PPG Launches ENVIROCRON® Extreme Protection Edge Plus Powder Coating, Setting New Benchmark in Corrosion Resistance and Finish Quality
PPG (NYSE:PPG), a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, today announced the launch of PPG ENVIROCRON® Extreme Protection Edge Plus, a patent-pending, one-coat powder coating designed to redefine edge-protection technology across industrial applications. This latest innovation builds upon the success of PPG’s first-generation high-edge powder coating, enhancing corrosion resistance, finish quality, and application efficiency for a wide range of demanding environments.
Advancing Edge-Protection Technology
Edge protection has long been a challenge for powder coating systems, particularly on sharp edges, angles, and recessed areas of metal components. These features are commonly found in heavy-duty equipment, HVAC units, electrical enclosures, and general industrial machinery. Standard coatings often struggle to achieve complete coverage in these areas, leaving surfaces vulnerable to corrosion and premature wear.
PPG ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus addresses these challenges through a refined formulation that minimizes powder retraction and shrinkage during curing. This improvement ensures a more consistent, complete coverage on all edges and angles while producing a smoother surface finish. As a result, coated edges are safe to handle immediately after application, eliminating the need for secondary mechanical treatments such as edge rounding or blasting.
Performance That Exceeds Expectations
Testing conducted by PPG demonstrates that the new ENVIROCRON coating outperforms both current one-coat and two-coat powder systems in terms of coverage and finish quality. Unlike conventional high-edge solutions, which often produce an undesirable orange-peel texture, ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus offers a visibly smoother, more uniform finish, even on complex metal geometries.
The one-coat system is not only economically efficient, reducing material usage and labor costs, but it also sets a new standard for first-pass transfer efficiency. This means that more coating material adheres to the surface on the first application, minimizing waste and improving environmental sustainability.
Innovation Driven by Customer Needs
Marizeth Carvalho, PPG Global Powder Platform Lead and General Manager Latin America South for Industrial Coatings, emphasized the company’s commitment to continuous innovation:
Since launching our first-generation high-edge powder in 2019, our scientists have continued to refine the formulation to optimize corrosion performance and elevate the appearance of the finish. This innovation illustrates our commitment to helping our partners solve their toughest coatings challenges and improve the durability and longevity of their products.
The ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus formulation was developed with both performance and aesthetics in mind. Its smooth finish ensures safer handling while also enhancing the visual quality of the coated part. This combination of technical reliability and aesthetic appeal makes it suitable for industries where both functionality and appearance are critical.
Versatility Across Applications
PPG’s new powder coating is compatible with both manual and automated application systems, providing flexibility for a wide range of manufacturing environments. It is also available in a broad spectrum of colors, including standard shades, custom-matched tones, micas, and metallics, enabling designers and engineers to meet specific aesthetic requirements without compromising performance.
The coating is particularly well-suited for components with complex metal features such as louvers, blades, and laser-cut parts, which are notoriously difficult to coat evenly using traditional methods. By ensuring complete coverage and superior edge protection in a single coat, ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus can extend product life, reduce maintenance requirements, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Setting a New Benchmark in Corrosion Protection
Corrosion is one of the most significant challenges facing industrial and outdoor equipment. Even minor imperfections in coating coverage on edges and recesses can result in accelerated material degradation. PPG’s latest formulation addresses these vulnerabilities, providing exceptional resistance to harsh environmental conditions. This is particularly critical for industries such as construction, transportation, and heavy machinery, where equipment reliability and longevity are directly tied to operational safety and cost efficiency.
Moreover, the smoother finish achieved by the ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus system enhances safety by producing edges that are comfortable to handle, reducing the risk of cuts or abrasions during assembly, transportation, or maintenance. The elimination of additional mechanical edge treatment not only reduces labor costs but also shortens production cycles, providing a competitive advantage to manufacturers.
Environmental and Economic Benefits
The one-coat system of ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus provides significant environmental and economic benefits. By minimizing wasted material through higher first-pass transfer efficiency, manufacturers can reduce raw material consumption and lower operational costs. Additionally, the powder coating process is inherently more environmentally friendly than traditional liquid coatings, as it produces minimal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and overspray can often be recycled.
Commitment to Industrial Innovation
PPG’s dedication to industrial innovation is evident in the development of the ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus system. The company continues to focus on solving complex challenges faced by manufacturers while pushing the boundaries of coating technology. By integrating customer feedback, laboratory research, and real-world testing, PPG ensures that each product delivers reliable performance, improved aesthetics, and operational efficiency.
Global Reach and Support
As a global coatings leader with operations in more than 70 countries, PPG brings extensive expertise and technical support to its customers. The company’s industrial coatings division collaborates closely with manufacturers to provide tailored solutions for specific applications, whether in construction, transportation, HVAC, electrical equipment, or general industrial machinery. ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus exemplifies PPG’s commitment to providing high-quality, sustainable, and durable coating solutions that meet the evolving needs of its global customer base.
About PPG
Founded more than 140 years ago, PPG has established a reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in paints, coatings, and specialty materials. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, the company reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024 and serves customers across construction, consumer products, industrial, and transportation markets, as well as aftermarket segments. PPG is dedicated to protecting and beautifying the world by delivering coatings that enhance product longevity, performance, and appearance.
Through continuous research and development, PPG addresses its customers’ most challenging coating needs, ensuring they have access to innovative solutions that improve durability, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus reflects this commitment, offering manufacturers a reliable, high-performance powder coating solution for the toughest industrial applications.
PPG ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus represents a significant step forward in powder coating technology, providing one-coat, high-performance edge protection with improved finish quality and corrosion resistance. By addressing the challenges of coating sharp edges, angles, and recessed areas, this innovation enhances both operational efficiency and aesthetic appeal, while reducing material waste and labor costs.
For manufacturers seeking to improve the durability, safety, and appearance of their products, PPG’s new powder coating system delivers unmatched performance, versatility, and reliability, setting a new standard in industrial coatings.
