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SUMMARY:Register Now for the Coating Society of the Houston Area October Lunch Meeting – Oct 1, 2026 – La Porte, TX
DESCRIPTION:Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 11:00 AM\nThe Monument Inn\n4406 Independence Pkwy\nLa Porte, TX 77571\nJoin the Coating Society of Houston for its October lunch meeting featuring Matt Mechler, Coatings SME for Shell Midstream. With more than 25 years of experience across the coatings industry, Matt will share an asset owner’s perspective on what coatings systems need to deliver beyond the initial specification.\nFrom Specification to Service Life: What Asset Owners Really Expect from a Coatings System\nMatt’s career spans more than two decades across the applicator, owner, and inspection sides of the coatings industry, giving him a broad understanding of how coating decisions translate into real-world performance. His presentation will examine the factors that can influence a coatings system’s effectiveness, durability, and expected service life.\nAbout Matt Mechler\nMatt has more than 25 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, with expertise in corrosion mitigation, coatings, technical assurance, project execution, and regulatory readiness. At Shell Midstream, he led the company’s onshore exterior corrosion mitigation program across multiple U.S. locations and provided technical support for coatings and corrosion projects.\nHe also led Shell Midstream’s CUI program, collaborating with coating manufacturers, contractors, and internal teams to develop practical, fit-for-purpose solutions. Matt is an AMPP Senior Certified Coatings Inspector and holds NACE/AMPP certifications covering coatings inspection, corrosion, and cathodic protection. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University.\nBring a colleague or friend and join fellow coatings professionals for lunch, conversation, and an opportunity to hear insights from someone with experience across multiple sides of the industry.\n
URL:https://downstreamcalendar.com/events/register-now-for-the-coating-society-of-the-houston-area-october-lunch-meeting-oct-1-2026-la-porte-tx/
CATEGORIES:2026 Oil and Gas Downstream Events Calendar,Houston Events in Oil and Gas
LOCATION:4406 Independence Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571
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