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If you are in sales or marketing at a galvanizing company, ThinkZinc is the one event designed specifically for you — an...
06/18/2026

If you are in sales or marketing at a galvanizing company, ThinkZinc is the one event designed specifically for you — and the Early Bird deadline is June 30.
ThinkZinc 2026 runs August 18–20 and brings together AGA member sales and marketing teams for three days of focused education, interactive sessions, and genuine networking across the galvanizing industry. You walk away with contacts, ideas, and knowledge you can put to work immediately.
Register early and get the best rate. This event is open to AGA members only — visit the link below for all the details.
🔗 https://bit.ly/49PwJSt

The SSSBA and AGA Summer Bridge Series is past the halfway mark — and three great sessions are still to come.If you have...
06/16/2026

The SSSBA and AGA Summer Bridge Series is past the halfway mark — and three great sessions are still to come.
If you have been following along, you already know this series has been delivering exactly what it promised: real projects, real perspectives, and practical takeaways you can actually use. The final three sessions on June 18, 23, and 25 cover bridge design simplification tools, duplex coating protection strategies, and more galvanized steel case studies from across the industry.
All sessions are 1:00–2:00 PM ET. The full series qualifies for 6.0 LU/PDH credits through AIA and RCEP — attend all six and your certificate will be issued after the final session on June 25.
Haven't registered yet? It's not too late.
🔗 https://bit.ly/43PyX0B

WiG Works is back with another practical, knowledge-focused session — and this month the topic is material rigging.On Ju...
06/15/2026

WiG Works is back with another practical, knowledge-focused session — and this month the topic is material rigging.
On June 24, AGA Technical Director Alana Fossa will lead a virtual session on Microsoft Teams walking through material rigging in the context of hot-dip galvanizing. Alana brings a level of technical depth and real-world experience that makes this WiG Works session worth carving time out of your schedule for.
Women in Galvanizing was built on the idea that shared knowledge makes the whole industry stronger — and sessions like this one are exactly what that looks like in practice. This event is open to AGA members.
Reach out to Melissa Lindsley to join the WiG community or learn more: https://bit.ly/4ohtCsm

Bridge engineers, owners, fabricators, and contractors — this summer series is for you.The SSSBA and AGA are launching S...
06/11/2026

Bridge engineers, owners, fabricators, and contractors — this summer series is for you.
The SSSBA and AGA are launching Steel Bridges — Beyond the Textbook on June 9, a six-part webinar series running every Tuesday and Thursday through June 25 at 1:00 PM ET.
Each session is built around real projects and practical lessons — covering short span bridge economics, galvanized coating performance, duplex systems, design simplification tools, and bridge preservation strategies. Speakers include engineers, fabricators, contractors, and industry specialists with hands-on experience delivering steel bridge projects.
The full series is accredited by AIA and RCEP for 6.0 LU/PDH credit hours. You need to attend all six to receive your certificate.
Sessions run June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 25 — all at 1:00 PM ET.
Register at the link below.
🔗 https://bit.ly/43PyX0B

Last week the AGA team traded spreadsheets for bomb defusal and headed to Beat the Bomb Denver for an afternoon of team ...
06/09/2026

Last week the AGA team traded spreadsheets for bomb defusal and headed to Beat the Bomb Denver for an afternoon of team building.
Safe to say no one is quitting their day job to become a bomb technician — but a great time was had by all. A big thank you to everyone who came out, and to those who couldn't make it this time, we are already planning the next one.

Over 130 years ago, the Park Avenue Viaduct was built to carry trains through upper Manhattan. Today, it moves 220,000 M...
06/08/2026

Over 130 years ago, the Park Avenue Viaduct was built to carry trains through upper Manhattan. Today, it moves 220,000 Metro-North commuters every single weekday. And last year, Phase 1 of its replacement was completed — ahead of schedule, under budget, and with trains running throughout.
That's not a small achievement. Halmar International installed 128 new prefabricated bridge sections over 19 weekend outages, using three massive 200-ton gantries spanning Park Avenue to remove old steel and set new units into place — all while keeping Metro-North service operational on adjacent tracks.
For the coating, the team needed something that could stand up to a demanding urban environment for decades while also satisfying the New York State Historic Preservation Office's requirements for the structure's historic character. Hot-dip galvanizing met both. SHPO approved it as compatible with the viaduct's original 1890s appearance, and it delivers the long-term corrosion protection and reduced maintenance that a structure of this scale demands.
51 months ahead of schedule. $93 million under budget. 4,680 tons of galvanized steel.
We are proud to recognize this project as a 2026 AGA Excellence Award winner.
https://bit.ly/3PC4iRd

Some structures are built to last. The Light Chamber at the Denver Judicial Center is one of them.Fifteen years after in...
06/04/2026

Some structures are built to last. The Light Chamber at the Denver Judicial Center is one of them.
Fifteen years after installation, this galvanized steel sculpture by artist Dennis Oppenheim continues to stand strong at the corner of Colfax and Elati — through high-altitude sun, temperature swings, spring snows, and windblown grit. Routine inspections confirm the coating is sound across every edge, seam, and connection. No rust. No peeling. Just the steady, quiet performance of hot-dip galvanizing doing exactly what it was designed to do.
Beyond the technical story, the Light Chamber has become part of Denver's civic fabric — a meeting point for visitors and jurors, a landmark for public art tours, and after dark, a softly glowing beacon that reminds passersby that public space belongs to everyone.
We are proud to recognize it as a 2026 AGA Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
https://bit.ly/4voTJjE

There's a reason engineers and specifiers keep coming back to duplex systems.When hot-dip galvanized steel is paired wit...
06/02/2026

There's a reason engineers and specifiers keep coming back to duplex systems.
When hot-dip galvanized steel is paired with paint or powder coating, the two don't just stack on top of each other — they work together. The zinc layer acts as a built-in primer and protective barrier, extending the life of the coating above it by at least 50%. The result is a system that can outlast either coating used alone by 1.5 to 2.3 times.
In real terms, a 10-year paint system over a 70-year HDG system could give you 120 to 184 years of protection. And when the paint eventually weathers, the zinc underneath needs very little surface prep before recoating — which saves significant time and money over the life of a structure.
Duplex systems are also used for safety markings on tall structures, color coding in industrial facilities, and aesthetic matching on architectural projects. The applications are broad, and the benefits are consistent.
For anyone specifying or applying a duplex system, surface preparation is critical — ASTM D6386 covers paint and ASTM D7803 covers powder coating, with guidance based on the age and condition of the galvanized surface.
Full details in our Dr. Galv KnowledgeBase: https://bit.ly/42ZO9In

🌟 A truly deserved honor!Congratulations to Mark Mellon — the 2026 Daniel M. Hubbell Memorial Award Inductee! 🏆This awar...
05/28/2026

🌟 A truly deserved honor!
Congratulations to Mark Mellon — the 2026 Daniel M. Hubbell Memorial Award Inductee! 🏆
This award recognizes Mark's passionate and selfless dedication to promoting the growth of the hot-dip galvanizing industry, and his outstanding service to the AGA's mission and principles.
Mark, your impact on this industry and this association is immeasurable. Thank you for everything you do!
Help us celebrate — drop a 👏 in the comments!
🔗 https://bit.ly/48Q3oXH

El Galvanizado por Inmersión en Caliente (GIC) ya no es solo una opción técnica—es una decisión estratégica para la infr...
05/27/2026

El Galvanizado por Inmersión en Caliente (GIC) ya no es solo una opción técnica—es una decisión estratégica para la infraestructura moderna en Latinoamérica.

Por primera vez, la AGA está ampliando su alcance en la región con un objetivo claro: apoyar a los galvanizadores de todo el continente, especificadores, educar al mercado y desarrollar nuevos sectores.

Esto incluye:
• Impulsar aplicaciones clave como puentes, infraestructura energética (CES) y acero de refuerzo
• Proveer recursos técnicos, capacitación y guías en español accesibles para quienes requieren tomar una decisión informada
• Ofrecer apoyo y experiencia basados en más de 100 años de evidencia real del GIC

Además, AGA está participando activamente en eventos presenciales, conectando con quienes toman las decisiones, propietarios de proyectos, entidades gubernamentales y nuevos profesionales (entre otros).
El enfoque es claro:
llevar conocimiento técnico, entrar en nuevos mercados, adoptar al GIC como la solución para fortalecer la infraestructura a largo plazo en todo el continente Americano.

Como se destaca en la publicación reciente, el galvanizado hoy se evalúa no por su costo inicial, sino por el valor que aporta durante todo el ciclo de vida de la infraestructura .

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