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• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 420 & 460, SIGMADUR 520, SIGMAZINC 102 | Utgrunden offshore wind farm, Baltic Sea

  Utgrunden offshore wind farm, Baltic Sea

  PPG's coating solution is still effective and intact after two decades in service. PPG supplied protective coating systems for each area of the structure, which were applied during modular construction in Denmark.

• Case study | SIGMAFAST 278 | Metaldeza hydraulic central power pipe, Spain

  Metaldeza hydraulic central power pipe, Spain

  The PPG SIGMAFAST 278 product, with its innovative phenalkamine technology, provides excellent protection for a number of different environments and was chosen as the optimal solution from the PPG range. The coating is easy to apply with airless equipment and provides excellent fast-drying times, being touch-dry after 1 hour and ready for overcoating after 2 hours, resulting in a quicker application process.

• Case study | PPG STEELGUARD

  Wembley Stadium London, UK

  The challenge for this project was to provide an extremely durable anticorrosive and fire protective coating system that would meet all British fire protection standards, while producing an attractive finish to complement the structure’s visual appeal.

• Case study | PPG STEELGUARD | Résidence Palace Brussels, Belgium

  Résidence Palace Brussels, Belgium

  PPG Protective & Marine Coatings worked with the steel contractor, International Metal Works (IMW) to secure the project. About 3,000 tons of steel was protected with cementitious material, with the rest needing a thin-film intumescent coating because of the building's visual appearance.

• Case study | PPG STEELGUARD | Atocha railway station, Spain

  Atocha railway station, Spain

  Aesthetics and durable fire protection were key factors in this contractor choosing the STEELGUARD coating system. The water-based intumescent coating also met the corrosion protection and decorative appearance specifications of this project, giving the structure a sleek, modern look.

• Case study | SIGMAFAST 278 | MBK, Invista, The Netherlands

  MBK, Invista, The Netherlands

  PPG provided a robust, competitive protective solution for this new-build project with the PPG SIGMAFAST 278 system. Its innovative phenalkamine technology, low VOC content and two-layer application were major factors in the customer’s decision.

• Case study | PSX 805

  Chicago restaurant, USA

  A Chicago restaurant got a new window facade with PSX technology which provided direct-to-metal application for a quicker result. Bader Art and Fabrication partnered with PPG to find an effective solution that could also meet their aggressive timescales. PPG PSX 805 was chosen because the customer wanted a unique colour with a satin finish.

• Case study | SIGMACOVER 850 | Padma bridge, Bangladesh

  Padma bridge, Bangladesh

  Our systems enabled us to save project time in order to meet the customer’s tight deadline. The customer benefited from increased efficiency during application despite the structure’s complexity. Our proposal incorporated systems for both the girdle interior and exterior.

• Case study | PSX 700

  Missouri River Bridge, USA

  PPG ensured cost efficiency on a high profile project with excellent gloss retention and abrasion resistance systems. Saffo Contractors were looking for ways to expedite the schedule and still deliver a quality job and knew PPG would have the right solutions. The contractors were particularly impressed with the level of technical support they received at every stage of the project.

• Case study | AMERLOCK 2

  Rail box car project, USA

  PPG provided outstanding weather and corrosion resistance to restore the historical 1943 Caboose with AMERLOCK^® 2's fast drying self-priming action, along with AMERCOAT^® 450H. The town were looking for a longer life coating system and were introduced to this epoxy/polyurethane combination. These products saved the town time and cost and offered an extended life on their historic piece.

• Case study | NOVAGUARD 840

  Poquonock water pollution control facility, USA

  PPG's Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas System was used to protect Poquonock Water Pollution Control Facility. The PPG system was used to coat underground bare concrete influent channels that were very rough and had been exposed to H2S gas for some time. The solution was a combination of AMERLOCK^® Sealer, AMERCOAT^® 100A and NOVAGUARD^® 840. This job was completed within a week and the channels were back in service in a reasonable amount of time.

• Case study | NOVAGUARD 890 LT | Storage tank, Total Refinery Antwerp, Belgium

  Storage tank, Total Refinery Antwerp, Belgium

  The challenge for this project was to provide long lasting corrosion protection for the internal shell of tank 441 in harsh outdoor winter conditions. The solution was PPG NOVAGUARD^™ 890LT, a single-feed, chemical- and abrasion-resistant tank lining that cures at temperatures as low as -10^°C. This fully cured, high-quality system was applied efficiently in harsh winter temperatures and will continue to provide long-lasting corrosion protection.

• Case study | NOVAGUARD 890 LT | Storage tank, Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp, Belgium

  Storage tank, Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp, Belgium

  This client needed a high-quality lining system that could withstand challenging temperature conditions during winter. PPG NOVAGUARD^™ 890LT was selected because it is easily applied and is a low-temperature cure tank lining system. Its ability to handle very low curing temperatures eliminated the risk of improper curing and ensured the highest quality in harsh conditions.

• Case study | PSX 700, AMERCOAT 68 HS | Raiders Stadium Las Vegas, USA

  Raiders Stadium Las Vegas, USA

  Allegiant Stadium is a global events destination with a distinctive black and silver exterior and spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip. PPG had to match these key colors and ensure this stadium reflected the visually stunning aesthetic that would be expected of a Las Vegas destination. This project required a tight adherence to deadlines, so coatings that would be easy to apply with long-lasting protection were necessary.

• Case study | PSX 805

  Botanical Garden, USA

  Hillsdale Fabricators needed a coating with fast throughput, excellent durability, and outstanding aesthetics, which they found in PPG AMERCOAT® 68HS and PPG PSX 805. This easy to apply, two-coat system has a quicker dry time and faster throughput than the previous coating system, allowing Hillsdale Fabricators to complete a faster production schedule.

• Case study | SANISHIELD 3000 | Hiland Dairy, USA

  Hiland Dairy, USA

  Hiland Dairy has been a fixture in the Midwest for over 80 years, providing a full array of dairy products to customers in 7 different states. Hiland operates 17 processing plants and 51 distribution centers across the region, from Nebraska to Texas.

• Case study | PPG STEELGUARD | LG battery plant, Poland

  LG battery plant, Poland

  LG Chem electric vehicle battery plant in Poland required a cellulosic passive fire protection (PFP) coating solution for a huge factory. After extensive consultation with all parties involved in the project, the PPG STEELGUARD 651 cellulosic waterborne PFP coating was recommended.

• Case study | PSX 700

  Foxwoods Casino water sphere, USA

  Located in southeastern Connecticut, the Foxwoods Casino Water Sphere is a source of drinking water and community price for its owner, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Over time, the harsh New England climate had taken a toll on this landmark. Its 6,000 square feet of interior and exterior surface had deteriorated badly. Everything needed to be repainted, including the Nation's logo on its side.

• Case Study | SANISHIELD 5000 | Mt. Olive Pickle Company, USA

  Mt. Olive Pickle Company, USA

  Because the PPG SANISHIELD 3000/5000 polyurea protective coating system is engineered to prevent issues like peeling paint, flaking rust, and blistering on porous substrates, the Mt. Olive Pickle Company (billed as the best-selling brand of pickles, peppers and relishes in the U.S.) can operate with greater confidence in a long-term solution designed to reduce the future frequency and cost of maintenance and repairs.

• Case study | SIGMADUR 550, SIGMASHIELD 880 | New Sealock, Terneuzen

  New Sealock, Terneuzen

  The Flemish-Dutch Scheldt Commission and the contractor company Sassevaart needed to provide highly robust coating systems for several parts (lock gates and bridges) of a new lock project constructed in a Chinese yard and managed from the Benelux. The color requirements, particularly color stability, during the entire project were very demanding.