PITTSBURGH,Oct.9,2012–PPG Industries(NYSE:PPG)announced that CLARVISTA(R)glass,a highly transparent and exceptionally durable shower door glass by PPG,was named by editors of Professional Builder and Professional Remodelermagazines as one of the 101 best new products of 2012.
The honor,announced in the August issues of both magazines,recognizes the"most innovative new materials,finishes and systems geared toward the residential construction market"across 16 categories,such as windows,doors,home technology,kitchen and bath,and siding.
Clarvista glass for shower doors and bath and shower enclosures is made with a proprietary PPG coating that seals the glass surface,enabling it–with regular maintenance–to look newer longer than other shower glass products.The coating helps the glass resist corrosion caused by heat,humidity,soap and household cleaning products.
Clarvista shower glass is available with conventional clear glass or STARPHIRE(R)ultra-clear glass by PPG.When combined withStarphire glass,Clarvista glass produces a highly transparent shower glass,making it ideal for upscale homes,resorts and commercial spas.
CLARVISTA(R)glass by PPG Industries was named by editors of Professional
Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines as one of the 101 best new products of 2012.The highly transparent and durable glass for shower doors and enclosures is made with a proprietary PPG coating that seals the glass surface,enabling it to resist corrosion caused by heat,humidity,soap and household cleaning products.Clarvista glass is available with conventional clear glass or STARPHIRE(R)ultra-clear glass by PPG.When combined with Starphire glass,Clarvista glass produces a highly transparent shower glass,making it ideal for upscale homes,resorts and commercial spas.
PPG:BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)
PPG Industries'vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company.Through leadership in innovation,sustainability and color,PPG helps customers in industrial,transportation,consumer products,and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.Founded in 1883,PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more than 60 countries around the world.Sales in 2011 were$14.9 billion.PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange(symbol:PPG).
