Editorial, News, and Products
PCI 2024 Board of Directors and Executive Officers
PCI is grateful for these individuals who share their valuable time setting goals and making sure the institute stays on task.
PPG Opens Aerospace Application Support Center in France
The aerospace application support center aims to provide regional customers with fast product delivery.
PPG Appoints Vice President of Aerospace Coatings
Sam Millikin will succeed Daniel G. Korte as vice president, aerospace coatings at PPG.
Faster Air Drying Primer Saves Body Shops Time, Energy
PPG's DP7000 Air Dry Primer can help save time and energy in the automotive refinish market in the EMEA region.
CCAI Finishing Education Foundation Receives Grant From PPG Foundation
CCAI FEF received a grant from the PPG Foundation to support its summer camp initiative.
Ultrafiltration Membranes, Filter Elements for Improved Industrial Water Reuse
Ultrafiltration membranes help with water reuse in a variety of applications.
PPG Partners With Dutch University for Off-Road Solar Car
The Stella Terra vehicle uses PPG’s CoraChar fire protection coatings.
Matte Coating for Refinish, Industrial Aftermarkets
The low premium, low-gloss urethane protective coating is durable and flexible.
PPG Inaugurates Italian Site for Automotive Color Development
The AI-equipped facility in Quattordio, Italy, combines color development and application.
PPG Commits $5 Million to Environmental Sustainability Education
The investment focuses on empowering and educating the next generation and communities on sustainability.
PPG Appoints Finance Vice President
John Bruno, formerly vice president, investor relations at PPG, has been appointed to the role of vice president, finance.
PPG Appoints Vice President of Global Automotive Coatings
PPG has appointed Alisha Bellezza to serve as the vice president of its global automotive coatings business.
PPG, Satys Partner for Aerospace Ecoat System in France
PPG is partnering with Satys, a French industrial group active in aircraft sealing, painting and surface treatment.
PPG Invests $44 Million to Boost Global Powder Production
PPG is investing $44 million in its facilities located in the U.S. and Latin America.
PCI Names 2023 Scholarship Recipients
PCI has named the recipients of its 2023 scholarship program.
PPG Partnership Provides Funding for STEM Learning, Exploration
A partnership between PPG and AdoptAClassroom.org is helping provide and promote STEM education in 10 surrounding schools.
Joint Venture Expands PPG's Paint Film Solutions Portfolio
PPG and Entrotech Inc. have formed a joint venture that will provide paint film solutions to automotive and industrial customers.
PPG Paints, Coatings for Battery EVs Showcased at Germany Battery Show
PPG is attending The Battery Show in Stuttgart, Germany.
PPG Appoints Vice President of Procurement, CPO
Christine Camsuzou has been to appointed to the positions of vice president, procurement and chief procurement officer.
Powder Primer Series Offers High Corrosion Resistance
PPG offers a powder primer series compromised of different coatings that provide high corrosion resistance for metal substrates in different operating conditions.
Intumescent Coating Provides Up to 3 Hours of Fire Protection
PPG Steelguard 951 coating is designed to provide protection against fire and corrosion.
PCI Names 2023 Board of Directors, Executive Officers
The next individuals serving on PCI's board of directors and as executive officers have been selected.
VCS Hybrid Cup System Helps Increase Productivity
The system combines the benefits of vented hard cups and sealed liners.
PPG Appoints President, General Counsel of PPG EMEA
Pedro Serret Salvat becomes president of PPG, EMEA in addition to his role as general counsel of PPG, EMEA.
PPG Appoints Multiple Employees to Leadership Roles
PPG has appointed several employees within to new leadership positions.
Powder Coating Institute Accepting Applications for 2023 Scholarship Program
The Powder Coating Institute is accepting applications for 2023.
HTE Powder Coatings Take Coverage to the Next Level
High-transfer efficient powder coatings deliver cost, time and energy savings.
PPG Chairman, CEO Named Industrialist of the Year
The western Pennsylvania chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors presented the award to Michael McGarry.
PPG Recognized for Employee Opportunities, Career Advancement
American Opportunity Index ranks PPG #44 in the top 250 U.S. public companies.
PPG Names New President/CEO, Executive Chairman
PPG names Tim Knavish as president and CEO and Michael McGarry as executive chairman.
Curing Ecoat at Lower Temperatures
Recent innovations in ecoat technology allow for an expanded bake window to enable the curing of diverse substrates of varying thicknesses.
Updated Brand Simplifies Company's Offerings to Light Industrial Customers
Updated PPG brand seeks to simplify the company's offerings to light industrial customers through liquid coatings, powder coatings, allied products and service.
PPG's 2023 Color of the Year Expected to Influence Industrial Design
PPG expects its color, Vining Ivy, to impact industrial and consumer product design.
PPG Earns R&D 100 Awards for Antimicrobial, Antiviral Paints
The award-winning coatings from PPG continuously kill viruses and bacteria, including the virus responsible for COVID-19.
PPG Invests to Double Its Powder Coatings Production Capacity in Mexico
PPG announces it is investing $11 million to double its powder coatings production capacity at its Mexico facility. The project is slated to be completed in 2023.
PPG Appoints New Vice President and Chief Digital Officer
PPG appoints Brad Budde as its new vice president and chief digital officer. Budde officially steps into the role on Sept. 6th.
PPG, Glidden Name 2023 Color of the Year
PPG and Glidden’s color of choice is Vining Ivy, a blue-green hue that the company says can punctuate a home’s personality.
PPG Upgrades Spray Coating for Beverage Cans
PPG Innovel Pro is a high-performance acrylic coating for internal beverage spray coating.
PCI to Hold Symposium on Powder Coating Wood-Based Substrates
“Powder Coating Wood-Based Substrates: A Proven, Sustainable Solution,” will be presented on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta Georgia.
Video Podcast: The Role of Finishing in the General Supply Chain
Maria Lamorey of PPG’s Industrial Coatings division discusses the role of coatings play in today’s supply chain.
PPG Set to Expand Commitment to Sustainability Goals
PPG has an existing goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 15% by 2025 from a 2017 baseline, reportedly achieving a 9.7% reduction in 2021.
PPG Launches Retroreflective Powder Coating With Lyft
PPG has partnered with Lyft to deliver a retroreflective powder coating for e-bikes to increase cyclist visibility. The company also recently showcased a number of new innovations at its R&D facility in Amsterdam.
PPG’s Diane Kappas Named 2022 Woman of Influence
Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, Global Sustainability, has been recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times.
PPG Launches Multipurpose, Polyamide-Cured Coating
According to PPG, AmerLock 600 is ideal for fabrication shops and maintenance applications, and its compatibility with a wide range of substrates provides great flexibility.
PPG Expands Powder Coating Business Through Acquisition
Upon completion, PPG’s acquisition of Arsonsisi’s powder coating business will enable PPG to expand its powder coatings offering in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
PPG Expands Automotive OEM Coatings Production in Germany
The company is constructing a 10,000 square foot addition to its existing facility with a capacity to produce more than 5,000 metric tons of waterborne basecoats per year.
PPG Offers New Colors for Coating Architectural Aluminum
PPG Coraflon Platinum powder coating combines color with corrosion protection.
PPG Appoints New Chief Growth Officer
In this newly created role, Irene Tasi will be responsible for corporate strategy, long-range planning, marketing, brand and sales excellence, digital, market-driven innovation and new growth initiatives.
PPG Coatings and Paints Adorn First Certified Green Convention Center
Used inside and outside, PPG coatings and paints are said to be instrumental to the environmental performance of Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Various shades of PPG’s Duranar coatings were used on the exterior to provide extended durability.
PPG Earns R&D 100 Recognition for Paint, Coatings Technologies
Three of the company’s coatings technologies have earned 2021 R&D 100 Awards.
PPG Repaints Historic Building in Philadelphia
The Bulletin Building recently underwent a series of transformations, including a new, galaxy red paint job by PPG. The company applied a Coraflon powder coating for the structure’s new signature feature, a multistory glass façade.
PPG's Digital Event Features Non-Stick Coatings for Kitchenware
The event will enable PPG to connect with global customers virtually to share product and application information, the latest color trends and the new 2022 color palette for kitchenware.
PPG to Showcase Coil Coatings at Metalcon 2021
At the event, PPG will highlight PPG Duranar, PPG Durastar, PPG Duraform and PPG Coraflon ADS coatings. These lines of coil coatings are designed for industrial, residential and commercial metal building products.
PPG Launches Online Powder Coatings Site
New digital platform provides same-day shipping on 200 products in 5-, 25-, 50-pound quantities.
PPG Will Feature Office Furniture Coatings at NeoCon
The company will showcase its color-formulation and color-matching expertise, as well as its range of gloss levels, textures and metallic finishes.
PPG Helps High-End Patio Furniture Maker With Transition
After relocating its operations, OW Lee expanded its partnership with PPG to build a new powder coatings line and train over 200 new hires.
Overhauling an Automotive, Industrial Ecoat System
After experiencing long downtimes and rising operational costs from its two ecoat lines, Springco turned to PPG for a solution. PPG’s Versabond system led Springco to lower expenses, less downtime and fewer chemical dumps.
PPG Coatings Used in Next Generation of NY Skyscrapers
PPG’s metal coatings are used in several of the buildings in New York’s Hudson Yards real estate development.
PPG Showcases Envirocron Powders at FABTECH
PPG will feature its range of liquid, powder, electrocoat and pretreatment solutions at FABTECH 2021.
PPG to Expand Coatings Manufacturing Capacity in Europe for Packaging Applications
Investments will support growing regional demand for can coatings for food, beverage, personal care.
40 Under 40: Class of 2021
Each year, PF editors comb through a long list of nominees with a wide range of skill sets to select the 40 Under 40 class. This year's finalists include engineers, operations managers, chemists, general managers, sales professionals and entrepreneurs working in the finishing industry.
The Color Wheel Keeps Turning
A peek inside PPG’s Color Design Studio.
Inside Stellantis Advance Color and Materials
La Shirl Turner, head of the Stellantis North America Advance Color and Materials Department, talks about how she got there and what they do in one of the auto industry’s most imaginative creator of colors.
PPG's Automobile Digital Styling Program Tests Light, Colors
PPG’s new digital styling program for automobiles simulates PPG colors and effects on three-dimensional models of interior and exterior automobile surfaces.
PPG Launches Coating for CUI Conditions
PPG debuts PPG HI-TEMP 1027HD coating for corrosion-under-insulation applications in North America.
PPG Announces Several Acquisitions
PPG has reached agreements to acquire coating companies VersaFlex and Wörwag, with transactions expected to close in the first quarter and half of 2021, respectively.
Coatings Drive Electric Vehicles Further
Electric vehicle batteries depend on coatings to maintain optimal temperatures, reduce the risk of fire damage and electrical interference, and more.
PPG to Acquire Ennis-Flint
PPG has agreed to purchase Ennis-Flint, a global manufacturer of pavement marking products and traffic technologies.
PCI Announces 2021 Board of Directors and Executive Officers
The Powder Coating Institute has announced its 2021 Executive Officers and Board of Directors, led by president John Cole.
Angel 7 and PPG Announce Partnership
Angel 7 and PPG have partnered to provide military and law enforcement with powerful lens and durable coating technology.
Powder Coating Institute Awards 2020 Scholarships
The Powder Coating Institute has awarded its 2020 scholarship to six exceptional students studying subjects that can lead to powder coating careers.
PPG Acquires Chicago's Alpha Coating Technologies
Alpha focuses on the development, manufacture and sale of powder coatings for light industrial applications, medium density fiberboard and heat-sensitive substrates.
SpringCo in Action with Automotive Ecoat, Powder Coatings
SpringCo Metal Coating in Cleveland, Ohio, coats truck parts in a massive 11-acre, 250,000-square-foot facility.
PPG Donates Coatings to Restore Flying Saucer in Mars
Coraflon air-dry system coatings to refurbish famous flying saucer that has been a fixture in downtown Mars, Pennsylvania.
Architectural, Extrusions Drive Powder Coater’s Expansion
Los Angeles’ Andrews Powder Coating Adds Space, Equipment to Branch into New Markets.
Two-Component Primer Protects Steel in Corrosive Conditions
PPG introduces two-component primer for steel surfaces
PPG to Acquire Global Coatings Manufacturer Whitford Worldwide
Whitford specializes in manufacturing low-friction, wear-resistant coatings for industrial applications in automotive, aerospace, energy and construction products.
Polyurethane Primer Offers Improved Protection Over 2-Component Epoxies
PPG’s Spectracron AdvantEdge HPP is formulated without heavy metals and features a wide application window, compatibility with common topcoat hardeners and shorter wet-on-wet application times
PPG Hires New Senior VP for Automotive Coatings
Rebecca Liebert will succeed Gary Danowski, who will become vice president, global automotive refinish. Danowski is replacing John Outcalt, who has announced his intent to retire, effective August 1.
PPG Anti-fingerprint Coating for Display Glass Provides Enhanced Cleanability, Improved Wear
The coating features a patent-pending alkoxy-silane formula that equips electronic display glass with water-absorbing and water-repelling properties for better durability and enhanced fingerprint hiding.
The Benefits of Spot Repair
How can you avoid the time and expense of running parts with minor damage back through your paint line? PPG’s Michael Kowalski recommends spot repair.
PPG Fast-Drying, Low-VOC Primer Protects Steel Surfaces
Spectracron 128 from PPG is a fast-drying, single-component industrial shop primer designed for rust-inhibitive protection over steel substrates in corrosive environments.
A Peek Inside PPG’s 'Secretive' R&D Lab
The website GeekWire visited the company’s facility outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and offers a look at the happenings inside.
PPG Spray Speeds Cure Time of Aerospace Sealants
PPG’s Pro-Seal 815M is designed to be sprayed onto freshly applied polysulfide aerospace sealant to improve aesthetics and cut surface cure time.
PPG Coatings Specifically Designed for Sheds and Barns
PPG’s Aquacron 200 is a waterborne acrylic urethane enamel formulated to deliver a high-end, rustic aesthetic and high substrate protection; Aquacron 100 coatings offer easy application and high sag resistance.
PPG Forms Mobility Team to Develop Coatings for Self-Driving Cars
PPG unveiled its work with self-driving and electric vehicles in January during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Chrome-Free PPG Aerospace Coating Qualified to SAE Standard
PPG’s CA7088 integral fuel tank aerospace coating has been qualified to SAE International’s Aerospace Material Specification AMS-C-27725, Type 3, Grade 2.
Automotive Coatings Manufacturers Helping Autonomous Cars ‘See’
Paint makers are coming up with ways in which autonomous vehicles could use their coatings to detect where they are on the road.
Ultra-Durable Spray Coating Suited for Aluminum Extrusions
PPG’s Durastar is a durable industrial spray coating for aluminum extrusions designed to provide corrosion resistance; color fastness; and chalk-, scratch- and mar-resistance for high-end building products and components used in high-traffic areas.
Water-based Shop Primer Inhibits Rust on Steel Surfaces
PPG’s Aquacron 834 is a water-based industrial shop primer designed to inhibit rust in steel applications.
How to Minimize Appearance Issues in Liquid Coatings
Q. What can you recommend to minimize appearance issues problems? PPG’s Michael Kowalski explains the controlled and uncontrolled variables that affect liquid coatings.
PPG Foundation Donates $40,000 to Coatings Department at North Dakota State University
New program will complement the university's long-standing coatings and polymeric materials program.
Going Vertical in Powder Coatings
Gateway Extrusions, an aluminum extruder in Union, Missouri, installed a new vertical line that allows it to more efficiently process longer profiles.
PPG to Acquire Coatings Application Services Provider The Crown Group
Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Crown has 950 employees and is one of the leading component and product finishers in North America.
PPG Videos Show OEMs How to Repair Defects
Four videos demonstrate how original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers can repair surface defects on coated parts without re-running.
A Conversation with Nathan Silvernail, PPG
Nathan Silvernail is the technical manager for Substrate Protection at PPG’s North American region in Springdale, Pennsylvania. He manages industrial electrocoat and pretreatment. Nathan received a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of Notre Dame before starting his career with PPG in 2008. He is the owner of six patents with more pending.
PPG Coatings Protect World's Tallest Condo Tower
Designed by noted architect Rafael Viñoly, the 96-story skyscraper features a lattice-like network of aluminum window wall systems finished with PPG's Duranar Sunstorm Gray Mica and Sunlight Silver coatings.
Top Surface Finishing Innovations of 2016
We look back at the industry’s top new products and services for the past year.
Tower at PNC Plaza with PPG Coatings Earns Architectural Award
Inner and outer curtain walls incorporate metal framing finished with Coraflon Sunstorm fluoropolymer powder coating in "mica gray", which meet or exceed AAMA 2605 specifications.
Top Shops: Metokote is No. 1 Top Shop Liquid/Powder for 2016
MetoKote is the No. 1 facility on the Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey rankings for liquid and powder coatings in 2016, based on statistical analysis from more than 45 criteria.
PPG to acquire global coatings services provider MetoKote
MetoKote is a Lima, Ohio-based coatings services business with 2015 global sales of approximately $200 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter 2016, subject to customary closing conditions.
MetoKote Acquires Malcolm Enamellers ACP Ltd.
Malcolms began in a small garage in 1946 and has grown by offering innovative solutions in the UK coatings industry.
MetoKote Announces Changes And Appointments
Industry leader in coating technology names new Global Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
PPG’s Spectracron SEP Primer Reduces Flash Times
Cuts drying while also maintaining corrosion resistance.
PPG Building Liquid Coatings Center In Wisconsin
The facility will support development of custom formulations of liquid coatings that apply well and consistently in varying application conditions
PPG to acquire remaining interest in Chemfil Canada
Chemfil Canada manufactures pre-treatment products and general industrial chemicals used by automotive original-equipment manufacturers and industrial customers based in Canada.
PPG Aerospace Donates Coatings To Restore F-4
Jet on display at the New England Air Museum was restored with coatings and technical talent donated by PPG Industries
MetoKote Adds Powercron Advantage Electrocoat to Systems in Two Plants
Powercron AdvantEdge is a next-generation high-edge cationic-epoxy product formulated with a proprietary metal-free catalyst.
Metokote Receives Honda Supplier Performance Award
Honda honored 53 suppliers for outstanding performance in supplying service parts that serve the needs of customers after they have purchased Honda and Acura vehicles.
PPG Acquires Cuming Microwave
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.
PPG Launches Metal Coatings Color Selector Web Tool
The tool features digital versions of all 90 colors in the PPG Architectural Liquid and Powder Coatings Color Guide.
PPG Installs E-coat Primer System for Coast Guard
Eco-friendly aerospace primer saves time and weight and enhances corrosion resistance.
PPG Highlights New Corrosion-Resistant E-Coats At NAIAS
Pproducts are designed to fight metal corrosion and meet increasingly stringent environmental standards.
MetoKote Corporation Opens New Facility in North Carolina
GKN Driveline is the world's leading supplier of automotive driveline components and systems.
Combining Ecoat and Plating for Next Generation Edge Protection
A method by which a high-purity and well-coalesced layer of aluminum metal is electroplated onto a steel substrate from an ionic liquid electrolyte.
PPG supplies Duranar and Duracron metal coatings for Port of Miami Tunnel
4,200-foot-long highway tunnels that travel under Biscayne Bay, connecting the MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island to the Port of Miami on Dodge Island.
MetoKote Earns Honda Supplier Performance Recognition
Huber Heights, Ohio facility was among the top service suppliers honored at the annual American Honda Supplier Conference recently held in Toronto, Canada.
PPG Publishes New Electrocoat Brochure
6-page booklet has overview of e-coat technology, including the differences between cathodic and anodic e-coat, and the characteristics that make e-coat an efficient, economical and adaptable coating system.
PPG recognized as John Deere Supplier of the Year
PPG selected in appreciation of its dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality, its risk-minimizing Secure Launch Excellence process and its commitment to continuous improvement.
PPG Electrocoat Primer Qualified To Aerospace Specification
Aerocron electrocoat primer meets SAE International’s Aerospace Material Specification 3144 for anodic electrodeposition primer for aircraft applications.
PPG Appoints Shelley Bausch VP Global Industrial Coatings
Bausch joins PPG from Dow Corning, where she began her career in 1988. Most recently she was business vice president, finished products, based in Midland, Mich.
Battle for CARC Powder Coating
Sherwin-Williams and PPG were awarded research grants by the Department of Defense in June 2012 to develop a zero-volatile organic compound, zero-hazardous air pollutant exterior topcoat to replace the military’s current generation of liquid-applied chemical agent resistant coatings (CARC) by 2015.
PPG Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Electrocoat
More than 100 employees from Springdale and the PPG Coatings Innovation Center attended, joined by PPG retirees who were instrumental in developing the breakthrough corrosion-protection technology.
Cash To Head Axalta Industrial Coatings; PPG Appoints Braun as VP Industrial Coatings
Cash joins Axalta Coating Systems from AkzoNobel Coatings; Braun has been appointed vice president of PPG's industrial coatings, Americas, effective immediately, replacing Richard Zoulek, who has left the company.
PPG Aerospace Donates Coating For Restored Mystѐre 20
Basecoat/clearcoat recreates flight-test livery on historic first production aircraft
PPG Wins PACE Award For Andaro Tint Dispersions
9th time PPG has received the award that honors automotive suppliers’ innovations in products, manufacturing processes and information technology.
PPG Acquiring Deft's Aerospace Coatings
Deft’s primary business is supplying structural primers and military topcoats to the NA aviation industry, and has architectural and industrial coatings businesses.
PPG Also Wins $1.5 Million Through DoD’s SERDP
PPG will work with ARL to develop a powder topcoat that will meet military standards for ultraviolet durability, matte finish and resistance to chemical agents.
Waterborne painting process is a first at South Carolina BMW plant
PPG launched the first use of waterborne compact paint technology in a U.S. automotive manufacturing plant at the BMW assembly plant in Spartanburg, S.C. This painting process has turned out to be a 2012 award winner and has opened up a new way for auto manufacturers to go leaner and become more efficient in their operations.
PPG Using Selectively Strippable System For RAF
RAF has taken delivery of the first Airbus Military A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft painted with high-solids Desoprime CF/CA 7049 chromate-free primer, F565-4010 selectively strippable intermediate coat, and high-solids Desothane HS/CA 8200 series military and defense topcoats.
The Call of Heavy Duty Coatings
PPG renews its commitment to heavy-duty equipment coatings with Caterpillar as it is selected the company’s industrial coatings business as the sole heavy-duty equipment coatings supplier for a new motor grader assembly plant in North Little Rock, Ark.
PPG Aerospace Special-Effect Coatings Bring Virgin Atlantic Airways’ Livery To Life
Proprietary PPG pigment gives highly-reflective, vibrant color to airline’s vision
PPG Opens Color Matching Laboratory
Addresses growing number of domestic and import OEM color offerings and variations, and the need to match those colors
PPG Earns John Deere Recognition As A Partner-Level Supplier
Program created in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
PPG Introduces 'Secure Launch Excellence' Process for Rapid Coatings Development
New brochure details process focusing on rapid coatings development, integration
PPG Aerospace Goes For Gold With British Airways’ Olympics Jet
Topcoats in gold, light grey and white celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
PPG wins 2012 Automotive News PACE Award for B1:B2 wet-on-wet paint system
8th time PPG has received the award, which honors automotive suppliers’ innovations in products, manufacturing processes and information technology.
PPG Aerospace Coatings Create ‘All Black’ Livery For Air New Zealand
Aircraft honoring world champion rugby team wear ‘green’ PPG coatings
PPG Industries, AkzoNobel Launch New Aerospace Coating Products
The Aerocron primer from PPG’s aerospace coatings group is the first e-coat primer for airframe manufacturers and subcontractors; AkzoNobel’ Metaflex SP brand is a result of a two-year partnership between AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings and Pantheon Enterprises
PPG Chromate-Free Primer, Pretreatment on Boeing Next-Generation 737, and VIDEO
A chromate-free metal pretreatment and an exterior decorative primer are now standard on Boeing Next-Generation 737 production airplanes. Watch video of the 737 being built in 3 minutes!
PPG Aerospace Donates Coatings to Restore V-22 Osprey Aircraft for Museum
One of six Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor combat aircraft used for full-scale development has been restored with coatings donated by PPG Industries' PPG aerospace business for display at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Chester.
A Conversation With ... John Martin, PPG
PPG’s John Martin isn’t the father of electrocoating, but he did win the award named for the man who is credited with coming up with the idea. Martin won the George E.F. Brewer award from the Electrocoating Association in 2008 for his lifetime of innovations, and this year he heads the trade group as its president.
PPG's CEO says coatings revenues up 30%
Sales have doubled since 2001; now account for 80% of company revenues
Soaring to New Aerial Paint Heights
PPG, Sherwin-Williams release improved aerospace paint
MetoKote becomes VW Service Parts E-Coat supplier
Will provide 100 percent of the German auto manufacturer's service part e-coat needs
PPG will supply new Caterpillar plant in Arkansas
Motor grader assembly plant will be in North Little Rock
CARC: Back to the Drawing Board for Manufacturers
Manufacturers hurry to meet DoD specs
2020 Future: Ecoating
Electrocoat has long been recognized as a cost effective, environmentally friendly coating process.
Antimicrobial coatings: Billion Dollar Bugs
Antimicrobial coatings are starting to make an even bigger entry into U.S. homes. More consumer goods manufacturers are offering “germ resistant” surfaces on many household items such as refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves and other appliances and fixtures. A report by Global Industry Analysts Inc. says the U.S. antimicrobial coatings market alone is expected to reach $1 billion by 2015.
Rent an E-Coat System? Now You Can
Imagine turning space usually set aside for storing parts needing to be shipped out for e-coating into an actual e-coat assembly, one that a plant could lease for a specific job and then turn it back in when the job is finished.
What is Electrocoating?
E-coat can produce uniform finishes with excellent coverage and outstanding corrosion resistance.
A Conversation With ... Jane Harrington
Ever wanted to look inside Rachel Ray’s cupboard, or Martha Stewart’s linen closet? That’s the same feeling we got when we asked Jane Harrington, color styling expert for PPG Industries’ automotive coatings business, to show us her personal car.
Maintaining an Edge
Use of high edge-protective electrocoat expands
Out, Damned Spots!
Solvent drying saves energy, provides precision cleaning
Pumping Up Paint Productivity
Technology advances make robotic systems more cost-effective
Expanding on E-Coat
Electrocoat products and processes continue to evolve, with development focused on lower energy use, very low VOC content and methods to reduce cost per applied square foot. The following is a primer on how a combination of new materials and good process control can be used to achieve the highest possible efficiency.
Bulk E-Coat Has Arrived
How Do You Finish All those Small Parts?
Particles are the Enemy
Knowing inputs helps you maintain RTO performance
The Driving Force for the Ultimate Finish
The Automotive Industry knows the benefits of powder coating and is pushing for an all powder topcoat system. PPG Industries successfully combined a powder basecoat with a powder clearcoat—replacing liquid sprayable coatings to reduce emissions, paint material waste and operating costs. Here's how they did it...
A Cool Technology
Cryogenic technology offers a clean, efficient approach to deburring and deflashing of metal and plastic parts…
Green with Envy
The John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, IA is thriving, thanks to a combination of state-of-the-art technology and an inventive management philosophy…
Plastic Man
Finishing entrepreneur Robert Langlois says he's found a way to powder coat plastics. Yeah, we know. You've heard that one before... Oh, by the way, did we mention that he's coating more than one million sq ft of plastic per month?
Jewel of Niles
Niles Mfg. has been framed—frame coated that is! The Ohio-based job shop has found a role as a provider of FrameCoatTM electrocoating of prototype parts for Tier One automotive plants and captive shops...
True Blue
At Miller Electric Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding and cutting equipment, a quality finish not only defines the look of the company’s products—it is instrumental in their durability and performance...
Trends in the Automotive Industry Affecting Pretreatments
Helping automotive finishers deal with changes that affect how substrates are treated…
On the Prowl(er) for High Standards
When presented with the enviable task of painting body parts for the Chrysler Prowler, MSX International turned to an electronic proportioning system in order to maintain quality and efficiency.
Controlling Your Electrocoating Line
Electro-Coat Technologies electrocoats RV chassis and other large parts. While this has helped Electro-Coat Technologies become one of the few suppliers to this niche market, the large tanks have required some extra controls to keep them operating properly...
Coating Really Small Parts - A Finisher's Perspective
Until recently, finishers did not have many options when coating small parts. But, MetoKote, an organic finishing job shop, has developed a conformal coating process as an alternative to bulk coating systems that can be used to coat small parts and metal powders...
Color Quality Control Systems For Guaranteed Color
Digital color management systems can make sure you get the color right the first time...
The Zinc Plating Difference
It isn't the equipment, the chemicals or the process; it's the people...
An End User Perspective
A look at new electrocoating technology from a user's perspective...
Trends and Developments in Electrocoat
Electrocoat is the "environomic" way to coat a myriad of products...