PPG wins 2026 Ringier award for low-temperature cure e-coat
Last update on Jul 2, 2026
PPG announced that its PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC low-temperature cure electro-coat (e-coat) primer was named “Innovative Coating of the Year” at the 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Awards, held recently in Minhang, Shanghai. The awards recognize advancements in the coatings industry that drive progress in performance, sustainability and application efficiency.
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Delivers corrosion protection and improved environmental performance
PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC e-coat delivers corrosion protection, process efficiency and improved environmental performance for automotive and industrial applications. Its lower curing temperatures help reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions while maintaining strong durability and finish quality. It offers a broad operating window and flexibility across substrates and processes, allowing manufacturers to improve productivity, reduce resource use and support more efficient, low-carbon manufacturing.
“The award recognizes the performance, sustainability and energy efficiency of PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC e-coat and its ability to help customers address evolving manufacturing needs while supporting environmental goals,” said Becky Liu, PPG regional strategic marketing manager, Specialty Products & Services (SPS), Automotive OEM Coatings. “Our goal is to deliver coatings that are not only high-performing, but also sustainably advantaged and future-ready.”
Liu presented an overview of PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC e-coat at the Ringier event, highlighting its technical innovation, market relevance, product design and practical applications. The presentation generated strong engagement from attendees, underscoring the growing importance of low-temperature curing, sustainably advantaged coating technologies in the automotive and industrial sectors.