AMPP

AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) is the world’s leading organization dedicated to materials protection, with a core focus on corrosion control and protective coatings. Formed through the merger of NACE International and SSPC (The Society for Protective Coatings), AMPP brings together nearly 150 years of combined technical expertise to help industries protect critical assets, extend infrastructure life, and improve safety and sustainability worldwide.

Core services

• Professional certifications: Globally recognized programs such as Coatings Inspector Program (CIP), cathodic protection, pipeline integrity, corrosion technologist, and related disciplines.
  
• Company accreditation (QP Programs): Qualification programs for contractors and companies, specified by more than 360 public and private asset owners worldwide.
  
• Standards development: Hundreds of technical standards inherited from NACE and SSPC and maintained by 27 permanent standards committees covering oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, marine, transportation, water, and defense sectors.
  
• Training and education: Classroom and online courses, technical seminars, workshops, and structured learning paths aligned with AMPP certifications.
  
• Technical publications and knowledge resources: Industry-leading publications such as Materials Performance, CoatingsPro Magazine, and CORROSION Journal, supported by a comprehensive digital Knowledge Hub.

Why choose AMPP?

• Unified global authority in corrosion control and protective coatings following the NACE–SSPC merger.
  
• Industry-wide recognition of its standards and certifications in critical industrial specifications.
  
• End-to-end value proposition: standards, individual certification, company accreditation, education, and advocacy.
  
• True global reach with offices, training centers, and more than 180 local chapters worldwide.
  
• Strong industry alignment, with active participation from major energy companies, manufacturers, and public institutions.

Key projects and sectors

• IMPACT / IMPACT PLUS Project: Landmark global study quantifying the annual cost of corrosion at approximately US$2.5 trillion, and translating research into a practical corrosion management maturity model.
  
• AMPP Annual Conference + Expo: The largest global event for corrosion and coatings professionals, attracting 5,000–6,000 attendees each year.
  
• Trusted across oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, marine, transportation, defense, and water utilities.

How AMPP Works?

1. Technical research and consensus building through expert committees.
   
2. Development and maintenance of globally adopted standards.
   
3. Training, certification, and accreditation of professionals and companies.
   
4. Knowledge dissemination via publications and international events.
   
5. Advocacy and strategic alliances to advance corrosion management worldwide.

Connect with AMPP, raise the standard of protection for your assets, and access industry-defining knowledge.