Association for Materials Protection and Performance announced that its global membership has reached 40,000, reflecting continued growth and engagement across the corrosion and protective coatings industries.

The association said the milestone highlights growing demand for technical expertise, standards and professional collaboration among members who support infrastructure protection, asset integrity and materials performance worldwide.

“Reaching 40,000 members is a powerful signal of the value this community delivers to industry and society,” said Alan Thomas, chief executive officer of AMPP. “Our members are the reason AMPP exists. By working together toward shared goals, they advance safety, reliability and performance across infrastructure systems worldwide. This milestone represents not just growth, but the collective impact our members make every day.”

AMPP reported that membership growth has been particularly strong internationally, supported by expanded chapter engagement, student participation and access to globally relevant standards, training and certification programs.

“Our members don’t just belong to AMPP—they actively shape the organization and the industry,” said Rebecca Griebe, senior director of user experience at AMPP. “From developing standards and serving as instructors and volunteers to mentoring students and sharing field expertise, members are at the center of everything we do. Their daily work strengthens asset integrity, improves performance and elevates professional practice worldwide.”

AMPP cited continued investment in member value and global engagement, including restored access to current AMPP standards, expanded chapter networks, member-driven conferences and the launch of the AMPP Knowledge Hub.