PPG has added two adhesives to its aerospace portfolio. PPG PR-2940 is an epoxy syntactic paste adhesive (ESPA) for bonding the internal structures of an aircraft. PPG PR-2936 is an adhesive that incorporates the properties of a shim and sealant for attaching the outer skin of an aircraft to the internal structures. “We are excited…
PPG to power it Michigan automotive adhesives & sealants facility with renewables
PPG announced a 1.5-megawatt agreement with Constellation that will help PPG purchase clean, renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its Adrian, Michigan, automotive adhesives & sealants manufacturing facility beginning in 2024. PPG’s Adrian facility manufactures adhesives and sealants for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and has more than 65 employees. The facility…
PPG to expand adhesives and sealants production in Texas
Temple Economic Development Corporation (Temple EDC) announced that PPG will invest $9.0 million to expand an existing product line at its Temple, Texas facility pending final negotiations with Temple EDC, the City of Temple, and Bell County. The project, which includes the expansion of PPG’s adhesives and sealants line, will result in the creation of 12 jobs. “We are pleased…
PPG to increase U.S. aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing
PPG, which has delivered specialty materials and coatings for nearly 140 years, announced that it will increase manufacturing output to meet the rising demand for its commercial aerospace aftermarket products. The company expects to increase employment levels at its Huntsville, Alabama. and Sylmar, California. manufacturing facilities by up to 20% to fulfill higher demand from…
PPG launches online aerospace product training program
PPG is launching a new, virtual training program: PPG Aerospace Academy Online. The aim is to provide users of the company’s aerospace products with on-demand access to online learning modules and resources. Nine coatings-related courses are already available and cover a range of topics, including the basics of surface preparation and priming through cutting-edge technology…
PPG launches topcoat series for aviation market
PPG has announced the initial launch of the PPG BOUNDLESS CA6500 series of innovative topcoats for the general aviation market in the U.S. and Canada. Specifically tailored for light aircraft and helicopters, the series is comprised of low-volatile organic compound (VOC) polyurethane coatings, which are designed to provide excellent durability, performance, and appearance characteristics. This…
PPG adhesives and sealants used on ULA for ATLAS V 541 rocket
PPG recently announced that it provided aerospace sealants, coatings, and adhesives to United Launch Alliance (ULA) for the ATLAS V 541 rocket that launched NASA’s Perseverance rover to Mars in July 2020. The rover landed on the Red Planet in February 2021 after its nearly seven-month journey through space. As one of the most powerful…
PPG PR-2930 structural adhesive earns 2020 Innovation Award
PPG announced that its PPG PR-2930 structural adhesive received the 2020 Innovation Award from The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) during the virtual 2020 ASC Convention and EXPO this week. PR-2930 is a state-of-the-art structural adhesive technology that provides composite armor systems with high-quality performance in the harshest operating environments. Through innovative material design PPG…