CCI Inspection Services Vice President Richard Fregia recently joined MineralTech Gulf Coast Abrasives, LLC and Strategic Surface Solutions for a round of real-world abrasive performance testing and product evaluation.

The evaluation focused on understanding how different abrasive materials perform across various substrates, application methods, and operating conditions. This type of hands-on testing provides valuable insight for contractors, manufacturers, and asset owners working to make informed decisions before coating and surface preparation work begins in the field.

Richard’s participation reflects the depth of practical experience CCI brings to inspection, QA/QC, and corrosion-control projects. Richard’s technical perspective is supported by several advanced AMPP/NACE credentials, including CIP Level 3 with Peer Review, Bridge Specialty, Nuclear Power Plant Specialty, Coating Survey, and Internal Pipeline certifications.

At CCI Inspection Services, this hands-on approach is central to the company’s work. Whether supporting abrasive performance testing, coating inspections, surface preparation verification, or project QA/QC, CCI helps ensure specifications are understood, documented, and achieved before work moves forward.

“We believe strong inspection starts before the coating is ever applied,” said Richard Fregia, Vice President of CCI Inspection Services. “Product evaluations like this help teams make better decisions upfront, reduce uncertainty in the field, and support better long-term outcomes for the owner.”

CCI appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with MineralTech Gulf Coast Abrasives and Strategic Surface Solutions on this latest round of testing and looks forward to supporting future evaluation, inspection, and corrosion-control work across the industry.

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