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Honouring the ‘Heroes of Chemistry’


A team of PPG automotive OEM coatings scientists have been singled out for the prestigious 2019 ‘Heroes of Chemistry’ award for the discovery and development of the innovative B1:B2™ Compact Paint System. Issued by the American Chemical Society, the awards aim to honour the role industrial chemical scientists and their companies play in improving human welfare through commercial innovations and products.
 
PPG’s B1:B2 Compact Paint System lets OEM customers reduce the number of steps necessary to paint a vehicle by eliminating the primer layer, while also removing the need for a dedicated primer booth and all related processing. In basic terms, the B1 layer provides primer, filling, chip resistance and durability protection, while the B2 layer provides colour and additional durability. Both layers are applied Wet-On-Wet and do not require a baking or heated drying process in between. As a result, the B1:B2 Compact Paint System generates substantial savings for vehicle manufacturers, in terms of both capital outlay and operating costs, by requiring a smaller paint shop footprint, reducing energy consumption and increasing overall process efficiency.
 
“Our incredibly talented scientists are at the heart of our product innovations and offerings,” said Rebecca Liebert, PPG Senior Vice President Automotive Coatings. “As a result of their dedication and commitment, we are able to help our customers reduce costs and increase productivity with the B1:B2 Compact Paint System.”