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PPG's Bill Pernice discusses optimizing tank insulation for oil & gas efficiency & safety

Published 13 June 2025

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) costs billions annually. Spray-on insulation offers a seamless, water-resistant solution, cutting downtime, labor, and long-term maintenance risks.

PPG SIGMAGLIDE 2390 coating featured in "Ocean Titans" series

Published 10 June 2025

PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 2390 hull coating has been featured in the “Ocean Titans” docuseries, initiated by the World Ocean Council, a United Nations recognized organization dedicated to ocean sustainability.

The many facets of sustainability in steel coatings

Published 2 June 2025

Steel coatings are advancing sustainably through innovation, UN-aligned goals, efficient tech like intumescent coatings, and eco-conscious design, shaping a greener, responsible future.

Advanced coatings revolutionize EV battery plant construction

Published 13 May 2025

Modular construction is transforming EV battery plant development. Advanced coatings protect steel during transport and operation, improving fire safety and energy efficiency.

PPG chases sustainability

Published 2 May 2025

In 2024, 41% of our sales came from sustainable solutions. With products like SIGMAGLIDE® 2390 and NEXEON™ 810, plus electrostatic application, we're cutting waste and helping meet emissions goals.

The role of coatings in the transition to renewable feedstocks

Published 2 May 2025

Refineries are shifting to renewable fuels from organic feedstocks. This cuts emissions but strains infrastructure. Advanced coatings boost durability, corrosion resistance, and sustainability.

The right marine coating can go a long way toward reducing drag and saving on fuel

Published 24 April 2025

FuelEU, launched in 2024, drives greener shipping. PPG’s electrostatic hull coatings cut emissions, boost efficiency, and help shipowners meet regulations while lowering costs and waste.

PPG's sustainably advantaged marine coating solutions

Published 24 April 2025

PPG leads in marine sustainability with copper-free coatings like SIGMAGLIDE 2390 and NEXEON 810. Paired with electrostatic application, they cut emissions, fuel use, and help meet green regulations.

PPG teams highlight innovative coatings at major tradeshows around the world

Published 22 April 2025

PMC teams have traveled globally, showcasing solutions for protective and marine markets—highlighting our commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and our role as a trusted industry partner.

Q&A with Bill Pernice on Pitt-Therm 909

Published 15 April 2025

In this Q&A, Bill Pernice, Global Segment Director for Oil & Gas at PPG, shares insights on Pitt-Therm 909, a spray-on insulation coating engineered for high temperatures and challenging geometries.

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.