AMPP

Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Contact Information
Ernst Toussaint
VP Civil Infrastructure
15835 Park Ten Pl, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77084
United States
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About

AMPP is a member-based global community of 42,000+ professionals in corrosion prevention and coatings, dedicated to advancing materials performance to safeguard infrastructure, industries, and communities.

We develop industry standards that have been adopted around the world and we empower the next generation of industry leaders through our membership program, training courses, certifications, publications, conferences, and webcasts. Our Coating Inspector Program (CIP) and Cathodic Protection (CP) credentials are specified globally along with our QP Contractor Accreditation Program that simplifies contractor selection for asset and facility owners.

AMPP was formed from the merger of NACE International and SSPC (The Society for Protective Coatings).

Locations

  • Houston: 15835 Park Ten Place, Houston, TX 77084
  • Pittsburgh: 800 Trumbull Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Certifications

  • Relevant Coatings Contractor Accreditations
    • QP1 – Field Coating Application
    • QP2 – Field Coating Removal
    • QP3 – Shop Coating Application
    • QP5 – Inspection Company Accreditation
    • QP6 – Contractor Metallizing
    • Qualified Product List (QPL) AB 1 Qualification Program (non-metallic abrasives)
  • Courses & Certifications for Inspectors
    • Bridge Coating Inspector (BCI) Level 1–2
    • Concrete Coating Inspector (CCI) Level 1–2
    • Coatings Inspector Program (CIP) Levels 1–3
    • Bridge Coatings Inspection Specialty
    • CIP Bridge eCourse
  • Surface Preparation and Application
    • Surface Preparation & Application:
    • Coating Application Specialist (CAS) Level 1–2
    • Certified Coating Applicator (CCA)
    • Abrasive Blaster Certification (C7)
    • Supervisor/Competent Person Training for Deleading and
    • Hazardous Coatings Removal (C3) Course
    • Lead/Hazardous Paint Removal Refresher (C5) Course
    • Spray Application Certification (C12)
    • Waterjetting Certification (C13)