PPG’s Enviro-Prime® EPIC Low Cure Sustainable Ecoat Technology received the “Innovative Coatings of the Year”
award at the 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Awards.
PITTSBURGH, June 25, 2026 – PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its
PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC low-temperature cure electro-coat (e-coat) primer was named
“Innovative Coating of the Year” at the 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Awards, held recently in
Minhang, Shanghai. The awards recognize advancements in the coatings industry that drive progress in performance,
sustainability and application efficiency.
PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC e-coat delivers corrosion protection, process efficiency and improved
environmental performance for automotive and industrial applications. Its lower curing temperatures help reduce
energy consumption and CO₂ emissions while maintaining strong durability and finish quality. It offers a broad
operating window and flexibility across substrates and processes, allowing manufacturers to improve productivity,
reduce resource use and support more efficient, low-carbon manufacturing.
“The award recognizes the performance, sustainability and energy efficiency of
PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC e-coat and its ability to help customers address evolving manufacturing
needs while supporting environmental goals,” said Becky Liu, PPG regional strategic marketing manager,
Specialty Products & Services (SPS), Automotive OEM Coatings. “Our goal is to deliver coatings that are
not only high-performing, but also sustainably advantaged and future-ready.”
Liu presented an overview of PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC e-coat at the Ringier event, highlighting its
technical innovation, market relevance, product design and practical applications. The presentation generated strong
engagement from attendees, underscoring the growing importance of low-temperature curing, sustainably advantaged
coating technologies in the automotive and industrial sectors.
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At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty products 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 market
and sell in more than 50 countries and reported net sales of $15.9 billion in 2025. We serve customers in
construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more,
visit www.ppg.com.
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PPG Media Contact:
Rachel Delaurier
Automotive Coatings
+1 248 979 5085
delaurier@ppg.com
www.ppg.com