Certified, Authorized, Approved Applicators

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To ensure the highest quality application of our coil and extrusion coatings, PPG works with applicators to operate in accordance with PPG specifications and recommendations.

Contact PPGMetalCoatings@ppg.com to find out more.

PPG Approved Coil Applicators

Approved coil coaters use the required equipment and facilities to apply PPG liquid coatings in accordance with PPG's specifications and recommendations. However, the coil coaters should be contacted directly regarding the maximum work size, pricing and delivery of coated aluminum and steel products.  Contact PPGMetalCoatings@ppg.com for a full list of approved coil coaters.

PPG Certified, Approved and Authorized Extrusion Applicators

PPG Industries has three tiers of approved applicators in the aluminum extrusion liquid and powder spray applied market to ensure compliance with applicator parameters, cure schedule and other quality control standards.

PPG Certified Applicators Program™ Members

The Certified Applicator Program (CAP) encompasses an elite group of extrusion coating applicators whose facilities and processes are quality-audited to help achieve color consistency and deliver the highest level of product quality, color harmony, customer service and technical expertise.  The following are requirements for membership in the CAP program.

  • FGIA/AAMA 2605 testing – Bi-annual
  • Enhanced warranties
  • Highest level of technical service
  • Priority color matching
  • Project assistance
  • Annual line audits

PPG Approved Extrusion Applicators

Approved extrusion applicators have demonstrated they have the required equipment and facilities to apply PPG liquid and powder coatings in accordance with PPG's recommendations. It is recommended that no applicator or product line decision be made without obtaining an applicator prepared, production line sample. The following are requirements for participation as a PPG Approved applicator.

  • FGIA/AAMA 2605 testing – New customers or line changes
  • Routine technical service

PPG Authorized Extrusion Applicators

The following are requirements for participation as a PPG Approved applicator.

  • Initial FGIA/AAMA testing
  • Routine technical service