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• Enhancing fire protection in metal construction

  Published 13 January 2025

  Epoxy intumescent coatings protect steel in industrial settings, offering up to 4 hours of fire resistance, corrosion protection, and design flexibility for modern, high-performance construction.
  
  Published in Metal Construction News

• Maximize offshore energy assets' lifespan

  Published 18 February 2025

  Advanced protective coatings are key to offshore energy sustainability—extending asset life, cutting corrosion costs, and supporting circular economy goals amid growing offshore wind capacity.
  
  Published in Maritime Magazine

• The future of thermal management

  Published 31 December 2024

  A new silicone-based spray-on insulation coating offers high-temp resistance, easy application, and superior CUI protection—redefining thermal management for petrochemical and energy assets.
  
  Published in Hart Energy

• PPG announces 50th order for electrostatic marine coating application

  Published 26 November 2024

  PPG marks its 50th order for electrostatic marine fouling control coatings, applying NEXEON™ 810 on VLCC SIDR. This eco-friendly method cuts overspray, waste, and emissions, boosting sustainability.

• Enhanced safety and efficiency in thermal management

  Published 25 November 2024

  PPG’s PITT-THERM® 909 silicone spray-on insulation keeps surfaces safe to touch up to 500°F, reducing burn risks, inspection needs, and energy loss, while simplifying maintenance in O&G operations.
  
  Published in BIC Magazine

• Coatings designed for offshore energy infrastructure longevity, maintenance

  Published 13 November 2024

  Offshore wind energy faces corrosion challenges like oil and gas. PPG’s coatings extend lifespan up to 50 years, cut maintenance costs, and support the circular economy.
  
  Published in Offshore Magazine

• PPG SIGMAGLIDE 2390 fouling release coating electrostatic application at Gemak shipyard in Turkey

  Published 6 November 2024

  PPG’s electrostatic application of SIGMAGLIDE® 2390 on Sunbelt Spirit at Gemak shipyard delivers a smooth, uniform coating with less overspray, lower VOCs, and reduced time, cost, and waste.

• Enhancing sustainability through electrostatic coating application

  Published 6 November 2024

  ForestWave’s Trito Navigator uses PPG Sigmaglide 2390 with electrostatic application, cutting emissions up to 35%, reducing paint waste, boosting efficiency, and supporting sustainable shipping goals.

• Q&A with Jenn Solcz, PPG Vice President, Protective and Marine Coatings USCA

  Published 15 October 2024

  Jenn Solcz emphasizes a "fail forward" mindset in leadership to build trust, empower teams, and embrace risks that drive innovation and agility during change.
  
  Published in Coatings World

• PPG pushes electrostatic application

  Published 3 October 2024

  PPG’s Sigmaglide® 2390 coating, now applied electrostatically, boosts shipyard efficiency, cuts emissions, and supports sustainability goals with reduced overspray and improved fuel savings.
  
  Published in Ship Maintenance and Repair Magazine