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5 Quick Facts About Corrosion (And Why They Matter) ⤵️ Corrosion isn’t just surface rust — it’s a complex, ongoing process that affects assets from day one. 1️⃣ Corrosion starts immediately. The moment a material is exposed to its environment, corrosion mechanisms can begin, depending on design and conditions. 2️⃣ “Stainless” doesn’t mean corrosion-proof. In environments like marine or high-chloride conditions, even stainless steel can pit or crack. 3️⃣ Most corrosion happens out of sight. Under

Corrosion doesn’t just affect aging infrastructure. It impacts brand-new assets, too. Without proper surface preparation, coating selection, and inspection, corrosion can begin as soon as a structure is exposed to moisture, chlorides, or industrial pollutants. Protection isn’t reactive. It starts at design, continues through construction, and depends on qualified professionals applying standards-based practices at every stage. Corrosion prevention is a lifecycle strategy, not a repair strategy.

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Protective coatings are often mistaken for “just paint,” but their role goes far beyond appearance. In reality, protective coatings are engineered systems designed to combat corrosion, manage chemical exposure, and protect substrates in some of the world’s harshest environments. From offshore structures and pipelines to bridges, tanks, and industrial facilities, the right coating system acts as a critical line of defense between materials and the elements that degrade them. When properly specifi

🎙️ In this podcast clip, Jennifer Merck explains why the Association for Materials Protection and Performance stepped up to lead the Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum and why the timing couldn’t be more critical. From fleet readiness and infrastructure demands to workforce shortages, evolving standards, and growing regulatory expectations, coating contractors are at the center of it all. This forum was created to give contractors a dedicated space to share real-world challenges, lessons learne