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May 2024

Addressing Workforce Challenges Through Training, Robotics

While global demand for steel is projected to continue to rise, the industry is facing a scarcity of skilled labor. In addition to training programs and skill-building initiatives, robotics technology and automation are among the areas gaining momentum as a potential solution to address these challenges.

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Podcast: Third-Party Coating Inspectors Aim to Add Value

Ryan Bingham, business development leader at third-party services provider OMC International, LLC, shares his insight regarding the value that qualified coating inspectors can have within the industry. Discussion topics include trends and common pain points from clients; how technologies and demands continue to evolve; and areas where AMPP can help companies achieve their goals while serving the broader mission.

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CoatingsPro | Coatings Industry Magazine

Addressing Workforce Challenges Through Training, Robotics

While global demand for steel is projected to continue to rise, the industry is facing a scarcity of skilled labor. In addition to training programs and skill-building initiatives, robotics technology and automation are among the areas gaining momentum as a potential solution to address these challenges.

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The Strategic Value of Onboarding: How to Engage, Retain Top Talent

An effective onboarding process goes far beyond the obligatory paperwork and orientation checklist. It is thoughtfully designed to make new employees feel valued and to lay the groundwork for an enduring bond between the employee and employer.

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Sustainable Materials at Forefront of AMPP’s 2024 Agenda

In a panel discussion, member leaders Dawn Eden and Sandy Williamson share their insights regarding materials sustainability and the latest trends in 2024. Discussion topics include new focus areas within AMPP’s Sustainability Task Force; key takeaways and insights from the 2024 conference; and what could be on the horizon as global outreach is ramped up.

Videos

Rust-Oleum: How Zinsser Primers Prepare for Professional Paint Jobs

Primers like Zinsser’s Bulls Eye 1-2-3 adhere to hard-to-paint surfaces. Choose a primer that sticks with it. For more information, click here.

BrandSafway Interviewed at AMPP Annual Conference and Expo 2024

Ben DuBose, Editor for AMPP Publications, speaks with Shannon O'Connell, Product Management Director at BrandSafway, during the AMPP Annual Conference and Expo 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Rust Oleum Interviewed at AMPP Annual Conference and Expo 2024

Stephanie Chizik, CoatingsPro Editor-in-Chief for AMPP Publications, joins Matt Preston, National Business Development Specialist at Rust-Oleum, during the AMPP Annual Conference and Expo 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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