PPG Unveils PPG NOVAGUARD 810 ER for U.S., Canada Marine Markets
NEW ORLEANS — PPG announced the U.S. and Canadian launch of PPG NOVAGUARD® 810 ER, which protects fuel tanks, ballast tanks and the internal and external superstructures of tugs and barges. The high-performance product’s one-coat, direct-to-metal formulation delivers very fast application times and faster return to service after coating, with touch-ups possible using a thin-film epoxy.
“The commercial marine market in the U.S. and Canada continues to be very competitive, and owners are looking for products that can give them an edge as well as high performance,” said Al Kaminsky, PPG Marine Manager, Protective and Marine Coatings, U.S. and Canada. “PPG NOVAGUARD 810 ER passes on the advantages of cost savings and high performance to customers, enabling them to work their assets harder while being assured of extended service life.”