PPG recently launched PPG Enviro-Prime Epic 200R coatings, a suite of electrocoat (e-coat) products that cure at lower temperatures than competing technologies. The products are designed to provide sustainability benefits for customers, including lower energy use and reduced CO2 emissions at manufacturing facilities.
“This is a game-changing technology,” said Garry Grant, PPG global product manager, substrate protection products, Automotive Coatings. “Conventional e-coats typically require higher oven temperatures to cure over thicker substrates and complex assemblies, resulting in uneven appearance and variations in color. The PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC 200R platform ensures well-cured films at lower baking temperatures, providing a more sustainable solution without sacrificing manufacturing throughput or coating performance.”
As part of its growth strategy, PPG is focusing on partnering with customers to provide industry-leading innovations and digital solutions that provide productivity and sustainability benefits. In 2022, 39% of PPG’s sales were from sustainably advantaged products; the company aims to increase that to 50% of total sales by 2030 under its new environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets.
PPG is a pioneer in e-coat, which has been used in automotive and industrial applications for nearly 60 years and is a key innovation leading to significantly reducing auto body corrosion and extending vehicle lifespan. It is a water-based technology, providing outstanding substrate protection for cars, appliances and airplanes and is applied at over 95% efficiency, minimizing material waste.