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Hydrogen's future and setting fire safety standards

Published 2 December 2025

Hydrogen sits at the centre of global decarbonisation strategies. As these emissions saving projects evolve, safety and fire protection become increasingly important.

Published in Hazardex

A copper-free antifouling solution

Published in the July-September Issue

Holding corporate social responsibility as one of their guiding principles, FSR turned to PPG for sustainably advantaged innovations to help reach their goals.

Published in PCE Magazine and Drydock Magazine

Regional threats to U.S. water infrastructure: How coatings can help

Published 2 December 2025

By adopting proactive, asset-specific approaches, municipalities can optimize water system performance and achieve long-term financial savings.

Published in Wastewater Digest

The crucial role of protective coating in EV battery manufacturing

Published 5 November 2025

Uncover how protective coatings can transform EV battery facilities, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and peace of mind for manufacturers.

Published in Battery Tech Online

The front line of vessel protection

Published 29 October 2025

Hands-on seastock training helps crews catch and fix marine coatings issues before they escalate. It reinforces proper techniques, improves coating consistency and helps maintain vessel protection between dry dock cycles.

Published in Drydock Magazine

Why accurate testing matters for passive fire protection systems

Published 27 October 2025

For its protective and marine coatings business, Richard Mann leads PPG’s advancements in the development and validation of fire protection coatings that protect structural steel. In this article, he discusses why accurate fire testing matters; how standards differ; and what contractors need to know to ensure compliance.

Published in CoatingsPRO

Why offshore wind needs next-generation coating standards

Published October 22, 2025

Offshore wind energy infrastructure must be designed to endure. Unlike offshore oil and gas platforms, which are often manned and accessible for regular inspection, offshore wind farms are unmanned and exposed to some of the world’s harshest marine conditions.

Published in POWER Magazine

PPG’s sustainably advantaged coating solutions

Published 13 October 2025

PPG is responding to the fast-changing environment of the shipping industry, by significantly expanding its product portfolio with sustainably advantaged solutions, writes Ariana Psomas, Global Segment Director New Build and Dry Dock, PPG.

Published in Dry Cargo Magazine

PPG launches PMC City, a digital hub for coatings selection

Published 8 October 2025

PPG today announced the launch of PMC City, a digital platform that brings together its suite of 3D experiences into a single environment. Designed to simplify the coating selection process, PMC City allows users to explore industries and receive tailored product recommendations based on their unique needs.

Slick talk: The right paint protects from the elements

Published 1 October 2025

PPG has introduced a versatile range of marine coatings designed to meet the demanding conditions faced by workboat operators. Among these, PPG SIGMASHIELD® 880 stands out as a surface-tolerant, abrasion-resistant epoxy, often applied as a single, durable coat.

Published in Workboat Magazine

PPG underscores critical role of accurate fire testing in passive fire protection

Published 3 September 2025

PPG today announced the publication of a white paper exploring the crucial role that passive fire protection (PFP) testing plays in preserving the structural integrity of steel when fires occur in commercial and industrial buildings.

4 ways to optimize onboard coating maintenance

Published 23 July 2025

Optimized maintenance keeps marine crews efficient, reduces delays, and improves vessel performance. Discover how smarter routines can transform operations from port to sea.

Accurate fire testing of PFP coatings ensures structural safety

Published 22 July 2025

With building codes evolving and demand rising for fire-resilient infrastructure, a market leader with PPG Protective and Marine Coatings explores the critical role of accurate fire testing for cellulosic passive fire protection.

Published in Coatings Pro

Navigating leadership in a time of transformation

Published 21 July 2025

Adaptable leadership has never been more critical. Leaders must combine agility with foresight to navigate uncertainty successfully, whether leading through a strategic shift or responding to disruptive market forces. Read more from Jenn Solcz, PPG vice president, Protective and Marine Coatings USCA.

Published in Coatings Pro Magazine

Op-Ed: Electrostatic spray reduces overspray in shipyards

Published 18 July 2025

Increasing pressure for more sustainable operations and tighter margins in the maritime industry encourages shipowners and yards to explore ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste. One technique gaining attention is electrostatic coating application.

Published in Marine Log

PPG FLOORING

PPG FLOORING coating systems combine PPG’s coating expertise and exceptional service. From high traffic areas and non-skid requirements to compliance with industry standards, PPG has you covered.

PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 2390

Extremely long-lasting, biocide-free, silicone-based fouling release coating that can help your vessels achieve instant power savings of up to 20% with a speed loss performance of less than 1%. By lowering vessel emissions by up to 35%, SIGMAGLIDE 2390 can make it significantly easier to meet your IMO GHG targets.

PPG STEELGUARD® 951

PPG STEELGUARD® 951 is the flexible, 100% solid epoxy intumescent coating for up to 4 hours cellulosic fire protection. It is a durable, fast-construction passive fire protection providing corrosion resistance up to ISO 12944 C5, without topcoat.

PPG PHENGUARD® 985

Premium phenolic epoxy tanklining that can be applied in two or three coats and delivers extremely high chemical resistance to a wide range of aggressive cargoes, including higher temperature resistance for those containing fatty acids.

PPG AMERLOCK® 600

PPG AMERLOCK 600 is a two-component, high-build, multipurpose polyamide cured coating. Ideal for fabrication shop and maintenance applications, this coating's compatibility with a wide range of substrates provides great flexibility.

PPG PITTHANE® ULTRA LS

Our versatile two coat epoxy urethane system stands up to corrosive C5* environments and can protect a multitude of assets using PPG primers such as PPG AMERLOCK® 2 and PPG SIGMAFAST™ 278.

PPG HI-TEMP 1027™ HD

PPG HI-TEMP 1027 HD is our next generation ambient cure, high temperature CUI coating. Excellent hardness and corrosion resistance at ambient temperatures makes it ideal for new construction projects. Available in the US and Canada only.

PPG PSX® Technology

Although they have been on the market for more than 25 years, polysiloxane coatings continue to represent the most significant technical advance in ambient-cure coatings since polyurethane topcoats were introduced in the 1950s.

PPG PITT-CHAR® NX

Representing a major advance in hydrocarbon passive fire protection that is safer, tougher, thinner, lighter and faster. PPG PITT-CHAR NX is our next generation flexible epoxy intumescent coating system formulated with patent-pending technology.

PPG AQUAPON® WB EP

PPG AQUAPON WB EP is the next generation of water-based epoxy technology that gives you excellent performance in scrub, abrasion, chemical and corrosion resistance.