PPG Provides High-Performing Coatings for National Hockey League Goal Posts

October 4, 2017

PPG ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection powder coating resists chipping in
cold environments


PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE: PPG), the Official Paint of the National Hockey League
(NHL®), today announced it is offering industrial coatings that may be
used on NHL goal posts. Based on the company’s proprietary powder
coating technology, PPG ENVIROCRON® Extreme Protection provides
outstanding cold chip resistance for the most challenging automotive
underbody end-uses. Now, the same technology can be used to protect
hockey goals of the NHL.

“After extensive testing, PPG is proud to provide the high-performing
coatings for this challenging application,” said Shelley Verdun, PPG
product manager, Industrial Coatings. “From pucks to skate blades, we
know that the red paint on NHL goal posts takes a beating. The Envirocron
Extreme Protection powder coating system, with its proprietary chip
resistant technology in cold environments, will prevent chips, reduce
scuffs and reduce maintenance time.”

The benefits of Envirocron Extreme Protection powder coatings
include:

  • Exceptional application transfer efficiency, allowing for easy
    application;
  • Consistent film builds on goal post surfaces and a wide application
    window for ease of use;
  • Improved chip mitigation that extends the life of the coated goal
    posts and lowers maintenance costs at arena facilities;
  • Color matching capabilities to NHL-approved colors; and
  • Extreme impact and chip resistance at temperatures as low as minus 30
    F.

“The NHL and PPG share a commitment to innovation in all realms of the
game,” said Brian Jennings, NHL executive vice president and chief
branding officer. “Envirocron Extreme Protection powder
coatings will help to reduce maintenance needs. We will look to include
NHL goal frames with this product in our event properties for the coming
season and will continue to explore organic ways that PPG products can
be integrated into the fabric of our game and throughout NHL arenas.”

PPG announced its exclusive paint partnership with the NHL® earlier this
year that made PPG paint brands the Official Paint of the NHL in the
U.S. and Canada. The company’s paint products and coatings have a
prominent presence throughout professional hockey, protecting and
beautifying hockey arenas from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh and across
Canada.

To learn more about PPG’s industrial coatings, visit 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 materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130
years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’
biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path
forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in
more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $14.3 billion in 2016.
We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and
transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.

ABOUT THE NHL

The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, is celebrating its
Centennial anniversary in 2017. The yearlong celebration pays tribute to
100 years of NHL hockey by honoring the past, commemorating the present,
and celebrating its future. In March 2017, the League also celebrated
125 years of the most revered trophy in professional sports – the
Stanley Cup®. Comprised of 31 Member Clubs, the NHL is represented by
players from more than 20 countries across team rosters. Each year, the
NHL entertains hundreds of millions of fans around the world. The League
broadcasts games in more than 160 countries and territories through its
rightsholders including NBC/NBCSN in the U.S., Sportsnet and TVA in
Canada, and Viasat in the Nordic Region. The NHL reaches fans worldwide
with games available online in every country including via its live and
on-demand streaming service NHL.TV™. Fans are engaged across the
League’s digital assets on mobile devices via the free NHL® App; across
nine social media platforms; on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™, and on
NHL.com, available in eight languages and featuring an enhanced
statistics platform powered by SAP, providing the definitive destination
for hockey analytics. The NHL is committed to giving back to the
community through programs including: Hockey is for Everyone™ which
supports nonprofit youth hockey organizations across North America;
Hockey Fights Cancer™ which raises money and awareness for hockey’s most
important fight; NHL Green™ which is committed to the pursuit of
sustainable business practices; and a partnership with the You Can Play
Project, which is committed to supporting the LGBT community and
fighting homophobia in sports. For more information, visit NHL.com.

We protect and beautify the world is a trademark and Envirocron
and the PPG Logo are registered trademarks of PPG Industries
Ohio, Inc.
NHL, and the NHL Shield are registered
trademarks of the National Hockey League. © NHL 2017. All Rights
Reserved.

Contacts

PPG Media Contact:
Mark Silvey, +1 412-434-3046
Corporate
Communications
[email protected]
www.ppg.com

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