PPG to showcase industrial finishing innovations at FABTECH 2025

Newest powder coating innovations featured, including PPG PRIMERON, PPG ENVIROLUXE

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 9, 2025 - PPG (NYSE: PPG) will highlight its comprehensive industrial finishing technologies at the FABTECH 2025 sheet metal manufacturing trade show, held Sept. 8-11 in Chicago. Featured innovations include the PPG PRIMERON® powder primer series and the PPG ENVIROLUXE™ powder coatings portfolio, two of the company's newest innovations that deliver impressive performance, durability and sustainability advantages.

Visitors to PPG's stand (Booth D40721 in the Finishing Hall) can connect with company representatives to learn about PPG's comprehensive coating systems in liquid, powder, pretreatment and electrocoat technologies that are engineered to work together at every layer, including:

• PPG PRIMERON® powder primer series: Engineered to deliver exceptional adhesion and corrosion resistance, these primers provide a robust foundation for a wide range of topcoats, improving overall coating system performance with excellent adhesion, high transfer efficiency and robust corrosion protection.
• PPG ENVIROLUXE™ powder coatings: A premium line of powder coatings that combines exceptional durability with sustainably advantaged formulations made with recycled industrial plastics (rPET) and without PFAS.
• PPG ENVIROCRON® HTE powder coating: A high transfer efficiency powder coating boasting a first-pass transfer rate of up to 85%, reducing powder use by 20-25% compared to standard powder coatings.
• PPG SPECTRACRON® liquid coatings: A versatile range recognized for its outstanding corrosion protection, aesthetic versatility and flexible curing options.
• PPG POWERCRON® 10X™ electrocoat: An advanced system delivering superior corrosion protection and uniform coverage for complex geometries.
• PPG VERSABOND™ pretreatment solution: A zinc-phosphate pretreatment that ensures optimal surface preparation for enhanced coating adhesion and longevity.

"PPG is committed to delivering high-performance coatings that safeguard assets and extend their lifespan," said Hendekea Azene, PPG vice president, Americas, Industrial Coatings. "Our focus goes beyond product durability and aesthetics - we help our manufacturing partners optimize operational efficiency, lower costs and comply with evolving environmental regulations."

PPG coatings specialists will also lead several sessions during FABTECH's educational conference, including:

• Layer without Limits: How to choose the right protective coating
• Mastering Powder Coatings: Selection strategies and evaluating costs

For more information about PPG's industrial coatings products and services for metal fabricators, please visit ppg.com/industrialcoatings or connect with PPG on LinkedIn.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers' biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit https://www.ppg.com.

EnviroLuxe, Versabond and 10X are trademarks and Envirocron, Powercron, Primeron, Spectracron, the PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

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