CoatingsPro Interview Series

This roundtable conversation with leaders from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) explores the vital role of certifications in industrial painting, as well as areas in which a trained and certified workforce can boost the coatings industry.

Topics include modern project requirements, certifications, and the industry’s future; QP contractor requirements; how contractor accreditation can help ensure quality and protect investments; and the IUPAT’s important role in raising the bar for industry standards.

From February 3-4, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is hosting its inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum. With a goal of serving members and the industry, CoatingsPro is a member magazine of AMPP.

To share the latest event information along with insight on maritime trends and workforce development, this roundtable podcast features Jennifer Merck of AMPP; Anthony Manglona of Precise Systems; and Cassandra Frisby of Newport News Shipbuilding. Tune in!

David V. Revay, an AMPP-certified professional and founder of Revay Coating Consultants, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, recently introduced “The Paint Father” as an innovative YouTube and TikTok video channel.

After 13 years of consulting and inspections work, as well as serving as an expert witness for many coatings-related legal cases, the 36-year-old now hopes to inspire and equip the next generation of inspectors. In this interview, Revay speaks with CoatingsPro Magazine regarding his unique career journey; industry trends; and his goals for the future.

Revay contends that a five-day CIP Level 1 (AMPP’s Coating Inspector Program) certification course in January 2012 changed the trajectory of his life and led to him finding a deep passion for this line of work. Through these platforms, he hopes to make a similarly quick impact on today’s young minds.

This episode introduces readers to Lisa Sciortino, the new Managing Editor of CoatingsPro Magazine. Topics include her career background and what makes her a good fit for the role; opportunities for industry leaders to become more involved with the magazine; and how CoatingsPro aims to help contractors and other industry professionals do their jobs better, both now and into the future.

Dennis Karnstein and Brian Carson are top executives at Pittsburgh Paints Co., a leading North American producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants.

In this conversation with CoatingsPro Magazine, Karnstein and Carson address marketplace trends in late 2025 and entering 2026; making coatings more user-friendly for applicators; the group’s unique service model and its new opportunities as a privately owned company; and more.

A new set calculator on the Enverge.App is designed to provide contractors with a quick, mobile tool displaying instant estimates for how many spray foam sets a project will need, as well as built-in calculators for circles, triangles, and corrugated metal.

Ryan Decker, spray foam brand manager for Enverge, chats with CoatingsPro Magazine regarding the importance of digital integration for contractors and applicators; feedback from early adopters of these technologies; marketplace trends in the industry; and more.

Pamela Novak, vice president of finance and HR at JetRock, joins this sponsored episode of the CoatingsPro Interview Series. Discussion topics include what makes JetRock stand out among flooring options in the commercial business sector; the company’s unique value proposition; installation challenges, opportunities, and training resources; and much more.

In this sponsored episode, experts from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) explore how new and emerging technologies are transforming the industrial coating marketplace.

Featuring insights from Don McClain, Andrew Croll, and Ken Seal, topics include the impact of new technologies and tools; optimal strategies for training, workforce development, and quality control; future trends to watch for; and the role of organizations such as IUPAT and AMPP in supporting the industry and advocating for its workforce.

Davies Hood, President and Owner of Induron Protective Coatings, shares his insight on marketplace trends; innovations within the industry; and feedback from clients and end users. Those innovations include Induron’s new Perma-Clean 100 SL, which was designed to offer the benefits of thick-film barrier protection without requiring complex plural-component spray equipment.

In “Exhibitor Spotlight” interviews at the flagship AMPP 2025 show in Nashville, we spoke with several industry experts regarding new products and services to address modern challenges for protective coatings professionals. This mini-episode features experts from from Best-Tec and Sauereisen.