PPG Coating Technology Wins Prestigious Global Top 100 Technology R&D Award

PPG recently announced that three of its innovative coating technologies have won the 2021 Global Top 100 R&D® 100 Awards: PPG BFP-SE Battery Fire Retardant Coating, PPG ENVIROCRON™ Extreme Protection Thermally Conductive Powder Coating and PPG HI-TEMP® 1027 HD Coating
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"PPG's global technology team works tirelessly to provide customers with value-added solutions
," said David Bem, PPG's Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Technology.
Helping its customers succeed, PPG has ultimately become an industry leader in innovation
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We are honored to receive this honor
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PPG's BFP-SE battery fire protection coating is an innovative way to prevent electric vehicle batteries from catching fire and help reduce thermal runaway, thereby improving occupant safety
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The solution can be mass produced, applied efficiently, and includes fire protection products for a variety of vehicle battery applications
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PPG Envirocron Extreme Protection thermally conductive powder coatings combine insulating protection and thermal conductivity, making them ideal for electric vehicle battery packs
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PPG's proprietary platform improves cooling efficiency and provides superior electrical insulation, reducing arcing and short circuits, ultimately improving battery performance and occupant safety
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PPG HI-TEMP 1027 HD is a new generation of environmentally curing under-insulation (CUI) coatings ideal for new construction projects
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It provides excellent hardness and corrosion resistance even under severe cycling temperatures from -196°C (-320°F) to 540°C (1000°F)
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The product prevents wear and corrosion of pipes, vessels and building components from damage and the resulting repair work, saving time and money
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In addition, PPG's LIQUID NAILS® FUZE*IT MAX® universal construction adhesive was also a finalist for the 2021 R&D 100 Awards
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This advanced product incorporates hybrid technology to provide excellent grip and long-term strength to firmly bond nearly any material together in any weather condition
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The R&D 100 Selection Committee and R&D World magazine recognize the 100 most innovative technologies and services that have emerged over the past year with the R&D 100 Awards
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Over the years, PPG has won a total of 32 R&D 100 awards
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