The company's 2026 Customer Innovation Awards recognize developments in recyclable dairy packaging and prefabricated HVAC insulation using protective coating technologies.
The architectural powder coating collection was recognized for combining color and finish options with superdurable performance and lower-energy curing choices.
Competitors from China, Thailand and the United Kingdom led the automotive refinish competition, while a separate award recognized efficient material and process use.
The federal research award targets flexible corrosion protection for aircraft, although public records provide limited detail about the proposed coating system.