: October 14-16, 2024, Abstracts due by June 1
• AMPP Western Conference: November 4-6, 2024, Abstracts due by June 14
• AMPP 2025 Abstract Submission Postponed for System Enhancements

AMPP Career Center: Job Opportunities

• Specialist, Standards Operations (Remote)
• Specialist, Conference Program (Optional Work From Home)
• Specialist, Marketing (Hybrid)

Explore more job opportunities in the newsletter.

AMPP Store: Share Your Expertise Publish your expertise in a new book or help update a legacy AMPP book. We support our authors from submission to publication.

AMPP Standards: New and Reaffirmed Standards

• Reaffirmed: NACE SP0199-2024
• New: AMPP SP21543-2024, AMPP Guide 21555-2024

AMPP Government Affairs: Stay Informed Sign up for AMPP Government Affairs Alerts to receive early updates on developments impacting our industry and resources for effective advocacy.

AMPP Around the World: Upcoming Events

• MegaRust: May 21-23, 2024, San Diego, CA
• AMPP Italy Chapter Conference: June 9-11, 2024, Genova, Italy

AMPP In Memoriam: Honoring Our Members We remember and honor the contributions of Troy "Gordon" Rankin, a pioneer in materials protection and performance.

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