Metal Coatings News
PPG announces price increase for coil and extrusion coatings in North America
PPG Industries’ (NYSE: PPG) industrial coatings business announced today that it is raising prices by an average of 8 to 12 percent on all coil and extrusion coating products in North America, effective Oct. 1 or as permissible by contract.
PITTSBURGH – (August 8, 2011)
YKK AP America joins PPG certified applicator program
PPG Industries' industrial coatings business announced that YKK AP America Inc., Dublin, Ga., has been accredited as a premier member of the PPG/CAP CERTIFIED APPLICATOR PROGRAM(R).
PITTSBURGH – (July 11, 2011)
New San Diego cruise terminal features DURANAR VARI-COOL coatings
The recently-opened Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, a $28 million cruise ship terminal at the Port of San Diego, is the second major building to feature color-shifting DURANAR(R) VARI-COOL(R) coatings.
PITTSBURGH – (April 25, 2011)
San Jose International Airport first showcase for DURANAR powder coatings
Environmentally advanced coatings featured on new Terminal B concourse.
PITTSBURGH – (April 5, 2011)
PPG issues white paper on energy savings with 'cool' wall, window, roof systems
PPG Industries' coil and extrusion coatings group has issued a white paper demonstrating the superior energy performance of buildings with infrared (IR)-reflective coatings on metal walls, window frames and roofs.
PITTSBURGH – (March 21, 2011)
PPG to highlight advanced glass, coatings at AIA Show
PPG Industries will showcase advanced architectural glasses and coatings at the 2011 American Institute of Architects' Convention in New Orleans, May 12-14, booth 1635.
PITTSBURGH – (March 9, 2011)
PPG publishes ULTRA-COOL coatings brochure
PPG Industries' coil and extrusion coatings group has published a brochure highlighting colorful DURANAR® ULTRA-COOL® and SUPERL® II ULTRA-COOL infrared-reflective coatings for metal roofs, sidewalls and building components.
PITTSBURGH – (February 28, 2011)
PPG launches online solar reflectance index (SRI) tool for cool roofs
Searchable database helps architects find best combination of color and performance.
PITTSBURGH – (February 14, 2011)
Packers fans top Steelers fans in PPG "Souper" Bowl Challenge
Workers in PPG Industries' industrial coatings business in Oak Creek, Wis., topped their colleagues in Springdale, Pa. in collecting food and donations for local charities.
PITTSBURGH – (February 8, 2011)
President Obama Cites advanced PPG glass, coatings in Penn State Speech
President Obama acknowledged PPG Industries as a leader in the development of high-performance glass and coatings for energy-efficient buildings.
PITTSBURGH – (February 4, 2011)
DAZZLE metal panel coverings now available at ppgideascapes.com
Colorful metal panels can now be ordered from PPG.
PITTSBURGH – (January 31, 2011)
Two PPG AIA/CES programs available through Hanley Wood University
Hanley Wood University, an online education source for architects, is now offering two new AIA/CES registered programs developed by PPG Industrial Coatings.
PITTSBURGH – (November 29, 2010)
PPG glass, coatings used in five of AIA's top ten green building projects
American Institute of Architects' Committee on the environment top projects feature glass or coatings from PPG.
PITTSBURGH – (September 9, 2010)
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