PPG Industries Unveils Powercron 160 E-Coat In North America
Zacks Investment Research | Mar 13, 2019 08:13AM ET
PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) has announced the launch of PPG Powercron 160 electrocoat (e-coat) in North America. The next-generation anionic epoxy coating offers low volatile organic compound (VOC) content and high film building.
Powercron 160 was originally formulated for unique requirements of the pipe industry and explicitly engineered for cast profiles. It uses a proprietary chemistry, which enables high film builds (more than 6 mils) over multiple substrates and pretreatment chemistries.
The e-coat assists in castings, heavy-duty equipment and automotive manufacturers, along with other metal finishers. It provides a competitive edge in product performance and environmental compliance. Additionally, it has a cure temperature of as low as 250°F to reduce energy use and related carbon emissions. It also provides higher exterior durability, excellent workability and a wide color palette.
PPG Industries offers a comprehensive range of pre-treatment, e-coat, powder and liquid products for metal finishing to manufacturers across several industries. Additionally, the company has a broad range of industrial coatings and a full spectrum of color choices. With has more than five decades of experience in e-coat, it has the proficiency to solve the industry’s toughest corrosion challenges.
PPG Industries’ shares have moved down around 3.4% in the past year compared with the roughly 16.3% decline of its Zacks Investment Research
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