In an exclusive PCI interview, PPG Architectural Coatings product expert
John Salvadore answers questions on emerging product and service trends in the coatings space, meeting sustainable standards, and more.
The multiyear agreement significantly expands PPG’s current relationship with Walmart and expands the lineup to include ready-to-use paint options available in 25 premixed, top-selling colors.
The newly launched super-durable powder coating is for architects and designers for the Indian market and can give aluminum surfaces the natural look and texture of stone without any of the inconvenience or cost associated with using the actual material.
The intended acquisition follows a series of recent acquisitions by AkzoNobel across paints and coatings over the last years. Completion, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected in the second half of 2023.
The coating has several features that lengthen the life of a roof, including its superior resistance to fading from ultraviolet radiation and minimizing the absorption of solar energy.
The new resins have a renewable carbon content, can be formulated and used without hazardous ingredients found in most competitive products, and were developed to have efficient crosslinking with environmentally compliant carbodiimide-type crosslinkers.