MONTREAL, Quebec –Argex Titanium Inc. has entered into a long-term supply agreement with PPG Industries Inc. relating to titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment suitable for various end-use applications by PPG.

The supply agreement and a concurrently executed research services agreement between PPG and Argex, whereby PPG will provide continued research and development support to both optimize Argex pigment grade TiO₂ for paints and coatings and combine PPG’s coatings technology and expertise with Argex’s TiO₂ proprietary processing technology, replace the collaboration agreement signed by the two parties that was announced in April, 2012.

PPG previously manufactured TiO₂ using the chloride process at its former Natrium, WV, chemicals plant and sold TiO₂ pigment for coatings and other end-use applications.