Company also will host “Oktoberfest Around the World” at booth on Oct. 19
PPG (NYSE:PPG) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of DURANAR® coatings
and host “Oktoberfest Around the World” during METALCON 2017 at the Las
Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 18-20.
Brian Knapp, PPG director, coil and building products, said METALCON
attendees are likely to understand the historical significance of Duranar coatings
for the architectural and metal construction industries.
“Before Duranar coatings were introduced by PPG in 1967,
architects and designers were reluctant to specify color coatings for
metal building components because the coatings would chalk or fade and
lose color within a decade,” he explained. “As one of the first
70-percent fluoropolymer coatings, Duranar coatings were
chemically inert, which made them virtually impervious to chemical,
ultraviolet (UV) and other types of environmental degradation. Due to
their proprietary formulation, these coatings retain color and gloss for
decades and have become one of the most proven and trusted products in
the industry.”
To commemorate the product’s 50th anniversary, PPG will feature a
photographic retrospective and provide a brochure and mementos of famous
buildings finished with Duranar coatings at booth 1614
during METALCON. The company also will be displaying performance and
value-driven products, such as DURASTAR® ULTRA-COOL® and DURAFORM® BP
coatings, at the show.
Durastar ULTRA-Cool coatings combine advanced resin,
crosslinking and tinting technologies developed by PPG for polyester
coatings and unite them with Duranar coatings’
industry-leading pigment and primer systems. The coatings also feature
PPG’s proprietary infrared-reflective (IR-reflective) ULTRA-Cool coatings
technology, which deflects solar heat to help buildings stay cooler and
use less energy.
Duraform BP coatings are formulated with PPG’s proprietary
polyester polymer to deliver a higher grade of coating quality for
value-focused building product manufacturers. These products combine
better forming flexibility with increased resistance to fading,
chalking, dirt and stains.
As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Duranar coatings,
METALCON attendees are invited to “Oktoberfest Around the World” at the
PPG booth on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
METALCON was established in 1991 and is now the largest international
event in the metal construction industry and the only annual tradeshow
and conference devoted entirely to the application of metal in
industrial, institutional, light commercial and residential projects.
For more information, visit PPG at booth 1614, log onto www.ppgmetalcoatings.com or
call 1-800-258-6398.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints,
coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130
years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’
biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path
forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in
more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $14.3 billion in 2016.
We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and
transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
We protect and beautify the world is a trademark and Duraform, Duranar, Durastar, ULTRA-Cool and
the PPG Logo are registered trademarks of PPG Industries
Ohio, Inc.
PPG Media Contact: Jamie CowdenIndustrial Coatings+1 412-434-3082 jcowden@ppg.com www.ppgmetalcoatings.com