Highlighting expertise, innovations for automotive, industrial suppliers
PITTSBURGH, March 31, 2026 – PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it will
showcase its latest advancements in pretreatment and electrocoat technologies
for the automotive and industrial coatings sectors at the ECOAT 26 Conference,
held April 7-9 at the Omni Orlando Resort in ChampionsGate, Fla.
PPG, a pioneer in electrocoat, will feature its premier portfolio—including
PPG POWERCRON®, PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC and PPG FRAMECOAT™ electrocoat
technologies—alongside digital service tools like the PPG AIM AUTOMATE™ paint
shop performance software. Furthermore, PPG will showcase its Coatings
Services, the industry's most comprehensive range of application services,
technologies, and
value-enhanced services
delivered by expert professionals.
These innovations are engineered to reduce environmental impact while
simultaneously lowering operational costs by increasing production speed and
efficiency. By minimizing chemical waste, lowering curing temperatures, and
offering digital tools that ensure precision on corrections and rework, PPG
helps customers meet sustainability goals.
Jordan Talmadge, PPG global market director, Automotive OEM Coatings, will
deliver the keynote address on April 9, entitled “Navigating Change:
Coatings Industry Transformation from Past Lessons to Future Strategy.” The
session will explore macro trends, including AI-driven innovation and
digital transformation, the global push for sustainability, and how to
thrive in a volatile market.
“Our legacy in electrocoat gives us a unique perspective on where the market
is headed,” said Talmadge. “At ECOAT 26, we’re showing that the intersection
of digital tools such as PPG AIM Automate and sustainable chemistry isn’t just
a concept, it’s how our customers will win in an increasingly complex market.
Our goal is to provide the clarity needed to manage market shifts with
strategies that prioritize both operational efficiency and environmental
responsibility.”
On the evening of April 8, PPG will host an interactive experience for
attendees to demonstrate how PPG’s latest innovations help customers reduce
costs, elevate product performance and drive productivity.
ECOAT is a biennial event dedicated to electrocoating education and
networking. To learn more, visit
www.ecoat.events.
For more information on PPG’s electrocoat offerings, visit
www.ppgautocoatings.com
and
www.ppgindustrialcoatings.com.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®
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.
AIM Automat and, Framecoat are trademarks and Enviro-prime, Powercron, the
PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of
PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
PPG Media Contact:
Camila Gazotto
Automotive
OEM Coatings
+34 669 160 431
camila.gazotto@ppg.com
www.ppg.com