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The annual awards, which recognize products and technologies that advance the coatings industry through innovation and practical application, were presented during the recent China Coatings & Ink Summit & Expo in Shanghai.
July 16, 2026
By: KERRY PIANOFORTE
Editor, Coatings World
PPG announced that PPG excimer ultraviolet (UV) matte-finish coatings for consumer electronics have been recognized with the 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Award in the Coatings Industry category. The annual awards, which recognize products and technologies that advance the coatings industry through innovation and practical application, were presented during the recent China Coatings & Ink Summit & Expo in Shanghai.
Excimer coatings are cured using specialized excimer (excited dimer) UV light that forms an ultra-matte, soft, skin-like texture. PPG excimer UV coatings are available in both waterborne or solventborne formulations and are engineered for both metal and plastic devices including notebook computers, keyboards, mobile phones, wearable devices and smart home products. They cure significantly faster than conventional technologies, providing manufacturers with flexibility to meet a range of different production and application requirements.
“Consumer electronics brands are seeking finishes that combine premium aesthetics with reliable performance,” said Sun Hongyi, PPG general manager, global consumer products, Industrial Coatings. “Our excimer UV coating technology helps customers achieve distinctive ultramatte surfaces with a refined soft-touch feel, while supporting durability and manufacturing flexibility. This award recognizes the innovation behind the technology and our commitment to helping customers bring differentiated products to market.”
In addition to their unique surface feel, PPG excimer UV coatings provide excellent resistance to fingerprints and smudges, have high durability against scratches, abrasion and wear, and good color stability with improved resistance to yellowing.
Backed by PPG’s global color expertise, technical support and application development capabilities, they help customers accelerate product development while meeting demanding design and performance requirements and have been qualified by leading consumer electronics manufacturers.
PPG is an industry leader in ultraviolet and electron-beam curable coatings that cure in seconds with significantly less energy than conventional thermal-curing processes. For more information, visit PPG Excimer Coatings.
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