Innovations boost asset protection, production efficiency, finishing speed
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 19, 2026 – PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced today that it will showcase its latest metal finishing
innovations at the FABTECH 2026 sheet metal manufacturing trade show, taking place Oct. 21-23 in Las Vegas. PPG’s
solutions offer manufacturers new ways to increase efficiency, improve corrosion protection and reduce process
complexity.
Featured products include
PPG AQUACRON® Waterborne Shop Primers
(WSP) for structural steel, delivering rapid cure,
smooth aesthetics, low* VOCs and reliable performance across climates, and PPG ENVIROCRON®
Extreme Protection Edge
Plus powder coatings, which offer robust corrosion protection on hard-to-coat sharp edges plus an enhanced,
smoother
finish than PPG’s first-generation high-edge formulation.
“PPG is focused on helping customers protect critical assets, extend product lifespan and achieve high-quality
finishes,” said Justin Epler, PPG vice president, industrial coatings Americas. “We deliver high-performance
coatings that protect assets and extend their usability – our latest innovations offer enhanced durability and
smooth finishes, while meeting demanding performance requirements.”
Visitors to the exhibit (booth #S10005) can connect with PPG representatives to learn
about the company’s new coating
solutions, including pretreatment, electrocoat, liquid and powder product technologies:
- PPG Envirocron® HTE powder coating: A high transfer efficiency powder coating with a first-pass
transfer
rate of up to 85%, reducing powder use by 20-25% compared to standard powder coatings.
- PPG SPECTRACRON® liquid coatings: A versatile portfolio providing outstanding corrosion protection,
aesthetic versatility and flexible curing options.
- PPG POWERCRON® 10X™ electrocoat: An advanced system delivering exceptional corrosion protection and
uniform coverage for complex geometries.
- PPG VERSABOND™ pretreatment solution: A zinc phosphate pretreatment that ensures optimal surface
preparation for enhanced coating adhesion and longevity.
- PPG powder
laser curing: New powder laser curing capabilities for industrial finishing applications.
FABTECH attendees can also participate in a PPG-led educational session at 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 entitled Optimizing
Powder Coating Selection, Efficiency and Performance.
For more information about PPG’s industrial coatings products and services for metal fabricators, please visit
ppg.com/industrialcoatings or connect with PPG on LinkedIn.
* Can be formulated to achieve less than 0.20 lbs./gal (24g/L)
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty products that our
customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest
challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we market and
sell in more than 50 countries and reported net sales of $15.9 billion in 2025. We serve customers in construction,
consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit
www.ppg.com.
Versabond is a trademark and Aquacron, Envirocron, Powercron, Spectracron, the
PPG Logo and
We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG
Industries Ohio, Inc.
Source: PPG