PPG earns 2024 Altair Enlighten Award for sustainable electrocoat technology

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PPG (NYSE: PPG) has been awarded the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award for its ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC 200X electrocoat technology. The award, presented by Altair Engineering, recognizes sustainability and lightweighting advancements in the automotive industry. PPG and Toyota North America were named runners-up in the Sustainable Process category for implementing this technology at Toyota's plant in Canada.

The EPIC 200X electrocoat, applied at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada North Plant in Cambridge, Ontario, offers enhanced corrosion protection while significantly reducing environmental impact. Key benefits include:

• Reduction of 3,500 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually
• 0.6 kg less product applied per vehicle
• 5.6 million kWh energy savings per year
• 1.8 million gallons of water saved annually

This recognition follows PPG's recent American Chemistry Council (ACC) 2024 Sustainability Leadership Award for its ENVIRO-PRIME EPIC 300 electrocoat, which cures at lower temperatures, further reducing greenhouse gas emissions in automotive manufacturing.

PPG ENVIRO-PRIME EPIC 200X coating recognized for benefits at Toyota facility

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has received a 2024 Altair Enlighten Award from IT firm Altair Engineering, which honors sustainability and lightweighting advancements in the automotive industry. PPG and Toyota North America earned the runner-up award in the Sustainable Process category for the use of PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC 200X electrocoat at Toyota’s automotive manufacturing plant in Canada.

PPG received a 2024 Altair Enlighten Award for its ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC 200X electrocoat technology, which provided sustainability benefits at a Toyota North America plant in Canada. (Photo: Business Wire)

PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC 200X electrocoat was implemented at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada North Plant in Cambridge, Ontario in 2023. The technology enhances corrosion protection for automotive bodies while significantly reducing environmental impact through lower material usage and energy requirements. At the Toyota facility, the product and application process enables a total reduction of 3,500 metric tons of CO₂ emissions per year. The amount of applied product is reduced by 0.6 kg per vehicle, while the application process saves 5.6 million kWh of energy and 1.8 million gallons of water per year.

“PPG’s focus on sustainability helps automakers and Tier suppliers reduce their environmental impact in the midst of ever-increasing corporate targets and regulatory requirements,” said Andrew Carroll, PPG vice president, Americas, Automotive OEM Coatings. “We collaborate closely with customers such as Toyota to ensure our products meet their performance expectations while delivering real-world sustainability and productivity advantages. We thank Altair for recognizing the environmental impact improvements delivered by PPG and Toyota.”

In May, PPG also earned an American Chemistry Council (ACC) 2024 Sustainability Leadership Award, which recognizes exemplary products, technologies and initiatives that help advance sustainability. PPG received the award in the Product Safety, Innovation and Transparency category for its PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC 300 electrocoat, which cures at lower temperatures than previous electrocoat technologies, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coatings application in the automotive original equipment manufacturing process.

About Altair

Altair is a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair enables organizations across all industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a greener, more sustainable future. For more information, visit https://www.altair.com/.

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At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials 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 operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $18.2 billion in 2023. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.

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FAQ

What award did PPG receive for its ENVIRO-PRIME EPIC 200X electrocoat?

PPG received the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award, which recognizes sustainability and lightweighting advancements in the automotive industry.

How much CO2 emissions are reduced annually using PPG's ENVIRO-PRIME EPIC 200X at Toyota's Canada plant?

The implementation of PPG's ENVIRO-PRIME EPIC 200X electrocoat at Toyota's Canada plant enables a total reduction of 3,500 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year.

What are the environmental benefits of PPG's ENVIRO-PRIME EPIC 200X electrocoat at Toyota's facility?

The benefits include reducing applied product by 0.6 kg per vehicle, saving 5.6 million kWh of energy and 1.8 million gallons of water annually, while also reducing CO2 emissions.

Where was PPG's ENVIRO-PRIME EPIC 200X electrocoat technology implemented?

The technology was implemented at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada North Plant in Cambridge, Ontario in 2023.

What other recent sustainability award has PPG (NYSE: PPG) received?

PPG also earned an American Chemistry Council (ACC) 2024 Sustainability Leadership Award for its PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC 300 electrocoat, which cures at lower temperatures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.