The final #FridayFact of 2025 is here — with a twist 🎊 As we close out the year, we want to hear from you. What’s the most interesting or unexpected thing you learned this year about corrosion, coatings, materials, or asset protection? Share it in the comments and help us end the year by learning from each other. ⤵️ Corrosion never stops teaching us something new, from how materials perform in extreme environments to how coatings extend asset life and how smart design and maintenance choices pr

#FridayFact | Corrosion Below the Pavement 🚘 Parking structures face constant attack from road salts, moisture, and vehicle exhaust. These elements seep into concrete, corroding reinforcing steel inside. If unchecked, spalling concrete and weakened beams can make garages unsafe. That’s why engineers use high-performance coatings, sealants, and inspection cycles to extend service life. Next time you park downtown, thank corrosion prevention for keeping the ceiling overhead. #FridayFact #Infrastr

From industrial steel to challenging roof projects, the crews in the coatings industry do the work that makes a difference. They solve problems, overcome setbacks, and deliver top-quality results. The CoatingsPro Contractor Awards are your chance to put these unsung heroes in the spotlight. Nominate today and let their work be recognized and celebrated! Enter now → https://ow.ly/IMj550XkWgF | Association for Materials Protection and Performance

#FridayFact | Even Your Wallet Fights Corrosion The metallic chip in your credit card is vulnerable to sweat, humidity, and even pocket lint. Without protective coatings and material engineering, chips would corrode before cards ever expired. Corrosion prevention doesn’t just protect infrastructure—it keeps commerce flowing billions of times a day. #AMPP #Coatings #EverydayTech #MaterialsScience | Association for Materials Protection and Performance

As we close 2025, let’s take a moment to celebrate something truly historic. 🎉 This year, seven professionals from around the world stepped into a role that had never existed before — becoming the first-ever AMPP Ambassadors and proudly representing the Association for Materials Protection and Performance, our members, and the industries we serve on a global stage. Please join us in recognizing: • Ahmed Asad | Pakistan • Sam Conner | USA • Nooshin Galati | USA • Dylan Goddard | Canada • Arthur