PPG (NYSE: PPG) today presented its latest innovations to the media at its manufacturing and research and development (R&D) facility in Amsterdam. The event showcased advancements in three key areas – sustainability, efficiency and mobility – reflecting the company’s goals that enable its customers to reduce costs, lower their environmental footprint and promote the global shift to vehicles electrical (VE).
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PPG showcased its latest innovations to media at its production and research and development facility in Amsterdam on May 20. The event focused on advancements in three key areas – sustainability, efficiency and mobility – reflecting the company’s goals of helping customers lower costs, reduce their environmental footprint and support the global shift to electric vehicles. (Photo: BusinessWire)
Recent PPG innovations featured at the event include:
PPG CORACHAR® EV battery fire protection coatings reduce weight, increase battery performance and ensure passenger and first responder safety in the event of a fire.
PPG ENVIROCRON™ LUM powder coating is the first-ever retroreflective commercial powder coating. The coating returns light to its source with minimal scattering, allowing objects such as bicycles and road barriers to appear brighter at night.
With the PPG MAVIS™ digital color styling platform, automotive designers dramatically speed up the process of creating new colors and effects for their latest vehicles using exceptionally realistic three-dimensional modeling.
PPG SOLARON BLUE PROTECTION™ UV+ blocking technology provides enhanced, long-lasting protection for aircraft windows against exposure to ultraviolet and high-energy visible blue light, helping to address a major concern in the aviation industry.
The PPG SPRAYMASTER™ System is a revolutionary handheld sprayer specifically designed for exterior woodwork. Up to 50% faster than brush/roller application, this solution provides fast drying and excellent opacity in one coat.
PPG SIGMAGLIDE™ 1290 Silicone Marine Coating prevents fouling species from attaching to a vessel without the use of biocides. Its slippery surface also reduces energy demand by up to 20%, helping the shipping industry achieve key sustainability goals.
The PPG MOONWALK® System is an automated finish paint mixing system that saves time, reduces waste and transforms the finish mixing room into a clean and safe environment.
PPG iSENSE™ exterior canister coatings protect canisters from damage and provide sensory surface effects, such as a textured feel or visual effects like matte and satin. This allows brands to produce unique designs, which improves product differentiation on the shelves.
PPG’s LIGHT & EASY™ exterior masonry coatings help alleviate the problems faced by painters who have to handle heavy cans. They reduce paint weight by up to 30% compared to standard coatings while delivering the same performance.
“∘Showcasing our latest advancements is a great privilege∘,” said Roald Johannsen, PPG vice president, Automotive Coatings, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Our R&D expertise is recognized, with our sales of new products accounting for 24% of our total sales in 2021. Additionally, 38% of our sales this year were related to products with a sustainability benefit. »
PPG is focused on product innovations that promote its 2025 sustainability goals, including improving safety, reducing energy consumption and minimizing waste throughout the value chain. To learn more about PPG’s sustainability efforts, visit sustainability.ppg.com.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®
At PPG (NYSE: PPG), we are dedicated every day to developing and delivering the specialty paints, coatings and materials our customers have trusted for nearly 140 years. Passionate about creativity, we work closely with our clients to solve their biggest challenges to find the right path forward. From our headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 75 countries, and had net sales of $16.8 billion in 2021. We serve customers in the construction, consumer products , industry, transport and after-sales. For more information, visit www.ppg.com.
We protect and beautify the world, iSense, MaVis and Solaron Blue Protection are trademarks and CoraChar, Moonwalk and the P.P.G. logo are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
Sigmaglide is a trademark and PPG Spray Master is a registered trademark of PPG Coatings Nederland BV
Light & Easy is a registered trademark of PPG Architectural Coatings – France.
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