NACE International Podcasts

Troy Rankin, president of Farwest Corrosion Control Co. (Downey, California, USA), explores the lessons learned from COVID-19 for the corrosion industry, as well as the role of oil prices in a potential recovery. Farwest, which is now offering free technical consultations for cathodic protection (CP) and corrosion control services, also shares its outlook for the remainder of 2020 and what to watch for in the months ahead.

SpeedCove President Doug Standal joins CoatingsPro’s podcast series regarding COVID-19 to share with us how business in the resinous flooring world has changed over the past few weeks. SpeedCove is a small business and has been working globally from their offices in California — even before the pandemic — and he’s able to offer examples of what they’re doing virtually in the food and beverage, health care, and other industries. Tune in, and be sure to share your #coatingspropride! For more information, contact: SpeedCove, www.speedcove.com Editor's note: Listen to all of the other interviews in CoatingsPro's COVID-19 podcast series.

Executives from Mobiltex (Calgary, Alberta, Canada), which provides cathodic protection monitoring for corrosion detection across numerous North American pipelines, join Tuesday's podcast to discuss business during COVID-19. CEO Marc Bracken and Product Manager Will Maize speak with our Ben DuBose about lessons learned from the pandemic, as well as how remote monitoring technologies are now more important than ever for many operators. For more details on the company, visit www.mobiltex.com. Additional information on their solutions is available by registering for the upcoming Mobiltex webcast with MP.

John Glass, vice president of sales for Amcorr Products and Services, joins the NACE Publications podcast series on COVID-19 to discuss how the company’s maintaining support for in-field workers during the pandemic.  In the podcast, Glass shares some thoughts on how the pandemic may change the industry moving forward, including the use of virtual tools for troubleshooting problems in the field in real-time. The company, based out of San Antonio, Texas, has been implementing parameters to their newer and bigger facility. More information is available at Amcorr's website, www.amcorrusa.com.

Larry Sloan, CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), explains strategies that businesses in the corrosion control, protective coatings, and construction industries can utilize to reopen safely amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Sloan also touches on unique considerations for small business owners. Further guidance from AIHA on reopening safely is available at their newly created website, backtoworksafely.org.

Jason Weber, Inside Sales and Marketing associate at Air Equipment and Repair, has been around the coatings industry his entire life and has been at his family’s company since 2010.  In Wednesday's podcast, he shares some of the challenges that those working from home right now might also be experiencing, as well as some tips and tricks that coatings and spray polyurethane foam (SPF) contractors might be able to use in the field.  Jason previously had CoatingsPro Magazine Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Chizik on his podcast, and it was great to connect with him again here.

Former FBI Special Agent and Cyber Security Task Force member John Iannarelli joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to discuss what to watch for as the COVID-19 pandemic boosts cyber scams. Just as good personal hygiene can help in our fight against the novel coronavirus, Iannarelli offers tips on on how to utilize sensible ‘cyber hygiene’ to avoid viruses of the computer world. In this CoatingsPro article, Iannarelli offers a set of specific guidelines applicable to the current crisis and well beyond. John elaborates on that advice in Monday's podcast, and further information is available at his website, fbijohn.com. Tune in!

Greg Martin, vice president of product strategy and development at MSA Safety, discusses respiratory protection in the times of COVID-19. MSA Safety has been involved in the personal protective equipment (PPE) world for 100+ years, and they’ve been actively supporting the health care and industrial industries during this time. Martin shares the company’s plans for other PPE product lines for 2020, including their fall protection, and gives information from their Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, headquarters and beyond. Tune in!

Pam Nicoletti, Director of Education at NACE International and Melanie Diaz, Senior Manager of Education Business Development, join the podcast to discuss NACE’s new virtual education offerings and the early feedback from students. More information on the programs is available at nace.org/education.

Jerry Lastovica, CEO of gasket and sealing solutions provider Flexitallic, joins the MP Interview Series to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting his company in 2020.  Topics discussed on the podcast include Flexitallic's launch of new isolation gaskets; the company's recent initiative to provide a barrier system to protect the City of Houston's COVID-19 testing laboratory; and the impact of lower oil prices on the corrosion control industry. Given the downturn in the oil market, Lastovica also speaks to the importance of business diversification in other key industries.

Tats Nakagawa, COO and co-founder of Castagra, has been sharing insights and collaborating in the digital space for some time now. Not only has he been sharing information on his social media platforms but he also hosts his own podcast on the building materials and coatings industry. He shares some of his tips and tricks, opportunities, and considerations with CoatingsPro readers. Check out our latest podcast and show your #CoatingsProPride:

In keeping with the company’s track record to give back to the community during times of crisis, KEEN Footwear implemented a program during COVID-19 called “Together We Can Help” that sent 100,000 pairs of shoes — about $10,000,000 — to workers on the front lines and families at home. Chris Heffernan, senior vice president and general manager for KEEN Utility and KEEN Outdoor, shared with CoatingsPro his views on how personal protective equipment (PPE) may change and what KEEN is doing to continue supporting the industry.

Water and wastewater coatings manufacturer Epoxytec is repurposing portions of its Florida facility to produce hand sanitizer to meet rising demand amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Michael Caputi and Silvia Caputi, president and vice president at Epoxytec, join our podcast to share how their new initiative is going. They also give us an update on what they're hearing from customers and clients as it pertains to their core business and the timeline of a market recovery.

Davies Hood, president at Induron Protective Coatings, and Mark Ragsdale, maintenance manager at the Great Lakes Water Authority, joined Friday's podcast for a roundtable discussion. Topics include how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing business and day-to-day life for coatings suppliers, as well as the impact on water and wastewater projects in the field. Hood and Ragsdale also explore the path forward for the industry and the role of government measures in aiding the recovery — led by an emphasis on small businesses.

Mark Cadle, director of services with corrosion control solutions company MESA Products, joins the Materials Performance (MP) Interview Series. Topics include how COVID-19 is impacting his business, as well as the optimal path forward for the corrosion industry. After writing a recent paper entitled “Leading in a Time of Crisis,” Cadle elaborates on the appropriate leadership strategies that he believes are necessary for the industry at this time. Cadle has worked in the cathodic protection (CP) industry for over 30 years and holds several NACE certifications, and one of his primary career focuses has been the development of corrosion control techniques for aboveground storage tanks.

Though Bullard manufactures a wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE) frequently used by coatings contractors, the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting the company to shift its focus to the health care industry and its need for powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR). Mitch Kiser, global product manager for industrial respiratory protection at Bullard, joins the CoatingsPro interview series to discuss what the coronavirus has meant for his business.  Kiser also tells us the feedback he's heard from the company's traditional clients, like the construction industry, and what might come next as the economic fallout continues. 

In this episode, NACE Western Area Director and Project Engineer for Tinnea & Associates, LLC, Ryan Tinnea, talks about his experiences working with aquaria, challenges he has faced, and the two most common mistakes he sees in his work. Tinnea also offers advice on how aquaria can save money and actions the attractions industry can take to increase safety for visitors and extend the life of assets. Brought to you by: NACE International

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to examine the legal implications of COVID-19 for businesses involved with the construction industry. Topics include feedback he’s heard from the market, as well as resources available to navigate the coronavirus crisis in the weeks and months ahead.

Chris Tiernay, president and chief operating officer of coatings manufacturer Carboline, explores how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the short-term outlook for his company and the industry. Tiernay discusses important leadership steps and lessons learned during the crisis, as well as the role of government bills and oil prices in the potential recovery.

In a roundtable discussion, NACE International CEO Bob Chalker and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Executive Director Bill Worms address the potential combination of the two organizations. With voting now underway among members of both organizations and continuing until April 17, the leaders of NACE and SSPC explain the challenges and opportunities of a combined association. Tune in!