CoatingsPRO Magazine

As the global authority in materials protection and performance, AMPP recently hosted its 2024 Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. This event brought a significant opportunity for professionals in the corrosion control and protective coatings fields to influence legislation while promoting sustainable practices within critical infrastructure sectors.

Upon walking into the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, visitors are greeted by natural light coming through two huge skylights in the atrium. Each skylight is of impressive size, and after about 10 years, they had both begun leaking. Recently, Newton Roofing Services was called in to remedy the situation.

Despite its utility, blasting presents significant hazards to coatings professionals, and not just from the force of the materials themselves. When left unmitigated, these hazards pose the risk of serious injuries to employees and can result in substantial legal and financial consequences for coatings industry employers.

Sam Scaturro, president of Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors, shares his insights on industry trends and keys to success. For Alpine, this includes an emphasis on safer and sustainable practices, as well as developing its workforce and communicating with clients.