Vanessa Gilbert

Vanessa Gilbert served as Marketing Manager at ZERUST® for more than a decade, where she played a key role in shaping the company’s global brand strategy and executing integrated marketing initiatives across digital platforms, trade shows, and product marketing.

During her time at ZERUST®, Vanessa led numerous product launches and marketing campaigns that supported the growth of the company’s corrosion prevention portfolio, including Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging, rust preventative coatings, and corrosion management solutions. She worked closely with sales teams, technical experts, and international partners to ensure consistent messaging and effective market positioning across diverse industries and regions.

Vanessa was instrumental in strengthening communication with distributors and customers, helping to improve engagement, brand awareness, and overall market reach. Her efforts contributed to expanding ZERUST®’s presence in key industries such as manufacturing, transportation, and industrial supply chains, where corrosion prevention plays a critical role in protecting valuable assets and maintaining operational reliability.

With a strong understanding of both technical products and customer needs, Vanessa helped bridge the gap between product innovation and market adoption. Her work focused on delivering clear, value-driven messaging that highlighted the performance, reliability, and long-term benefits of ZERUST® solutions.

Although Vanessa has since moved on from ZERUST®, her contributions left a lasting impact on the company’s marketing strategy and global growth. Her work continues to influence how ZERUST® communicates its value and supports customers in implementing effective corrosion prevention solutions.

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Articles by Vanessa Gilbert

chelating rust remover

6 Straight Forward Steps to Get Rust Under Control

Posted on November 2, 2018
Opening a container and discovering corrosion on metal parts is frustrating. It leads to rework, missed deadlines, warranty claims, and strained supplier relationships. If you are trying to get rust under control, the first step is identifying where corrosion begins. Corrosion rarely has one single cause. Instead, it often results from a combination of handling
rolls of ZERUST VCI poly film in original packaging

5 Best Practices for VCI Storage and VCI Packaging Storage

Posted on November 1, 2018
Do you currently use Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor packaging to protect metals from corrosion? Are you wondering about the best way to manage VCI storage, such as rolls of poly sheeting or VCI gusset bags, before use? Because VCI products are designed to diffuse protective chemistry into enclosed spaces, proper VCI Packaging Storage is critical. The
metal part coated with rust preventative oil during manufacturing

RP Oils or VCIs: Which Protection Method is Best for Me?

Posted on October 31, 2018
When evaluating corrosion protection options, one of the most common questions engineers and operations teams ask is: RP Oils or VCIs? Which protection method is best for my application? Both methods are widely used across manufacturing, metalworking, and export packaging environments. However, choosing between RP oils or VCIs depends on your process, performance expectations, handling requirements,
industrial shipping yard with stored equipment and containers

Is There a Rust Season or is it Open Season for Rust?

Posted on October 30, 2018
When you mention the words “rust season” to someone in the metalworking industry, you may get a dry smile. Their immediate answer is typically summer, when high heat and humidity create the perfect conditions for corrosion. Unfortunately, that answer is usually quickly followed by reasons why their metals can corrode the rest of the year.
graph showing estimated cost of corrosion across industries in the United States

What Does Corrosion Really Cost You and The Environment?

Posted on October 29, 2018
Corrosion does more than damage metal. It silently increases operational costs, wastes energy, consumes natural resources, and negatively impacts the corrosion environment around us. When equipment fails due to corrosion, companies often focus on repair costs. But the true cost includes environmental impact, energy use, safety risks, and the long-term consequences of operating in an
metal parts stretch wrapped with ZERUST corrosion protection packaging film

What is the Difference Between VCI Shrink and VCI Stretch Wrap?

Posted on October 26, 2018
When protecting metal parts for shipment or storage, choosing the right packaging matters. Two commonly used options are VCI shrink wrap and VCI stretch wrap. While both contain Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) technology, they serve different purposes. If you’re unsure whether VCI shrink wrap or VCI stretch film is right for your application, this guide
When to Use VCI Diffusers with VCI Packaging

Corrosion Prevention: When to Use VCI Diffusers with VCI Packaging

Posted on October 24, 2018
When evaluating VCI diffusers with VCI packaging, many manufacturers ask: Do I need both? While VCI films, bags, and paper provide reliable corrosion protection in sealed environments, certain applications require additional vapor support. Understanding when to combine Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging and VCI diffusers can prevent rust in large enclosures, complex assemblies, electrical panels,
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